ProStart Curriculum Resources
The National Restaurant Association and Educational Foundation partnered with academic and industry experts to develop Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts, Second Edition (FRMCA).
To use the latest edition of the text book in your course and to learn more, please visit textbooks.restaurant.org.
Please email requests or questions to textbooks@restaurant.org.
See more about FRMCA
FRMCA, 2e includes updates throughout to reflect the most current competencies and industry trends. The curriculum is divided into two levels to give students the most comprehensive introduction to the culinary and management sides of the business.
What’s new in the Second Edition:
- Shorter, “bite-sized” chapter modules for more flexibility and better student retention
- Application of math, science and technology in every chapter
- New pedagogy and design to engage students and highlight key content and competencies
- An expanded program of digital offerings including the following new assets:
- Media library featuring nearly one hundred original videos and animations
- Media-rich, interactive e-book option
- Online recipe management program from MasterCook
- Expanded teacher’s resource package for even more support in the classroom
Learn more about Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts, see sample chapters, access resources, and purchase materials at textbooks.restaurant.org.
View videos created exclusively for use with Foundations of Restaurant Management & Culinary Arts.
Key Educator Links
Manage COAs
Access your students’ COA applications, review application status, work hours, and approve COA competency checklists.
Access Educator Hub
Access educator resources to succuessfully implement the ProStart program in your school. You must be a confirmed ProStart Educator to access these resources.
Training and Certification for Educators
As an industry educator, you have access to opportunities that can help you grow and succeed right alongside your students.
ProStart Professional Development
Each year, the NRAEF provides technical and professional instruction to restaurant and foodservice educators, like you. These trainings give educators a forum to learn cutting-edge skills they can apply to the classroom. The week-long intensive workshops are delivered by industry experts from post-secondary institutions across the country.
Educator Credentials
Discover the certification program for secondary educators who are interested in securing the hands-on training needed to stay up-to-date on restaurant and foodservice techniques. This is an outstanding way to add value to your classroom teachings.
NEW: The ProStart Educator Certificate Application is now live! Participants who successfully completed the 2023 ProStart Professional Development program are now eligible to apply. See the Credentials page for more info and to download the application.
Connect with your ProStart State Coordinator
Your ProStart State Coordinator can help you implement the ProStart Program in your state.
ProStart Educators of Excellence
The NRAEF ProStart National Educator of Excellence Awards (EEA) recognize educators who demonstrate excellence in the classroom and passion, commitment and creativity in all aspects of the ProStart program.
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