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The SNAP-Ed Educator Educator Self-Assessment Tool: Supporting Excellence in Program Delivery

Presenters:

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Tammy McMurdo, MS, RDN

Karina Macias, MPH

California's CalFresh Healthy Living, with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – USDA SNAP, produced this material. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. For important nutrition information, visit www.CalFreshHealthyLiving.org.

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Think about……

How many skills or knowledge areas are needed for a SNAP-Ed nutrition educator to perform their basic job functions?

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California's CalFresh Healthy Living, with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – USDA SNAP, produced this material. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. For important nutrition information, visit www.CalFreshHealthyLiving.org.

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The Need

Educator assessment tool:

  • Skills
  • Knowledge

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Tool was created for:

  • New Educators
  • Experienced Educators
  • Supervisors 

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California's CalFresh Healthy Living, with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – USDA SNAP, produced this material. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. For important nutrition information, visit www.CalFreshHealthyLiving.org.

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The Work

Tool Development Stages:

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  • Reviewed existing tools
  • Generated topic areas
  • Submitted to subject matter experts
  • Finalized content and pilot testing

California's CalFresh Healthy Living, with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – USDA SNAP, produced this material. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. For important nutrition information, visit www.CalFreshHealthyLiving.org.

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Tool Format & Layout

  • Competency Area Entry & Advanced Levels
  • Self-rating Scale
  • Timeline for Improvement

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California's CalFresh Healthy Living, with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – USDA SNAP, produced this material. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. For important nutrition information, visit www.CalFreshHealthyLiving.org.

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Tool Format & Layout

  • Competency Area Entry & Advanced Levels
  • Self-rating Scale
  • Timeline for Improvement

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California's CalFresh Healthy Living, with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – USDA SNAP, produced this material. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. For important nutrition information, visit www.CalFreshHealthyLiving.org.

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Tool Format & Layout

  • Competency Area Entry & Advanced Levels
  • Self-rating Scale
  • Timeline for Improvement

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California's CalFresh Healthy Living, with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – USDA SNAP, produced this material. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. For important nutrition information, visit www.CalFreshHealthyLiving.org.

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The Impact

  • Informs Interview Questions
  • Onboarding New Educators
  • Set Goals for Professional Development
  • Measuring Progress
  • Identifying Leadership Opportunities

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California's CalFresh Healthy Living, with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – USDA SNAP, produced this material. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. For important nutrition information, visit www.CalFreshHealthyLiving.org.

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The Outcome

  • Highly Skilled Workforce
  • Support excellence in SNAP-Ed Program Delivery

California's CalFresh Healthy Living, with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – USDA SNAP, produced this material. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. For important nutrition information, visit www.CalFreshHealthyLiving.org.

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The Future

California's CalFresh Healthy Living, with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – USDA SNAP, produced this material. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. For important nutrition information, visit www.CalFreshHealthyLiving.org.

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�Thank You!��For more information:�uccalfresh_support@ucdavis.edu

California's CalFresh Healthy Living, with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – USDA SNAP, produced this material. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. For important nutrition information, visit www.CalFreshHealthyLiving.org.