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    A Back to School Message • New School Bookmobile Hits the Road • Financial Literacy for High Schoolers • High School Voter Education Weeks • Hands-On Learning at the LMNOP Lab • Take the Survey: Student Cell Phone Use • First-Ever Ethnic Studies Conference •...
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    Find out what's new for the 2024-25 school year from Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools.
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    A brand new mobile library dedicated to serving local students was unveiled today at the Ventura County Government Center. The School Mobile Library will visit schools throughout Ventura County, with a particular focus on those that do not have credentialed librari...

 

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Upcoming Events

Agency 101 / Agencia 101

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Event Date 02/12/2026

Resources for families of at-risk children & youth. 
Join us to learn about community resources, fees, eligibility requirements, funding streams, etc.

Learn about new services available to youth & families
*Prevention *Legal / Law Enforcement *Child Care *Employment Programs *Child / Family Services *Housing *After School Care *Juvenile Justice Options *Health Benefits *Education *Mental Health Programs *Respite Care

This workshop is FREE! Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Recursos para familias de niños y jóvenes en riesgo
Aprenda sobre los recursos de la comunidad, las tarifas, los requisitos de elegibilidad, los flujos de financiación, etc.


Aprenda sobre servicios nuevos y disponibles para jóvenes y familias
*Prevención *Legal/Cumplimiento de la ley *Cuidado de niños *Programas de empleo
*Servicios para niños/familias *Vivienda*Cuidado después de la escuela *Opciones de justicia juvenil *Beneficios de salud
*Educación *Programas de salud mental *Cuidado de relevo

¡Este taller es GRATIS! Todos son bienvenidos.

2026/27 LCAP Kick-Off

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Event Date 02/11/2026
The VCOE LCAP Team will provide statutory technical assistance on:

  • LCAP Template & Instructions
  • Engaging Educational Partners
  • Dashboard: State & Local Indicators
  • Goal Analysis 

2026/27 LCAP Kick-Off

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Event Date 02/11/2026
The VCOE LCAP Team will provide statutory technical assistance on:

  • LCAP Template & Instructions
  • Engaging Educational Partners
  • Dashboard: State & Local Indicators
  • Goal Analysis 

Leaders RISE Through Change

Wednesday, February 11, 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.

Virtual Overview for Leaders Pre-K-3 CLASS 2nd Edition

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Event Date 02/10/2026

Join a virtual leadership overview session on the CLASS 2nd edition. Training will provide ECE leaders with an understanding of CLASS as a system for supporting continuous quality improvement and for effective CLASS implementation.

Participants will:

  • Be able to describe CLASS and its impact on child outcomes
  • Identify elements of CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd dimensions
  • Understand and describe the observation process
  • Interpret CLASS data
  • Create a plan to support CLASS implementation within their program
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies in Region C to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Region C includes 10 California counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura. Thank you for your cooperation.

PM. NCPI Refresher

Monday, February 9, 2026

Event Date 02/09/2026

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, February 9, 2026

Event Date 02/09/2026

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.

ITCC Meetings

Friday, February 6, 2026

(4 Day Event) 10/14/2025 - 04/29/2026
These meetings will be held both in person and virtually, you will have the opportunity to choose they way you'd like to participate during the registration process. 

In person location: 
VCOE CESC in the Santa Paula Room
5100 Adolfo Rd. 
Camarillo, 93012

Virtual participation will be via Zoom.
The Zoom link will be shared with all participants a day prior to the meeting. 

Annual Legislative Update

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Event Date 02/05/2026

Each year, new legislation impacts the daily operations and systems in our public schools, resulting in the amendment of existing, and development of new, policies and procedures. Subsequently, such changes must be reflected in documents that local educational agencies (LEA) and schools are obligated to produce and/or post – whether physically on the school campus or on the LEA/school website. As the majority of these laws go into effect in the middle of the school year, county, district, charter and school site leaders are faced with many challenges in keeping track and complying with these laws.

This workshop will highlight new laws affecting the areas supported by student services/child welfare and attendance (CWA) staff.  Additionally, in preparation for the upcoming school year, the workshop will  identify necessary revisions to the annual notification to parents/guardians and students and the parent/student handbook based on newly enacted legislation, as well as remind LEAs of the notifications that must be posted in facilities and/or online. Suggested strategies and resources to assist with implementation and compliance will be provided.

