Administrative Academy

The TASN Administrative Academy is an in-depth training that is facilitated by the education and training committee of TASN. It is designed to provide practical business skills for school food service administration. Invaluable resources will be provided to child nutrition professionals who attend with the purpose of improving their understanding on running a successful child nutrition program. These classes are a great learning opportunity along with networking with other decision-makers in Texas.

Some of the topics covered include:

• Marketing Your Program
• Employee Retention
• Food Service Equipment
• Commodity Program
• Financial Management
• Administrative Review
• National School Lunch Program
• Other Operational Issues of CNP

Who should attend?
This training is designed for directors, assistant directors, supervisors, and other administrative roles within the child nutrition department. Attendance varies from new, upcoming, and seasoned director or director-like roles. 

Requirements:
An Administrative Academy attendee must:

• be an active TASN member
• submit a letter of recommendation or sponsor letter from their Superintendent/Director
• and have ONE of the following:
• Three years of school food service experience
• An unofficial transcript of an Associate Degree + 2 years of school food service experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

Fee: The Administrative Academy fee is $575.00.

2025-2026 Administrative Academy

The 2025-2026 TASN Administrative Academy will take place on the following dates:

Registration 

Registration for the 2025-2026 Administrative Academy is now open. Please make sure you have a digital copy of your recommendation letter, then click below to register!.

Note: all event registration is now paperless and online. You will need to log in to register. If you have trouble logging in, please contact Eric at [email protected] or Shelley at [email protected] and we'll be glad to assist.

The registration deadline is September 22, 2025.

For more information about the Administrative Academy, contact us at 512-371-0087 ext.207 or email [email protected].