Forecasting Innovation: Post-Pandemic Possibilities

Student Member Price: $10.00

The COVID-19 pandemic has created lasting changes in school nutrition, accelerating innovation. School nutrition professionals are doing things in ways they could never have imagined. School districts across the country have adapted to improve their business models, operating as food hubs to better serve the community. Join this panel discussion to hear from a school nutrition dietitian, a State Agency Director and the School Nutrition Association to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on school nutrition. Hear how state agencies and districts are planning for the future and learn what new innovations you can adopt to improve community and patient health.

Planned with the School Nutrition Services DPG

CPE Level: Level 2 (intermediate knowledge/experience)
CPEU: 1.0

Performance Indicators

• 4.1.1 Demonstrates effective problem solving and professional judgment to address a need.
• 7.2.8 Develops and implements food safety and sanitation programs in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• 8.3.6 Keeps abreast of current nutrition and dietetics knowledge and trends.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the school meal trends resulting from COVID-19.
• Define innovative operational changes to enhance the school business model.
• Describe the regulatory environment to plan for the future.

Speakers

• Linette Dodson
• Meghan Martinson
• Patricia Montague