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
Upcoming PEARS Trainings
Mark your calendars! PSE:
- Wednesday, May 18, 2022, 2:00-3:30PM
- Thursday, May 26, 2022, 10:00-11:30AM
Location: Zoom
The WA SNAP-Ed Evaluation Team is conducting a training focused on best practices for using PEARS, specifically for PSE activities. Trainings will include a brief presentation from the Evaluation Team followed by Q&A based on your greatest needs. You only need to attend one session for each topic (i.e. 5/18 OR 5/26).
PEARS Training for Direct Education and Indirect Activities took place on January 19, 2022 and January 25, 2022. The recording of this training is available now.
PEARS Training for Partnerships and Coalitions took place on March 9, 2022 and March 17, 2022. The recording of this training will be available shortly.
Success Stories: Telling Your Story and Documentation
All sessions will take place between 9:00-11:00AM, PST
Dates:
May 10, 2022-Workshop 1: Best Practice in Writing Success Stories
June 7, 2022-Workshop 2: Document Your Success In PEARS
July 26, 2022-Workshop 3: Communicate Your Success to Partners
Location: Zoom
This three part training will focus on writing WA SNAP-Ed success stories, how to best document your work and how to share your success with partners. Sessions will be led by WSU CAHNRS Communication Staff, the WA SNAP-Ed Evaluation Team and the CTW Team.
Trauma-Informed Approach to Nutrition Messaging
Date: Thursday August 25, 2022
Time: 9:00AM-12:00PM
Location: Zoom
This training is for SNAP-Ed educators who would like to learn how to apply trauma-informed communication strategies to core SNAP-Ed nutrition messages in their programs and curricula.
Note that this will include both self-paced work and one live Zoom session.
Registration coming soon!
Friday Forums
All calls start at 9:30 am. There is one link for all FFY22 Friday Forums. Please use the link below for all sessions.
Dates and Topics
- October 8, 2021 Recording: The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and SNAP-Ed Partnerships
- November 12, 2021 Recording: Supporting School Nutrition Growth and Change
- December 10, 2021 Recording: Food Shopper Equity
- January 14, 2022 Recording: Farmers Market Partnerships Through Collaboration
- February 11, 2022 Recording Dietary Guidelines and Cultural Adaptation
- March 11, 2022 Recording: Diversity in Our Food Systems
- April 15, 2022 Recording Equitable Strategies for Working with Community Gardens and Tribal Foods
- May 13, 2022: New Visions for Summer Programming
- June 10, 2022: Rise and Thrive: New Ways to Implement Youth Development with Vanessa Davis from Leah’s Pantry
- July 15, 2022 Strengthening Regional Food Systems – Spokane’s Regional Food Action Plan
- August 12, 2022 TBD
- September 9, 2022 TBD
What’s Up Wednesday?
FFY22 What’s Up Wednesday Dates and Topics
Recorded Live Trainings, FFY22
PEARS Trainings
PEARS Training: Direct Education and Indirect Activities
PEARS Training: Partnerships and Coalitions
PEARS Training: PSE
- Training scheduled for May 18 & 26, 2022
PEARS FAQ
Success Stories: Telling Your Story and Documentation
Workshop 1: Best Practice in Writing Success Stories
Workshop 2: Document Your Success In PEARS
- Training scheduled for June 7, 2022
Workshop 3: Communicate Your Success to Partners
- Training scheduled for July 26, 2022
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 Informed Basics and the Relationship to 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.