This event will be a virtual training. Log-in information will be shared shortly prior to the event. 

Bilingual Authorization Program (BAP) Information Session - Virtual

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Event Date 02/05/2026
Are you interested in completing bilingual authorization (Spanish/English) requirements?

Attend the virtual information session on February 5, 2026 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. with Dr. Leticia Q. Ramos, Director, Instructional Support Services at Ventura County Office of Education.

Topics to be covered:

  • Program Overview
  • Admission Requirements
  • Application Procedures
  • Start and End Dates
  • Course Schedules
  • Program Costs
Session is free of charge, but registration is required.


Please click here to view flyer.

Pathways to Success Webinar Series

Thursday, February 5, 2026

(8 Day Event) 09/04/2025 - 05/07/2026
An Alternative Dispute Resolution Series for Educators

*All sessions are from 8:00am-9:00am via Zoom 

** You can select the sessions you're interested in during registration—attendance at all sessions is not required.   


Session dates and titles

  • 9/4/2025- Pathways to Successful IEP meetings: What you need to know to promote success
  • 10/2/2025- Elements of Facilitation: An overview of the skills to facilitate a student centered meeting
  • 11/6/2025- Effective Listening Skills
  • 12/4/2025- Planning for Difficult Conversations
  • 2/5/2026- Conflict Prevention Strategies
  • 3/5/2026- Conflict Management Strategies
  • 4/2/2026- Trust-Building Behaviors
  • 5/7/2026- Inclusive Practives in IEP Meetings
 

Civic Engagement Professionals Network

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

(4 Day Event) 09/15/2025 - 04/15/2026
The Network Supports:

  • State Seal of Civic Engagement (SSCE)
  • Civic Action Projects and support of similar district & charter initiatives
  • Community partner presentations & networking
  • Civic Learning & Civic Learning Professional Development

Brief Intervention Training (2-Day)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Event Date(s) 02/03/2026 - 02/04/2026
This 2-day virtual training is to build skills of counselors and other adults working with adolescents. BI is a short-term counseling style of intervention that consists of 2 to 4 sessions aimed at adolescents who use tobacco, marijuana, alcohol and/or other drugs. This approach uses motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy and the stages of change model to meet the needs of adolescents.

Note* Must attend both days to earn CEU's.

Collaborative Learning Sessions on Early Education in Expanded Learning

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

(4 Day Event) 09/17/2025 - 05/07/2026

Collaborative Learning Sessions on Early Education in Expanded Learning

A series hosted by the Region 8 UPK/Expanded Learning Workgroup

Designed by the four-county UPK/Expanded Learning Workgroup, this professional development series offers early education content and context to help expanded learning programs deepen their understanding and strengthen their capacity to support young children.

These collaborative learning sessions are designed for expanded learning activity leaders, coordinators, directors, and program strategists who support or influence TK through 3rd grade programming. Using the 12 Quality Standards for Expanded Learning as a guiding framework, the sessions will feature content curated by the four-county UPK/EXL Workgroup. Each session will offer opportunities to ask questions, explore practical applications, and engage in meaningful group dialogue to deepen understanding and build capacity for serving young learners.

Session Format & Structure:
Each virtual gathering follows an interactive format designed to maximize participant engagement and knowledge sharing. Sessions will be recorded for future reference and to accommodate varying schedules across our regional partnership.

The structured format includes:

  • County Presentation Component: Early childhood specialists from the UPK/EXL Workgroup will present research-based strategies and highlight developmentally appropriate resources, tools, and approaches to support young learners in expanded learning environments.
  • Interactive Q&A: Following each presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in peer-to-peer learning, and reflect on how the content applies to their unique program contexts. The Region 8 Expanded Learning Technical Assistance Team will provide framing through the lens of the 12 Quality Standards for Expanded Learning.
  • Whole Group Discussion: A facilitated dialogue space for collective reflection and shared learning. Participants will engage in real-time conversations to explore connections across roles, identify common themes, and surface opportunities for growth within early childhood expanded learning.
Looking ahead, we hope to co-design future sessions in this series to include LEA best practice sharing and voices from the field. If you or someone from your team would like to share a story, strategy, or reflection from your TK–3 expanded learning efforts, we’d love to hear from you!

