Connecticut: State Developed Materials
Nutrition Policies and Guidance for the CACFPConnecticut State Department of Education.
This resource consists of six individual guides on a variety of menu planning topics, including CACFP meal pattern requirements, avoiding common menu problems, nutrition guidance, feeding infants and accommodating children with special dietary needs. Each guide also includes useful forms and handouts.
Action Guide for Child Care Nutrition and Physical Activity PoliciesConnecticut State Department of Education; 2010.
The action guide is intended to help local and community child care, early education and afterschool programs establish and implement policies and practices that encourage healthy lifestyles in children.
Action Guide for School Nutrition and Physical Activity PoliciesConnecticut State Department of Education; 2009.
This guide is intended to help schools encourage healthy lifestyles in students by promoting the development and implementation of comprehensive nutrition and physical activity policies by local boards of education. The goals of these policies are to promote school practices that consistently support student health and learning.
Alternatives to Food as a Reward (PDF | 236 KB)Connecticut State Department of Education.
This handout describes the consequences of using food as reward and provides ideas for alternatives.
Healthy and Balanced Living Curriculum FrameworkConnecticut State Department of Education; 2006
This resource provides a blueprint for how students can live an active and healthy life.