Education & Training Overview

Certification
TASN offers a state certification program for foodservice professionals in Texas recognized by state/ federal agencies and organizations. Our certification program is based on a five-level system beginning with basic food safety and sanitation, then advancing to human resources management, marketing, finances, and other crucial components of food service management. Many Texas school districts have chosen the TASN Certification Program as a basis for job placement, advancement, and pay increases. Learn more »

Certification Application »
Certification Renewal Application »

Extended Learning Opportunities
Members have the opportunity to earn continuing education credit through certain self-study resources approved by TASN.

TASN Approved Training Opportunities
Members have the opportunity to earn continuing education credit through training online, at local meetings, classes, and other opportunities approved by TASN.

TASN Administrative Academy
The TASN Administrative Academy is an in-depth training for school foodservice directors. The Academy is designed to provide practical business skills for school food service administration. Invaluable resources are provided for all child nutrition directors, while also establishing a mentoring program and networking format throughout the state. The Academy offers a four-part series of comprehensive courses, covering eight key areas of school food service management. Learn more »

TASN Managers Academy
The TASN Managers Academy is a four-part series of courses designed to improve the competencies, knowledge, and skills of cafeteria managers. Topics include but are not limited to eligibility guidance, counting and claiming, coordinated review effort, and other operational issues. The four sessions of this training series provide the highest level of management training available. Learn more »

TASN Call for Presentation
Note: the presentations application deadline has passed. Thank you to everyone who submitted an application! TASN accepts  presentation applications until February 15 of each year. Call for Presentation is for active members who wish to present a learning session at our annual conference. This is a great opportunity to showcase your knowledge in the K-12 Child Nutrition field, be involved in the association, network with other professionals across Texas, and give back to the profession. All sessions are considered contributions to the profession. Participation in the rest of conference requires registration. Learn more »