CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators, 4-Part Virtual Training

Thursday, January 15, 2026

(4 Day Event) 01/06/2026 - 01/15/2026

In this 4-part Virtual training, participants will:

• Learn how the CLASS Pre-K is organized and what it measures
• Understand the connections among effective teacher-student interactions, the CLASS Pre-K, and students’ learning and development
• Learn, identify and discuss effective teacher-student interactions

Digital Safety for Neurodivergent Kids / Seguridad Digital para Estudiantes Neurodivergentes

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Event Date 01/15/2026
CAPTAIN & RAINBOW COLLABORATION

Digital Safety for Neurodivergent Kids: Practical Tools and Support Strategies
Presented by:  Catharine Reznicek, Ed.D. VCOE Director - Education Technology
Julie Affronti, LMFT, BCBA VCOE Behavior Specialist
Michele Harding, M.S., M.A. VCOE Program Specialist

In today’s digital world, technology can be both a powerful tool and a challenging space for neurodivergent children and teens. This interactive 2-hour session will bring together parents, caregivers, teachers, and professionals to explore the unique opportunities and risks of digital life for students with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences.

Together, we will:

• Examine digital safety concerns such as cyberbullying, online toxicity, and over-reliance on screens.
• Understand the sensory, social, and emotional challenges that digital environments can create—and how to address them.
• Discover how digital platforms can provide creative outlets and meaningful social connections for neurodivergent youth.
• Discuss practical ways to balance technology use, including built-in device tools (timers, app limits, codes, shutdown warnings) to support healthy habits.
• Share strategies for parents, caregivers, and educators to guide digital use in supportive and empowering ways.

Participants will leave with real-world tools, conversation starters, and resources they can use immediately to help neurodivergent students thrive in a digital age.

*A workshop for parents, caregivers, community agency members, and school staff.

**This workshop meets one of the requirements for VC SELPA in Module VIII of the instructional methodology of our Autism Certification (Para) process.



COLABORACION CON CAPTAIN Y RAINBOW

Seguridad digital para estudiantes Neurodivergentes: Herramientas PrÁcticas y estrategias de apoyo
Presentado por: Catharine Reznicek, Ed.D. Directora - Tecnología Educativa, VCOE
Julie Affronti, LMFT, BCBA Especialista de Conducta, VCOE
Michele Harding, M.S., M.A. Especialista de Programa, VCOE

En el mundo digital de hoy, la tecnología puede ser tanto una herramienta poderosa al igual que un espacio desafiante para los niños y adolescentes neurodivergentes. Esta sesión interactiva de 2 horas reunirá a padres, cuidadores, profesores y profesionales para explorar las oportunidades y riesgos únicos de la vida digital para estudiantes con autismo, ADHD y otras diferencias de aprendizaje.

Juntos podremos:

• Examinar los problemas de seguridad digital, como el cyberbullying, la toxicidad digital y la dependencia excesiva de las pantallas.
• Entender los retos sensoriales, sociales y emocionales que pueden crear los entornos digitales y cómo abordarlos.
• Descubrir cómo las plataformas digitales pueden proporcionar salidas creativas y conexiones sociales significativas para los jóvenes neurodivergentes.
• Hablar de formas prácticas de equilibrar el uso de la tecnología, incluyendo herramientas integradas en los aparatos (temporizadores, límites de aplicaciones, códigos, advertencias de desconexión) para apoyar hábitos saludables.
• Compartir estrategias para padres, cuidadores y educadores para guiar el uso digital de maneras de apoyo y empoderamiento.

Los participantes se irán con herramientas reales, temas de conversación y recursos que pueden utilizar inmediatamente para ayudar a los estudiantes neurodivergentes a prosperar en la era digital.

*Un taller para padres, cuidadores, miembros de agencias comunitarias y personal escolar.

**Este taller cumple con uno de los requisitos para VC SELPA del Módulo VIII de metodología instruccional de nuestro proceso de Certificación de Autismo (Para).

FCCB Serving Children with Disabilities or Delays and their Families

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

(2 Day Event) 01/13/2026 - 01/27/2026

This workshop provides family child care providers with practical tools and inclusive strategies to support children with disabilities or developmental delays, as well as their families. Through real-life examples and interactive activities, we will explore how to create a learning environment that is accessible, respectful, and enriching in the family child care setting.

Participants will learn how to:

• Identify early signs of potential developmental delays.
• Implement adaptations and supports that encourage the participation of all children.
• Collaborate effectively with families and support professionals.
• Foster an inclusive community where every child feels valued and capable of learning.

CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators, 4-Part Virtual Training

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

(4 Day Event) 01/06/2026 - 01/15/2026

In this 4-part Virtual training, participants will:

• Learn how the CLASS Pre-K is organized and what it measures
• Understand the connections among effective teacher-student interactions, the CLASS Pre-K, and students’ learning and development
• Learn, identify and discuss effective teacher-student interactions

Admin. Leader's Network

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Event Date 01/13/2026

Join us for a morning of professional learning, networking and connection at the Camarillo Conference and Education Center

CESC Building- Board Room
5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, 93012
8:00-10:00am
(light breakfast provided)

CLASS Observer Lunch & Learn - Concept Development

Monday, January 12, 2026

Event Date 01/12/2026

PM. NCPI Refresher

Monday, January 12, 2026

Event Date 01/12/2026

Everyone who is certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCPI) MUST attend a 3.5 hour refresher every 12 months in order to keep the certification active.  This is critical to maintain your skills and also very important for liability reasons.

Dress Code:  Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.  No open toed shoes or sandals or you will NOT be allowed to participate. 

Please Be Prompt: Participants must be checked in prior to the 8am start time. Participants who arrive more than15 minutes after the training begins will NOT be admitted.
                                                                           

NOTE: The Ventura County SELPA is only authorized to certify employees of VC SELPA member school districts, charter schools, non-public schools, and approved contractors. We are not able to oversee the integrity of interventions provided by individuals who are not employed by these entities, nor can we ensure their participation in required annual refresher courses. For this reason, individuals who are not employed by a VC SELPA-affiliated agency are not eligible to attend this training.

AM. NCPI Refresher

Monday, January 12, 2026

Event Date 01/12/2026

Everyone who is certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NCPI) MUST attend a 3.5 hour refresher every 12 months in order to keep the certification active.  This is critical to maintain your skills and also very important for liability reasons.

Dress Code:  Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.  No open toed shoes or sandals or you will NOT be allowed to participate. 

Please Be Prompt: Participants must be checked in prior to the 8am start time. Participants who arrive more than15 minutes after the training begins will NOT be admitted.
                                                                           

Please note: The Ventura County SELPA is only authorized to certify employees of VC SELPA member school districts, charter schools, non-public schools, and approved contractors. Individuals not employed by these entities are not eligible to attend this training, as we cannot verify the interventions they use or ensure participation in required annual refresher courses.

ADOS 2-Day Training

Friday, January 9, 2026

Event Date(s) 01/08/2026 - 01/09/2026
Presented by: Themba Carr, Ph.D, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Rady's Children's

CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators, 4-Part Virtual Training

Thursday, January 8, 2026

(4 Day Event) 01/06/2026 - 01/15/2026

In this 4-part Virtual training, participants will:

• Learn how the CLASS Pre-K is organized and what it measures
• Understand the connections among effective teacher-student interactions, the CLASS Pre-K, and students’ learning and development
• Learn, identify and discuss effective teacher-student interactions

ADOS 2-Day Training

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Event Date(s) 01/08/2026 - 01/09/2026
Presented by: Themba Carr, Ph.D, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Rady's Children's

Leaders RISE Through Change

Thursday, January 8, 2026

(4 Day Event) 11/17/2025 - 03/25/2026

Change is constant in education—and effective leadership is essential to navigating it with purpose and impact. Leaders RISE through Change is a dynamic learning experience designed to cultivate a coaching collaborative network of school administrators committed to growing together through shared learning, reflection, and action.
Relationships, Insight, Systems Thinking, and Efficacy — as the foundation for transformative and compassionate leadership, participants will engage in open collaboration, coaching conversations, and strategic planning to strengthen their leadership capacity and drive sustainable school improvement.

CLASS 2nd Edition Intro to Interactions for Educators, 4-Part Virtual Training

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

(4 Day Event) 01/06/2026 - 01/15/2026

In this 4-part Virtual training, participants will:

• Learn how the CLASS Pre-K is organized and what it measures
• Understand the connections among effective teacher-student interactions, the CLASS Pre-K, and students’ learning and development
• Learn, identify and discuss effective teacher-student interactions

Fee Schedule Workgroup

Thursday, December 18, 2025

(10 Day Event) 08/21/2025 - 05/21/2026
This workgroup advances the efforts of school districts in Ventura County to gain revenue for the delivery of the mental health services in school. It also supports the development and use of an inter-connected framework of support for youth and families.

