Cadre Training

Cadre training & Master Instructors
In April, 1996, the "cadre training" was begun. Members of the Project PA cadre served as facilitators during the teleconferences. The "Computer Cadre", a group of computer literate SFS directors nominated by their colleagues in 1997, played an important part in facilitating the introduction of computers into school food service. Also in 1997, the original Cadre members were trained to help provide local workshops about the School Meals Initiative. In 1998, the cadre concept evolved into Master Instructors: At the start of the program, 21 Master Instructors (SFSD) were trained to provide local workshops in "The Cafeteria Manager's Guide to SMI", and 13 in "Nutrients in School Meals".

The cadre and Master Instructors have served as peer educators to enhance motivation and also to help implement the SMI, as described further in other sections of this web site.