Changes to school nutrition programs finalized
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture rolled out the final requirements related to changes to the school meal pattern.

Civil Rights Data Collection efforts underway
Civil Rights Data Collection efforts underway Recently, all superintendents should have received a letter regarding the upcoming mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection, or CRDC, from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights.

New census estimates released, affect federal allocations
The U.S. Census Bureau recently released the Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates for income year 2010. The SAIPE includes school district level populations and poverty counts for children ages 5-17.

Support network offered for new teachers
The Teacher to Teacher Support Network, or TTSN, is an online platform intended to serve as a community of practice for teachers throughout the state. TTSN is accepting names of first- and second-year teachers for the online mentoring program until Feb. 10.

Seeking nominations for School Resource Officer of the Year
Nominations are now being accepted for this year’s School Officer of the Year Award.

Submission deadline nearing for grants to fund after-school programs
Applications for the next round of 21st Century Community Learning Center, or 21st CCLC, grants are due later this month.