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Stay current with the latest news in Child Nutrition, meet other professionals in the field, and learn new skills at conferences and seminars around the country!
January 2009
Child Nutrition Industry Conference
January 18-20, 2009: New Orleans, Louisiana
The Child Nutrition Industry Conference is a gathering of operators and industry representatives geared to synthesize new strategies and solutions to problems in child nutrition.
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February 2009
Healthy Cuisine for Kids
National Food Service Management Institute.
February 24 - 27, 2009: St. Helena, California
The purpose of the 3 day Healthy Cuisine for Kids Seminar is to offer a training opportunity for school nutrition professionals to participate in a hands-on culinary experience. The training supports the key messages from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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March 2009
Healthy Cuisine for Kids
National Food Service Management Institute.
March 17 - 20, 2009: Oxford, Mississippi
The purpose of the 3 day Healthy Cuisine for Kids Seminar is to offer a training opportunity for school nutrition professionals to participate in a hands-on culinary experience. The training supports the key messages from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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National Farm to Cafeteria Conference
Community Food Security Coalition.
March 19-21, 2009: Portland, Oregon
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American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance
March 31 - April 4, 2009: Tampa, Florida
AAHPERD is an alliance of five national associations, six district associations, and a research consortium which support healthy lifestyles through high quality programs.
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April 2009
National AfterSchool Association Conference
April 2-4, 2009: New Orleans, Louisiana
The goal of Afterschool programs is to help teach healthy nutrition practices and reduce childhood obesity in America. The National Afterschool Association hosts a conference to further this goal.
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National Head Start Association Training Conference
April 27 - May 2, 2009: Orlando, Florida
Dozens of workshops and ten special tracks each year make the National Head Start Association’s annual conference an exceptional resource for early caregivers and educators.
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National School Boards Association
April 4 - 7, 2009: San Diego, California
The NSBA Annual Conference & Exposition is the largest national gathering of elected officials and offers an impressive collection of professional development opportunites for school board members and other education leaders. The Conference offers great opportunities to improve leadership skills and learn what is happening in public education--especially those success stories--throughout the country.
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May 2009
National Smart Start Conference
May 5-8, 2009: Greensboro, North Carolina
The National Smart Start Conference focuses on developing a network of care to foster growth and development, ensuring that young children start school with optimum health and preparation.
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June 2009
Social Marketing in Public Health
University of South Florida.
June 17-20, 2009: Clearwater Beach, Florida
This program is a carefully crafted selection of courses offered in an intensive five-day format. It is organized specifically for motivated students and busy professionals to acquire skills in an intense, exciting and highly interactive format with some of social marketing’s leading professionals and instructors.
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American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
June 25-20, 2009: Knoxville, Tennessee
AAFCS strives to improve the quality and standards of individual and family life by providing educational programs, influencing public policy and through communication.
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National Association of School Nurses
June 25-June 28, 2009: Boston, Massachusetts
Sessions by experts from school health arenas focus on developing resources, promoting self-care, and collaborating with the school and community. The National Association of School Nurses Conference is for school health leaders.
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July 2009
American Culinary Federation National Convention
July 11-14, 2009: Orlando, Florida
It is the goal of the American Culinary Foundation to make a positive impact on culinary professionals through education, apprenticeship, and certification.
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National Association for Family Child Care
July 25-27, 2009: Baltimore, Maryland
Experts in family child care will present information and strategies to improve the quality of the field, including NAFCC accreditation and ALI/PDI sessions. Will also feature national keynote speakers addressing state-of-the-art early childhood education practices.
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Society for Nutrition Education
July 11-15, 2009: New Orleans, Louisiana
SNE represents the unique professional interests of nutrition educators in the United States and worldwide.
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School Nutrition Association
June 29-July 2, 2009: Las Vegas, Nevada
The School Nutrition Association is a national, nonprofit professional organization. Their goal is to further the ability of its members to provide high-quality, low-cost meals to students across the country.
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September 2009
National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences
September 15-18, 2009: Birmingham, Alabama
The National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS) educates professionals who impact the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities.
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Child and Adult Care Food Program Sponsors Association (TSA) Annual Conference
September 20 - 22, 2009: Bellevue, Washington
This annual conference addresses hot topics in the field of child and adult nutrition. Topics include cycle menu planning, obesity issues, cost analysis, and food safety.
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October 2009
Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo
October 17-20, 2009: Denver, Colorado
American Dietetic Association.
ADA conferences and events present many professional opportunities to learn the latest in dietetics practice, network and meet colleagues.
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Child Care Food Program Roundtable
The Roundtable is dedicated to improving the well-being and health of the nation’s children. Topics of concern are access to nutritious food, enjoyable mealtimes, integration of culture and family values into healthy meals, and access to information about good nutrition.
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November 2009
National Middle School Association
November 5-7, 2009: Indianapolis, Indiana
Ongoing professional development for teachers and administrators has never been more critical. Whether you work in a K-8, 6-8, 7-9, public, private, or charter school, if your work touches the lives of young people between the ages of 10 and 15, now is the time to plan on attending the largest and most comprehensive middle level professional development event in the world!
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American Public Health Association
November 7-11, 2009: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The American Public Health Association focuses on sharing information and action plans for researchers, administrators, teachers, health service providers, and other health care workers to further their knowledge and expertise.
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National Alliance of Black School Educators
November 7-12, 2009: Orlando, Florida
The National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE) focuses on furthering the academic success of the nation’s children—particularly those of African descent.
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December 2009
Zero to Three: National Training Institute
Zero To Three focuses on supporting the healthy development and well-being of infants, toddlers, and their families. This conference is for anyone who works with those populations.
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