Technology Services

VCOE Technology Services 

The Technology Services Department at VCOE provides leadership and services for education and information technologies. TS is committed to providing effective, innovative, and reliable technology solutions to all teachers, students, administrators, support staff, parents, and community members throughout Ventura County. It is our goal as a regional leader in K-12 technology, to provide quality programs and services focused on:

  • Improving student achievement
  • Promoting professional development for both instructional and administrative technology tools and methods.
  • Improving efficiency in school business operations.
  • Lowering costs to clients through economies of scale, as well as centralizing and leveraging resources.
  • Increasing efficiency through innovative technologies.
  • Establishing best technology practices, procedures and policy.

Toward this end, TS works directly with district technology leaders and business and support staff.  TS also engages with numerous industry vendors to negotiate preferred pricing agreements and works closely with all major California K-12 technology programs, including CITE and the Gold Coast Regional Group, the CITE CTO Mentor Program, California School Information Services (CSIS), Technology and Telecommunications Steering Committee (TTSC), and K12 HSN.  TS also works directly with the CITE Board and legal council to review contracts and policy issues. 

TS leverages these activities and aligns its internal resources to implement a variety of technology services designed to ensure that all of Ventura County benefits from the best possible technologies, at reasonable prices and improved efficiencies.

Our Services

Software and Data Services

  • Financial, Human Resources, and Payroll System (Escape)
  • Student Information Systems (SIS)
  • Data Integration

Infrastructure Services

  • Data Center
  • Network Connectivity

Educational Technology

  • Professional Development and Training
  • Digital Citizenship

IT Service and Support

  • HelpDesk
  • Contracted Support Services, Schedules, Rates, Defined Services

VCEDNET

  • Ventura County Education Network is a federal registered Internet Service Provider. It provides Internet services and connectivity to school districts, charter schools and private schools in Ventura County.

Incident Monitoring ToolIncident Monitoring 

We have established an Incident Monitoring communication tool, which provides both real-time and historical data on the status of our infrastructure and essential application

Incident Monitoring Website: https://vcoe-410.freshstatus.io/

If you would like to receive email notifications for status updates, please click Subscribe on the Incident Monitoring website. 


Scheduled Maintainance VCOE Technology Service Scheduled Monthly Maintenance 

 

 

  • May 10, 2024 @ 8 p.m. - May 11, 2024 @ 8pm
  • Jun 2024 - No Maintenance
  • July 12, 2024 @ 8pm - July 13, 2024 @ 8pm
  • Aug 9, 2024 @ 8pm - Aug 10, 2024 @ 8pm
  • Sep 13, 2024 @ 8 pm - Sep 14, 2024 @ 8pm
  • Oct  11,2024 @ 8 pm - Oct 12, 2024 @ 8pm
  • Nov 8, 2024 @ 8pm - Nov 9, 2024 @ 8 pm
  • Dec 13, 2024 @ 8pm - Dec 14, 2024 @ 8 pm
  • Jan 10, 2025 @ 8 pm - Jan 11, 2025 @ 8pm
  • Feb 14, 2025 @ 8pm - Feb 15, 2025 @ 8 pm
  • Mar 14, 2025 @ 8 pm - Mar 15, 2025 @ 8 pm
  • Apr 11, 2025 @ 8 p.m. - Apr  12, 2025@ 8 pm
 
Upcoming Technology Classes

Q SIS Consortium Mtg

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Event Date 03/19/2026

MEETING DESCRIPTION:
This meeting is open to and recommended for Q primary support contacts who assist their LEAs in managing Q Software and State Reporting using Q Software.  This meeting is a monthly meeting for you to receive important up-to-date information and collaborate with other Q Consortium contacts using Q software.

VC SIS: Secondary Scheduling (Exp. Users)

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Event Date(s) 03/17/2026 - 03/19/2026

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Do you build the master schedule for your Middle School or High School?  Do you have experience with master scheduling, but need more training for the Q SIS?  Do you have experience collecting course requests, adding sections to the master schedule, and hand scheduling students?

If you said yes to all those questions, you may be a good candidate for this training! This training is shortened and fast tracked to accommodate staff who have experience in Secondary Scheduling but may need to brush up on using the latest version of Q SIS to get the job done.  We will also give you tips and tricks to make your job a bit easier.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Recommended Prerequisite: VCSIS Schedule Building Theory and or previous experience in building a Master Schedule.

VC SIS: Secondary Scheduling (Exp. Users)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Event Date(s) 03/17/2026 - 03/19/2026

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Do you build the master schedule for your Middle School or High School?  Do you have experience with master scheduling, but need more training for the Q SIS?  Do you have experience collecting course requests, adding sections to the master schedule, and hand scheduling students?

