SDE: School Nutrition Information

School Nutrition Information

 
The State Department of Education (SDE) supports nutrition programs in a wide variety of settings through the administration of federal grants provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Funds and regulations related to these programs are administered in collaboration with the Northeast Regional Office of the USDA in Boston. Eligible institutions enter into written agreements with SDE to operate local programs which provide for the nutritional needs of those in their care.
 
NSLP National School Lunch Program
SBP School Breakfast Program
SMP Special Milk Program
SSFP Seamless Summer Food Service
 
 
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Guidance for Programs on H1N1
*Important Procedures Regarding Online User IDs, Passwords and Access [PDF]
 
Operational Memoranda
Important H1N1 Information and School Child Nutrition Programs:
 
Civil Rights and School Nutrition Programs [PDF] [PowerPoint]

Action Guide for School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies 

 
CT Grown for CT Kids Week, October 11-17, 2009 Brochure [PDF]
Governor's Proclamation [PDF]
 
Uncas School in Norwich, CT celebrates CT Grown for CT Kids Week. Students are pictured with Jean Palazzi from Palazzi Orchard in Dayville, CT.
 
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The Connecticut Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program-FFVP

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Handbook for Schools [PDF]
List of Participating Schools '08-'09 [PDF]
 

FFVP 2009-2010 Grant
Commissioner's Letter [PDF]
FFVP Grant Application [PDF] [DOC]
FFVP Ratings Form [PDF] [DOC]
FFVP Eligible List of Schools [PDF]

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  More Matters 

{farm_to_schoollogo_2.gif}      CT Farm to School Program 

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USDA Farm to School Guidance
5 A Day the Color Way
USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Resource Guide
  Dole 5 A day
USDA Resource CAFÉ 
Agriculture in the Classroom
Children's Gardening 
Web sites for kids:
Fresh for Kids
Food Guide Pyramid
Kids World - Nutrition

Updated 10/09: Sponsors of Connecticut's NSLP and SBP Programs 

  • Public Sponsors  [PDF]
  • Private Sponsors  [PDF]
  • RCCI Sponsors  [PDF]
Area Eligible and Non-Area Eligible School Listings
  • Area Eligible Schools [PDF]- This list represents schools that have 50% or more of the children eligible for free and reduced price meals. Percentages are calculated annually by Child Nutrition Programs and are based on October data from the previous school year. As Area Eligible schools, these sites are also used in determining if other sites (located in the attendance area of an Area Eligible School) are eligible to participate in the Summer Food Service Program, Seamless Summer Food Program and the After School Snack Program.
  • Non-Area Eligible Schools [PDF]- This list represents schools that are area eligible (they have 50% or more of the children eligible for free and reduced price meals); however, they can not be used in determining if other sites participate as area eligible sites under the Summer Food Service Program, Seamless Summer Food Program and the After School Snack Program. As with Area Eligible Schools, percentages are calculated annually by the Child Nutrition Programs and are based on October data from the previous school year.
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New England Dairy & Food Council Announces the 3-A-Day of Dairy Nutrition Education Grant Program

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Links/Resources 

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  • The Dietary Guidelines for Americans - Facts Sheets for Healthier School Meals
  • NFSMI USDA Recipes for Child Nutrition
  • US Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food Nutrition Services
  • Food Safety and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) USDA Guidance
  • School Nutrition Association
  • School Nutrition Association of Connecticut (SNACT)
  • Connecticut Department of Health Food Protection Program - Qualified Food Operator Exam/Course Schedule 

    Other Important Memoranda and Letters 2005-2006 

    Contact   

    Teri Dandeneau at: teri.dandeneau@ct.gov or (860) 807-2079
    Robert Zwack at: robert.zwack@ct.gov or (860) 807-2081
    Jackie Schipke at: jackie.schipke@ct.gov or (860) 807-2123
    Fionnuala Brown at: fionnuala.brown@ct.gov or (860) 807-2048

    Connecticut State Department of Education
    Bureau of Health, Nutrition, Family Services and Adult Education
    25 Industrial Park Road, Middletown, CT 06457
    Telephone: (860) 807-2050
    Fax (860) 807-2127

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