September 2026 | NEWS YOU CAN USE

The John C. Stalker Institute (JSI) is serving up a healthy selection of professional development and resources designed for Massachusetts school professionals. This newsletter is designed to share timely and relevant news.

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School Nutrition teams across Massachusetts kick off SY 26-27 with JSI Workshops to Go!

School nutrition teams from 25 districts across Massachusetts got a head start on the school year with JSI Workshops to Go—a hands-on, high-energy professional development experience that came straight to their kitchens and training spaces.

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The CECAP program is your gateway to customized support from the Culinary Consultant!

Get started this school year by taking the CECAP survey!

Watch the CECAP reel!

Professional Development for School Year 2026-2027

Check out the professional development opportunities and resources for this school year!

Culinary programs
CECAP
JSI Recipes
Workshops to Go
Virtual Meal Pattern Training
NEW! Nuts & Bolts of School Nutrition Programs on Demand training topics

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Please share this 4-week online FSU course with your school wellness committee members!

Pre-registration is now available to school wellness committee members for this $25 tuition-supported food literacy course, Integrating Nutrition Education One Bite-Sized Step at a Time.

The course runs from October 26-Nov 20, 2026 and provides one graduate credit from Framingham State University with 15 CEUs for School Nutrition Professionals and Nurses, and 22.5 PDPs for teachers.

Pre-Register by October 13!

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The John C. Stalker Institute of Food and Nutrition is a partnership of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and Framingham State University.

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