NCPI Level One

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Event Date 12/18/2025

The techniques you will learn will focus on preventing risk behavior and safely managing physical crisis.  Training in these techniques will be required in order to correctly utilize "Emergency Behavior Interventions" outlined in the SELPA plan in compliance with California Code of Regulations – Title certification.  

This is a blended training. Participants are required to complete an online portion prior to attending the in-person training. If the online portion is not completed, participant will NOT be admitted to the in-person training. Participants must complete BOTH the online and the in-person training and pass a written examination in order to receive certification.

NOTE: The Ventura County SELPA is only authorized to certify employees of the SELPA districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools and contractors.  We are not able to oversee the integrity of the interventions utilized by persons who are not our employees.

DRESS CODE: Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.  No open toed shoes, sandals or heels, you will NOT be allowed to participate. 

Wellness Community of Practice Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

(6 Day Event) 09/24/2025 - 04/29/2026

Is the Wellness Community of Practice right
for me?

What: a gathering of educators who support student
wellness.

Who: School Counselors, Therapists, Teachers,
Administrators, and Administrative Staff, Support
Staff and anyone who supports student wellness.

Why: To learn together; to share best ideas, to find
solutions, to improve our practic

Professional Learning Community Series - Dr. Luis Cruz

Monday, December 15, 2025

Event Date 12/15/2025

Youth Mental Health First Aid-Blended

Monday, December 15, 2025

Event Date 12/15/2025
Mental Health First Aid from National Council for Mental Wellbeing. 

Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders.
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/population-focused-modules/youth/

Learning Together: Access to Literacy and Joy

Thursday, December 11, 2025

(4 Day Event) 10/02/2025 - 12/11/2025

UPK/UTK Professional Development Series, 2025-26: Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten (PTKLF): Math Domain

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Event Date 12/11/2025
VCOE's Early Childhood Programs is excited to offer this TK professional development for ECE and TK Teachers, paraeducators, TOSAs, and Administrators.

In this workshop, participants will:

• Review the PTKLF Mathematics domain for children aged three to five-and-a-half years.
• Discuss how all children come with diverse mathematical experiences.
• Recognize the PTKLF Mathematical Practices.

Classified Personnel Professional Development

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

(5 Day Event) 10/24/2025 - 04/29/2026
We are pleased to announce the first session in our five-part Professional Development series for Classified Personnel, focused on FranklinCovey principles and practices. This series is designed to support growth, enhance workplace effectiveness, and empower employees with proven strategies for success.

All employees should seek supervisorial approval. 

We look forward to your participation!

2025-26 LCAP Mid-Year Progress Report and 2026-27 SELPA Consultation

Monday, December 8, 2025

Event Date 12/08/2025
This workshop provides technical support for the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and will feature members of the VCOE SELPA team to satisfy the mandatory 2026/27 SELPA Consultation per the EdCode 52062(a)(5) .

SEL Muscle Mastery

Friday, December 5, 2025

Event Date 12/05/2025
SEL Muscle Mastery -Conference

California Teaching Pyramid: The Role of UPK Leaders in Supporting Social-Emotional Development in ECE and TK

Friday, December 5, 2025

Event Date 12/05/2025

The California teaching pyramid model is a framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children’s healthy social and emotional development. 

Leaders play an essential role in supporting educators as they prepare to address the needs of children with challenging behavior and children with disabilities.

In this workshop, early childhood and TK administrators and leaders will learn:

• Effective ways to support teachers at all levels
• Promoting teachers as leaders in their classrooms and programs
• Why the Teaching Pyramid and PBIS systems work together, and
• Addressing individual needs for children in group settings

Ventura County Multilingualism Leadership Network 2025-2026

Friday, December 5, 2025

(5 Day Event) 10/10/2025 - 05/15/2026

The Ventura County Multilingualism Leadership Network is a professional learning community for educators across roles who educate and serve our multilingual communities in the county - students and families. Our sessions are grounded in asset-based pedagogies that honor the community cultural wealth of our multilingual communities.

Aligned with California’s vision for educational equity, we strive to ensure every classroom is equitable, inclusive, responsive, and supportive—environments where all students can thrive, expand their competencies, and access the widest range of postsecondary opportunities, ultimately as global citizens leading fulfilling and rewarding lives.
This year, our network’s learning, work, collaboration, and growth will be guided by the California ELA/ELD Framework and Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed.