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Cultural and Foundational Knowledge within Tribal Communities

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This training provides an overview of cultural and foundational knowledge within Tribal communities that contributes to our collective understanding and supports efforts to be culturally responsive.

Topics include core cultural components, Tribal history, Tribal sovereignty, and appropriate terminology.

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Cultural Adaptations to Curriculum Implementation within Tribal Communities

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This training provides an overview of cultural adaptations to curriculum implementation that can enhance our ability to align with the worldview, lifestyle, and values of Tribal communities.

Participants will explore how to thoughtfully adapt curriculum content including activities, language, and visuals to ensure cultural relevance and responsiveness.

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Working with Tribes in Arizona

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Presented by Gerilene Haskon, ADHS Tribal Liaison
Date of Training: October 16, 2024

This training focuses on building respectful and effective relationships with sovereign Tribal Nations in Arizona.

Participants will gain a foundational understanding of Tribal cultures, governance structures, and practical communication strategies to support meaningful engagement with Native communities.

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Cultural Awareness Training

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Presented by the Phoenix Indian Center
Date of Training: November 12, 2024

This comprehensive training is designed for non-Indigenous staff who seek to deepen their understanding of the unique issues faced by American Indian and Alaska Native adults, children, and families.

With a focus on the 22 tribes in Arizona, participants will gain valuable insights, resources, and strategies to foster respectful and effective partnerships with Indigenous communities.

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Nutrition Education Materials and Resources

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USDA and MyPlate information and resources
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SUNBucks Overview and Support

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Training on what SUNBucks is and what AZ Health Zone Local Implementing Agencies can do to support.
SUNBucks Overview and Support Training

Adaptive Physical Activity

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In this training, learn about how Adaptive Physical Activity can support movement for all. Part of the FY25 disability inclusion series, this training was provided by Dr. Lauren Lieberman of SUNY Brockport.
Adaptive Physical Activity Training

Classroom Management for Schools – Part 2

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This recorded training video is part two of a two part series on classroom management provided by educational consultants, Branching Out.
Classroom Management Training Part 2

Classroom Management for Schools – Part 1

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This recorded training video is part one of a two part series on classroom management provided by educational consultants, Branching Out.
Classroom Management Training Part 1

FY2026 – FY2030 Approved Curriculum List

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Curricula on this list are approved for Direct Education (DE) and training partners/providers for AZ Health Zone in years FY2026-FY2030. Preferred curricula are those that align well with AZ Health Zone’s guiding principles and require minimal modifications to enhance alignment and connection to community. Accepted curricula are those that need more enhancements to align with AZ Health Zone’s guiding principles and require more significant modifications to enhance alignment and connection to community.
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Curriculum Developer Talking Points

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This document is a supporting document for the Arizona Health and Nutrition Curriculum Assessment Tool. If a curricula is evaluated and is considered "Meets with Modifications,"  outreach to curriculum developers may be needed to receive approval for modifications to align with Arizona health and nutrition curriculum standards while meeting curriculum fidelity. These example talking points are a guide and not an exhaustive list.
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Arizona Health and Nutrition Curriculum Assessment Tool

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The Arizona Health and Nutrition Curriculum Assessment Tool is a guide to be used in combination with the USDA Checklist for Evidence Based Approaches to evaluate how well a curriculum that meets SNAP-Ed evidence based program and practice requirements, aligns with the Language of Health and Trauma Informed Approaches. The AZ Health Zone State Implementation Team (SIT) will utilize this tool to review and select curricula to add to future versions of the approved curriculum list. Local Implementing Agencies (LIA) may also review curricula using this tool and share results with the SIT through the process outlined in the tool's directions. Note: The SIT currently reviews and adds curriculum to the approved curriculum list at the start of a new, five year grant cycle, with plans to review curriculum annually starting in FY26. Any LIA  submissions to SIT may not be reviewed until FY26.
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Arizona Health and Nutrition Curriculum Assessment Tool – SAMPLE