This series is designed to build capacity across our region to create high-quality, age-appropriate programming that complements and extends classroom learning. Delivered in a virtual format for broad accessibility, each session honors the collaborative spirit essential to strengthening early childhood education across our regional partnership.

Brief Intervention Training (2-Day)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Event Date(s) 02/03/2026 - 02/04/2026
This 2-day virtual training is to build skills of counselors and other adults working with adolescents. BI is a short-term counseling style of intervention that consists of 2 to 4 sessions aimed at adolescents who use tobacco, marijuana, alcohol and/or other drugs. This approach uses motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy and the stages of change model to meet the needs of adolescents.

Note* Must attend both days to earn CEU's.

2025-2026 CALPADS NETWORK Watch Party (in person) - With Fresno COE

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

(4 Day Event) 10/14/2025 - 04/14/2026

Click here for flyer.

Fresno COE is partnering with Ventura County to welcome CALPADS teams to attend their hybrid network, which includes Fresno County and other county agencies.

Rachel Aguila, a statewide CALPADS lead who facilitated last year’s Statewide Watch Parties, will be among the facilitators.

The CALPADS Network provides an opportunity to share best practices, receive updates on CALPADS business rules, and access resources that support data quality. Participants will also explore how CALPADS data impacts funding, accountability, and related areas.

All sessions will be offered as in-person watch party events. The Ventura County Office of Education and VCSELPA will join alongside our district and charter partners to learn and provide assistance.

The Zoom hybrid network will conclude at 11:00 a.m. Following that, optional office hours will be available with VCOE/VCSELPA staff for any questions or additional support.

PLEASE BRING A FULLY CHARGED ELECTRONIC DEVICE FOR HANDS ON ACTIVITIES. 

More information on the Data Governance Statewide Watch Party coming soon. 

TNT: Transition Networking Team Meetings

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

(6 Day Event) 09/16/2025 - 04/27/2026

TNT meetings are informal yet purposeful gatherings intended to facilitate collaboration and networking among special education teachers and WorkAbility1 staff. These meetings offer a valuable opportunity for educators to exchange ideas and strategies related to supporting students in their transition to adult life.

It is strongly recommended that each district or school designate at least one representative to attend and subsequently share the information and resources with their respective teams.

Schedule:

  • 9/16/2025 12:00-2:00pm: Transition Plan Development (virtual)
  • 9/23/2025 12:00-2:00pm: Transition Plan Development (virtual)
  • 10/8/2025 12:00-2:00pm: Transition Plan Developmlent (virtual)
  • 10/9/2025 12:00-3:00pm: Mini Fair 
  • 2/3/2026 12:30-2:30pm: Employment Panel
  • 4/27/2026 12:30-2:30: Education Panel
*You will be able to register for one or all scheduled meetings during the registration process. 

TK Coordinators and Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA) Community of Practice

Monday, February 2, 2026

(7 Day Event) 09/15/2025 - 05/04/2026
Please join us for an open forum for TK TOSAs & Coordinators to network and discuss TK relevant information and best practices.

Walking the Path Hand in Hand / Caminando el Sendero Mano a Mano

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Event Date 01/31/2026

Walking the Path Hand in Hand
Early Start to School Age

ABOUT

This event is designed for families of young children with disabilities (0-5 years old) and the professionals who support them!

All sessions will be available in both English and Spanish, with separate presentations in each language with a parent and a professional presenting together.

Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to learn and connect with others on the same path!

Schedule:

8:00 - 8:15am Check-in
8:00 - 9:00am Mini resource fair
8:15 - 8:55am Plenary Panel
9:00 - 10:00am Session I
10:10 - 11:10am Session II
11:20 - 12:20pm Session III


Sessions:
 

  • Organizing Your Special Education Life
  • Transition Part C to B
  • Visual Supports
  • Naturalistic Intervention
Child care provided by Channel Islands Social Services:
Free Child Care is available for a limited number of children ages 18 months to 6 years old, including children with disabilities. 

If you would like to request child care during the conference, please  answer "yes" during the registration process. Once your registration is reviewed, a staff member from Rainbow Connection will contact you with the required child care forms. These forms must be completed and returned before December 31, 2025 in order to reserve child care. 

