Training
The Washington SNAP-Ed program is committed to a statewide training program for all staff involved with SNAP-Ed. Each year we conduct in person and web based training on topics pertaining to curriculum, Policy, Systems and Environment (PSE) work, current topics in nutrition, food safety and more.
Our work is centered on the goals of the Snap-Ed program: to assist low income families in their understanding of healthy food choices, the importance of physical activity to their health and ultimately a reduction in obesity for the people we serve.
DSHS has directed your CTW Team to plan and implement the statewide training program. If you have suggestions for upcoming training, please get in touch with us. Simply send us a message at: snap-ed.ctw@wsu.edu
Upcoming Trainings
eCornell PSE Training & Study Groups
Date/Time: January-March (various days/times)
Location: Self-paced + Zoom
This is a new training series that is part self-paced, part study group. There are six modules that you will complete at your own pace. At the end of each module, CTW will host study groups to discuss the content and explore the concepts further.
This training is a critical part of our three-year planning process. Everyone in WA SNAP-Ed is encouraged to join, but there is an expectation that at least one person from each LIA will attend.
Friday Forums
All calls start at 9:30 am. There is one link for all FFY23 Friday Forums. Please use the link below for all sessions.
Stay tuned for all FFY23 Friday Forum dates and topics!
Save these Dates!
- October 14, 2022 Recording: CTW Tour Through the Two WA SNAP-Ed Websites
- November 18, 2022 Recording: Basic Food Basics
- December 9, 2022 Recording: Food Meal Equivalency Training
- January 13, 2023 Recording: Advocacy Update and Preparing for Hunger Action Day
- February 17, 2023 Recording: Statewide Needs Assessment
- March 10, 2023 Recording: USDA Resources for SNAP-Ed Participants
- April: No Friday Forum!
- May 12, 2023: Resources For Those Working with Foster Care
- June 9, 2023: Making Recipe Demos Dynamic
- July 14, 2023: Working with Aging Populations
- August 11, 2023: TBD
- September 8, 2023 TBD
What’s Up Washington SNAP-Ed?
Soon, we will announce the remaining dates, times and conversation starters for FFY23 What’s Up Washington SNAP-Ed calls. As with previous WUW calls, the calls will not be recorded. In the meantime, please note the following WUW:
- November 16, 2022 Recording HERE: Local Food Procurement Grants and Support
- January 25, 2023 (2:00pm-3:00pm): New SNAP-Ed Curriculum Rubric Support
- March
- May
- July
- September
Recorded Live Trainings, FFY23
Food Smarts Curriculum Update
The Food Smarts curriculum has undergone some changes and in this recording, CTW will give a short briefing on those updates. If you have been trained* to use the Food Smarts curriculum and are currently using it, or plan to use it in the near future, this recording will provide updates to the curriculum.
*Please note: This update briefing only applies to those that previously received training on delivering Food Smarts. This session does not meet the training requirements for new implementors.
Recording Here: Food Smarts Curriculum Update
Curriculum Rubric Reveal
The CTW team unveiled the new direct education curriculum rubric. This rubric will be available for LIAs to use to help determine which curriculum is most appropriate for their communities and programs.
Recording here: Curriculum Rubric Reveal
Recorded Live Trainings, FFY22
PEARS Trainings
PEARS Training: Direct Education and Indirect Activities
PEARS Training: Partnerships and Coalitions
PEARS Training: PSE
- Training was on May 18 & 26, 2022; recording will be shared shortly.
PEARS FAQ
Success Stories: Telling Your Story and Documentation
Workshop 1: Best Practice in Writing Success Stories
Workshop 2: Document Your Success In PEARS
- Workshop 2 Recording is in two parts:
- Workshop 2 Chat Record (.pdf)
- Workshop 2 PowerPoint Slides (.pptx)
- Handouts used in breakout room activities:
Workshop 3: Communicate Your Success to Partners
Recorded Live Trainings, FFY21
Walk with Ease Mini Training

Training Recording & Other Resources
Important Note
The information in this training is directed to people who have already taken the self-guided online Arthritis Foundation training that is required to be a Walk with Ease leader. This mini-training gives participants further information about the requirements for implementing Walk with Ease within WA SNAP-Ed, as well as explains how to use both the virtual and in-person versions of the curriculum.
PSE Workshops

- Workshop 1 – The New PSE Evaluation Toolkit
- Workshop 2 – Working with Coalitions and Networks
- Workshop 3 – Changing Organizational Practices
- Workshop 4 – Influencing Policy and Legislation
Workshop 1: The New PSE Evaluation Toolkit
Workshop 2: Building Your Networks and Coalitions
Workshop 3: Changing Organizational Practices
Workshop 4: Influencing Policy and Legislation
Virtual Education & Connections to PSE

VE & PSE Training Agenda
Training Day 1: Virtual Education
Day 1 Recordings
Chat Records
Training Day 2: Connections to PSE
Day 2 Recordings
Chat Records
Online and Recorded Webinar-Style Trainings
Trauma, Resilience, and Nourishment

Trauma Informed Basics
National Nutrition Certification Program

National Nutrition Certification Program
Inequities, Health, and Academic Success

Inequities, Health, and Academic Success
Resources Related to Health Inequities
New Nutrition Facts Label

New Nutrition Facts Label
Teaching Resources for the New Nutrition Facts Label
SNAP-Ed, FINI and Opportunities for Complete Eats

SNAP-Ed, FINI and Opportunities for Complete Eats
Complete Eats Resources
Online Resources for Complete Eats
Social Media
Teen Cuisine Training

Teen Cuisine Training
Curriculum Fidelity and the WA State SNAP-Ed Program

Curriculum Fidelity and the Washington State SNAP-Ed Program
Food Safety in the Washington State SNAP-Ed Program

Food Safety in the Washington State SNAP-Ed Program
Plan, Shop, Save & Cook (PSSC)

Plan, Shop, Save & Cook (PSSC)
Student Engagement in the SNAP-Ed Classroom

Student Engagement in the SNAP-Ed Classroom
Understanding How Adults Learn

Understanding How Adults Learn
Train the Trainer

Train-the Trainer Topic Call
Train-the-Trainer Resources
The following documents are resources from Melissa Davis, WSU Thurston County. In the topic call Melissa discusses training school teachers on physical activity breaks.
Guidance and Process
Several documents have been created to help guide the Washington State SNAP-Ed program. Please see links below for specific information. Be sure to contact us if you have questions or need additional information.
Guidance-for-SNAP-Ed-Recipe-Selection
This document provides guidance for recipe selection in the SNAP-Ed program.
Guidance for Allowable Garden Expenses in the SNAP-Ed Program (.pdf)
This document outlines expenses for gardening that are allowed in the SNAP-Ed program.