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WELCOME!
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Take Your First Step Towards Achieving the SNS Credential
February 24, 2015
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Jennifer Lewi SNA Staff Vice President
Membership, Marketing and Education
Welcome
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• Type your questions into the “Question” box at any time during the webinar
• Questions will be addressed during the webinar and at the end as time allows
Questions & Answers
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Today’s Speakers
Lynn Harvey, Ed.D., RDN, LDN, FAND, SNS SNA Incoming Vice President 2015-2016
Chief, School Nutrition Services North Carolina Department
of Public Instruction
Carol Weekly, RD, SNS SNA Nutrition Committee Chair
Director of Child Nutrition Queen Creek USD, AZ
Gay Anderson, SNS SNA Education Committee Chair
Child Nutrition Director Brandon Valley 49-2, SD
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Agenda
• Importance of the SNS Credential • Eligibility Requirements • About the Exam • Preparation Tools and Resources • About the Study Guide • Exam Tips & FAQs • Q & A
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Lynn Harvey, Ed.D., RDN, LDN, FAND, SNS
SNA Incoming Vice President 2015-2016 Chief, School Nutrition Services
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
About the SNS
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A School Nutrition Specialist (SNS)
SNS = a professional who successfully passed
the School Nutrition Specialist exam, by demonstrating the knowledge and
competencies necessary to manage school nutrition programs.
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About the SNS • Exam based on job analysis conducted by
NFSMI, 2009. • Expert panel of school nutrition professionals
identified knowledge areas for the SNS exam • Exam is reviewed regularly and updated as
needed • Next exam date July 12, 2015, Salt Lake City.
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Governing Council
• The Certificate & Credentialing Governing Council governs the program and all policies and standards related to the SNS Credential
• An autonomous arm of SNA. • Not involved in development of any
preparatory resource. • No preparatory resource endorsed by the
Governing Council
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Poll Who is on the Webinar? • School Nutrition Operators • Industry • State Agency • Other
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Why Earn the SNS?
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS ARE ON THE WAY!
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Why Earn the SNS?
• Formalizes your professional achievement • Enhances your professional image • Expands your career opportunities • Elevates pride in your profession • Establishes a foundation for professional
standards • Demonstrates your commitment to your
profession
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In addition, for State Agencies
• Helps you better understand school nutrition operations
• Enables others to identify you as an accomplished leader in school nutrition
• Helps you do a better job!
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And, for Industry • Enhances your professional image and
credibility with operators
• Demonstrates your commitment and your company’s commitment to the school nutrition segment and profession
• Helps you do a better job!
Are you eligible to take the exam? ACADEMIC
REQUIREMENT KEY AREA HOURS
REQUIREMENT WORK EXPERIENCE
REQUIREMENT OPTION 1
60 College Credits or
Associate’s Degree
30 more College Credits in any of the four Key Areas
OR
Work experience in coordinating, managing or supervising various
aspects of child nutrition programs
(1 year of work experience equals 10 college credits. )
One year work experience related to school nutrition within the past 5 years in any of the following settings: School Nutrition Program Community Nutrition Program College/University/Technical/Culinary Program SNA State/National Association Staff State/Community Agency Trainer/Consultant/Industry Staff
OPTION 2
Bachelor’s Degree or
Higher
None Same as Above
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Gay Anderson, SNS SNA Education Committee Chair
Child Nutrition Director Brandon Valley 49-2, SD
About the Exam
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About the Exam
• 200 Questions • 4 Hours to complete • Takes 3-4 months to study • Can take exam more than once (but must
pay exam fee each time)
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The 4 Key Areas Covered
• Based on SNA’s Four Key Areas in SNA’s Keys to Excellence
• Aligned with USDA’s 4 Key Areas for Professional Standards
• Aligned with competency areas identified in NFSMI job analysis
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The 4 Key Areas
- Key Area 1: Operations (40%) - Key Area 2: Nutrition, Nutrition Education&
Physical Activity (17%) - Key Area 3: Administration (36%) - Key Area 4: Marketing & Communications
(7%)
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Exam Content & Knowledge Areas
1. Facilities, Technology and Equipment Management –5 % 2. Food Production and Operations Management – 15 % 3. Procurement and Inventory Management – 5.5 % 4. Food Security, Sanitation and Safety – 14.5 %
5. Menu and Nutrition Management – 17 %
Key Area I: Operations 40%
Key Area II: Nutrition, Nutrition Education & Physical Activity 17%
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Exam Content & Knowledge Areas
6. Program Management and Accountability 10% 7. Human Resource Management – 10 % 8. Financial Management 16 %
9. Marketing and Communications – 7 %
Key Area III: Administration 36%
Key Area IV: Marketing & Communications 7%
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Poll When was the last time you took an exam? • I am often in exam mode. • Less than 3 years ago. • Hmmm, maybe 10 to 15 years ago? • LOL! Let’s just say it’s been ages…
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It can be stressful…
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But it can also be enjoyable…
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Tips for Prepping for the Exam Use the SNS Credentialing Exam Handbook Use the references Form a study group or contact your chapter or SNA state
affiliate to connect with others
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Read the References! Main resources*
1. School Food & Nutrition Service Management for the 21st Century, 6th edition, Dorothy Pannell-Martin & Julie A. Boettger
2. SNA’s Keys to Excellence best practices indicators www.schoolnutrition.org/Keys
3. USDA resources listed www.schoolnutrition.org/SNS
4. NFSMI resources www.NFSMI.org/SNSExam
* Full reference list available on the SNA website www.schoolnutrition.org/SNS
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Enhance Your Study Attend state and national conferences Attend school nutrition webinars Take more courses, especially the NFSMI courses
listed in the references Attend training provided by your state agency or
department of education Read the SNA magazine Catch up on regulations Fill out your Keys to Excellence profile and assess
your program
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Carol Weekly, RD, SNS SNA Nutrition Committee Chair
Director of Child Nutrition Queen Creek USD, AZ
The Study Guide & Exam Tips
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Purpose of the Study Guide
• Help you prepare for the SNS • Guide your study of the material
covered on the exam • Take short pre-test to identify your
strengths and areas to work on • Test yourself with longer post-test • Multiple choice questions + exam sheet • DOES NOT CONTAIN QUESTIONS ON THE EXAM
SNS Study Guide & Book
MEMBERS ONLY OFFER!
$59 each or $109 for both
Non-Member Price: $69 each $6 S&H
Order Online www.schoolnutrition.org/SNS
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Study Tips
• Start preparing ASAP. • Look closely at the exam content areas –
those with higher percentages make up an important part of the exam
• Know your strengths and work on the areas you need to improve
• Form a study group
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Exam Tips • A calculator is permitted but brush up on
math skills if needed • Answer every question:
– The exam is multiple choice but your are not penalized extra for wrong answers. One in four is correct!
• Don’t skim the question. Read carefully. • Answer the easiest questions first. Then go
back to the harder ones.
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The Day of the Exam
• Bring a calculator • Bring two sharpened #2 pencils • Get a good night’s sleep the night before • Go ahead and write in your exam booklet • Be there half an hour early to get checked in • Don’t panic!
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Procedures Complete the Exam Application The SNS Credentialing Exam Handbook contains the
exam application form, requirements and list of resources to use to prepare for the exam.
You must: Submit a copy of your transcript Submit the application and appropriate fee
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Exam Fees
EXAM FEES
MEMBER NON-MEMBER
Exam
Application
$ 210
$ 305
Annual
Maintenance/ Renewal
$ 65
$ 160
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Getting the Exam Results Results: in 6 to 8 weeks after exam
Pass: (score of 78.5% or higher) use
the SNS designation after your name, receive an SNS Certificate and can order the SNS Pin.
Didn’t Pass: receive a letter and Diagnostic Report showing the areas of weakness in the exam.
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For Exam Dates
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