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This document is a sample completed version of the Arizona Health and Nutrition Curriculum Assessment Tool for users to see how to fill out the tool
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Virtual Direct Education and SEEDS Tip Sheet

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This tip sheet will assist you in entering your virtual Direct Education actions into SEEDS.
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FY2021-FY2025 Approved Curriculum List

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Approved Direct Education Curriculum List for FFY2021 - FFY2022
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Eatfresh.org

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Eatfresh.org is a website created by CalFresh (SNAP-Ed) and utilized by Leah's Pantry, the creators of Around the Table, Around the Table Nourishing Families (Caregiver), and FoodSmarts curricula. Recipes and Discover Foods pages are available to use with these curricula or in events. Lifestyle tip sheets can also be used if they align with Style Guide messaging. If assistance is needed when reviewing tip sheets, please contact the SIT Community Nutrition Specialist.
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Food Smarts

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Curriculum Description Interactive, learner-centered curriculum for nutrition educator bringing programs to low-income audiences. Ideally a recipe is prepared during each lesson. Audience: Grades 3rd-12th Number of Lessons: 5-6 Lesson Length: About 60-90 minutes Common Core: No Language: English Price: TBD Embedded Assessment: Yes Curriculum Implementation Guidelines Food Smarts curriculum provides four options for lesson plans: five 60-minute lessons, five 90-minute lessons, six 60-minute lessons, or six 90-minute lessons. You may choose which lesson plan you would like to follow for your particular group, however lessons in the selected plan must be taught in sequence (not stand alone). Leah's Pantry facilitator training is required.
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Around the Table Nourishing Families (Caregiver)

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Curriculum Description Holistic, trauma-sensitive nutrition education workshop based curricula designed for teens, young adults or parents/caregivers of children to spend time cooking, sharing and exploring how to best nourish body and mind. Audience: Adults Number of Lessons: 6 Lesson Length: About 90 minutes Common Core: N/A Language: English & Spanish Price: TBD Embedded Assessment: Yes Curriculum Implementation Guidelines Around the Table curriculum consists of six lessons, to be taught in sequence (not stand alone). Kitchen or facility with room for hands-on food preparation required. Facilitator training required prior to implementing. Two facilitators are recommended. Adult DE evaluation is required for FY21.
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Around the Table (Youth/High School)

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Curriculum Description Holistic, trauma-sensitive nutrition education workshop based curricula designed for teens, young adults or parents/caregivers of children to spend time cooking, sharing and exploring how to best nourish body and mind. Audience: High School Number of Lessons: 6 Lesson Length: About 90 minutes Common Core: No Language: English Price: TBD Embedded Assessment: Yes Curriculum Implementation Guidelines Around the Table curriculum consists of six lessons, to be taught in sequence (not stand alone). Kitchen or facility with room for hands-on food preparation required. Facilitator training required prior to implementing. Two facilitators are recommended.
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Seed to Supper

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Curriculum Description

Seed to Supper is a six week classroom-based beginning gardening curriculum developed by Oregon Food Bank in collaboration with Oregon State University Extension. The goal of the program is to increase food security of low-income audiences by providing training in beginning vegetable gardening. The curriculum uses structured PowerPoint slide sets, a participant workbook, and time for instructor/student Q&A. Materials to train volunteer teachers from the community are also provided.

 

Audience:

Adults and Seniors

Number of Lessons:

6

Lesson Length:

About 2 hours

Common Core:

N/A

Language:

English, Spanish course book

Price:

Free

Embedded Assessment:

Yes

 

Curriculum Implementation Guidelines

Seed to Supper lessons are not stand-alone and must be taught in the sequence provided. Participants should be provided with the course booklet plus additional resources educators use to supplement their teaching. The pre- and post-program survey included in the curriculum is required. The curriculum is flexible to meet participants' needs. For example, there is a presentation on container gardening that may be useful to urban gardeners.

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Key Contacts for Direct Education

Savannah Sandlin

Savannah Sandlin

Community Nutrition Specialist