If you said yes to all those questions, you may be a good candidate for this training! This training is shortened and fast tracked to accommodate staff who have experience in Secondary Scheduling but may need to brush up on using the latest version of Q SIS to get the job done.  We will also give you tips and tricks to make your job a bit easier.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Recommended Prerequisite: VCSIS Schedule Building Theory and or previous experience in building a Master Schedule.

VC SIS: Secondary Scheduling (Exp. Users)

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Event Date(s) 03/17/2026 - 03/19/2026

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Do you build the master schedule for your Middle School or High School?  Do you have experience with master scheduling, but need more training for the Q SIS?  Do you have experience collecting course requests, adding sections to the master schedule, and hand scheduling students?

If you said yes to all those questions, you may be a good candidate for this training! This training is shortened and fast tracked to accommodate staff who have experience in Secondary Scheduling but may need to brush up on using the latest version of Q SIS to get the job done.  We will also give you tips and tricks to make your job a bit easier.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Recommended Prerequisite: VCSIS Schedule Building Theory and or previous experience in building a Master Schedule.

VC SIS: New to Secondary Scheduling

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Event Date(s) 02/03/2026 - 02/05/2026

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Are you being asked to build your Middle School or High School’s master schedule for the first time? Are you part of a scheduling team or have prior experience but need a comprehensive refresher? Then you should take this class which will guide you through the entire process using QSIS software. 

Using a 3 phase approach (1-course collection, 2-master schedule construction and 3-master schedule adjustment) taking you through the processes, as well as the software, this course is designed to give you an intensive study of secondary scheduling from start to finish.

Secondary scheduling is a group project, so do not hesitate to bring your entire team!

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Recommended Prerequisite: VCSIS Schedule Building Theory (AKA Master Schedule Roadmap)

VC SIS: New to Secondary Scheduling

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Event Date(s) 02/03/2026 - 02/05/2026

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Are you being asked to build your Middle School or High School’s master schedule for the first time? Are you part of a scheduling team or have prior experience but need a comprehensive refresher? Then you should take this class which will guide you through the entire process using QSIS software. 

Using a 3 phase approach (1-course collection, 2-master schedule construction and 3-master schedule adjustment) taking you through the processes, as well as the software, this course is designed to give you an intensive study of secondary scheduling from start to finish.

Secondary scheduling is a group project, so do not hesitate to bring your entire team!

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Recommended Prerequisite: VCSIS Schedule Building Theory (AKA Master Schedule Roadmap)

VC SIS: New to Secondary Scheduling

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Event Date(s) 02/03/2026 - 02/05/2026

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Are you being asked to build your Middle School or High School’s master schedule for the first time? Are you part of a scheduling team or have prior experience but need a comprehensive refresher? Then you should take this class which will guide you through the entire process using QSIS software. 

Using a 3 phase approach (1-course collection, 2-master schedule construction and 3-master schedule adjustment) taking you through the processes, as well as the software, this course is designed to give you an intensive study of secondary scheduling from start to finish.

Secondary scheduling is a group project, so do not hesitate to bring your entire team!

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Recommended Prerequisite: VCSIS Schedule Building Theory (AKA Master Schedule Roadmap)

VC SIS: Schedule Building Theory

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Event Date(s) 01/20/2026 - 01/21/2026

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This hands-on learning session teaches you best scheduling practices for successfully constructing a school master schedule. You will participate in fun, instructor-led, team activities and build a physical master schedule from start to finish without utilizing any specific SIS software. This universal approach stresses master schedule construction concepts that ensure each student’s needs are met. You will become familiar with master schedule terminology and adopt best practice strategies to:

  • Resolve potential schedule conflicts with single course offerings (singletons)

  • Balance section size for multiple course offerings (doubletons and multiples)

  • Properly place specialty sections such as Academies, Block Schedules, Cycle Days, Team Teaching and more (constraints)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Hands-on team activities. Participation in exercises and discussions is a must.

 

VC SIS: Schedule Building Theory

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Event Date(s) 01/20/2026 - 01/21/2026

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This hands-on learning session teaches you best scheduling practices for successfully constructing a school master schedule. You will participate in fun, instructor-led, team activities and build a physical master schedule from start to finish without utilizing any specific SIS software. This universal approach stresses master schedule construction concepts that ensure each student’s needs are met. You will become familiar with master schedule terminology and adopt best practice strategies to:

  • Resolve potential schedule conflicts with single course offerings (singletons)

  • Balance section size for multiple course offerings (doubletons and multiples)

  • Properly place specialty sections such as Academies, Block Schedules, Cycle Days, Team Teaching and more (constraints)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Hands-on team activities. Participation in exercises and discussions is a must.