Join Rise & Shine Illinois and Action for Healthy Kids Tuesday, April 24, 9:00 a.m. at the Regional Office of Education in Loves Park for a health and wellness training that will include a discussion on Breakfast After the Bell and Game On.
Breakfast After the Bell: Starting in the 2017-2018 school year, Illinois schools with 70% or more of the student population eligible for free or reduced–price meals will begin offering Breakfast After the Bell – which means serving breakfast as part of the school day. Breakfast as part of the school day increases access to the nutrition all students require each morning to learn and succeed in the classroom.
Game On: Creates healthier environments for students, staff, and the communities they serve.
The training offers information on:
- Increasing your school’s breakfast participation through Breakfast After the Bell delivery models and the benefits of school breakfastHeal;thy
- Working collaboratively to improve school policy and practices related to students eating better and engaging in more physical activity
- Financial support and resources for your school
The training is free. Superintendents, principals, teachers, administration staff, food service professionals, and community members are encouraged to attend. Participants will receive 3 Professional Development Credits (PDCs).
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Regional Office of Education, 300 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL 61111
Click here to register. Please refer all questions to Maggie O’Connor at 773-843-778 or email moconnor@gcfd.org.