When registering please be sure to include the number of children and their ages. 

Complimentary breakfast will be provided.

No cost to attend

VIEW ENGLISH FLYER                  VIEW SPANISH FLYER
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Caminando el Sendero Mano a Mano
Comienzo temprano a la edad escolar


Acerca del evento: 
Para familias con niños pequeños con discapacidad (de 0 a 5 años) y los profesionales que los apoyan.

 Todas las sesiones se presentarán por separado en inglés y español, y serán impartidas conjuntamente por un padre o madre y un profesional. ¡No te pierdas esta valiosa oportunidad para aprender y conectar con otras personas que comparten tu misma experiencia!

Agenda:
8:00 - 8:15Registro de entrada
8:00 - 9:00Mini feria de recursos
8:15 - 8:55Panel plenario
9:00 - 10:00Sesión I
10:10 - 11:10 Sesión II

11:20 - 12:20 Sesión III

Sesiones:

  • Organizando tu vida en educación especial
  • Transición de la Parte C a la Parte B
  • Apoyos visuales
  • Intervención naturalista

Cuidado de niños proporcionado por Channel Islands Social Services:
Se ofrece cuidado de niños gratuito para una cantidad limitada de niños de 18 meses a 6 años, incluyendo niños con discapacidades.

Si desea solicitar cuidado de niños durante la conferencia, responda "sí" durante el proceso de registro. Una vez que se revise su registro, un miembro del personal de Rainbow Connection se comunicará con usted para proporcionarle los formularios requeridos para el cuidado de niños. Estos formularios deben completarse y entregarse antes del 31 de diciembre de 2025 para reservar el cuidado.

Al registrarse, asegúrese de incluir la cantidad de niños y sus edades.

Se ofrecerá desayuno gratuito

No hay costo para asistir


FOLLETO EN ESPAÑOL             FOLLETO EN INGLES

Collaborative Meeting for SPED Directors and CBOs

Friday, January 30, 2026

Event Date 01/30/2026
Join us for an engaging session designed to strengthen collaboration between Special Education Directors and Chief Business Officials.This event will focus on aligning educational priorities with fiscal responsibility to ensure equitable and sustainable services for students with disabilities.

ADOS Refresher (virtual training)

Friday, January 30, 2026

Event Date 01/30/2026
Presented by: Themba Carr, PhD Licenssed Clinical Psychologist, Rady's Children's

About: 
The ADOS-2 Refresher Workshop , offers a concise review for professionals who have previously completed the ADOS-2 Introductory Clinical Workshop. This virtual session reinforces administration and scoring skills through video observations, guided discussions, and scoring practice. Participants will revisit key concepts related to clinical interpretation and the psychometric properties of the ADOS-2 to strengthen reliability and confidence in using the tool.


A workshop for school psychologists, speech language pathologists and occupational therapists.

Safe Schools & Human Trafficking Awareness Summit

Friday, January 30, 2026

Event Date 01/30/2026

Join educators from across Ventura County for a powerful, informative, and action-oriented conference focused on human trafficking prevention and student support. This event brings together national and local experts to deepen understanding and strengthen awareness to support students who may be at risk.

The conference includes a keynote from a nationally recognized expert, an overview of local human trafficking data trends in Ventura County, a survivor sharing their experience, and an expert panel offering practical guidance for supporting students.

Open to all Ventura County educators (including administrators, teachers, counselors, classified office staff, and support staff), community-based organizations, and county agencies.

Check-in and breakfast: 8:00–8:30 a.m.
Conference begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.

UPK/UTK Professional Development Series, 2025-26: Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten (PTKLF): Visual and Performing Arts Domain

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Event Date 01/29/2026
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 Visual Performing Arts domain for children age three to five-and-a-half years old
  • Learn how teachers can use the PTKLF to support development in the areas of Visual Arts, Music, Drama, and Dance
  • Recognize the value of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

SIRAS for New Specialists (virtual)

Thursday, January 29, 2026

(2 Day Event) 01/22/2026 - 01/29/2026
Presented by: Kerry Newlee, SELPA Director, Technical Support and Transition

This taining is for new specialists, including OTs, behaviorists, RTC, and NPS providers. Participants must attend both sessions to be fully trained.

Topics:
• Configuring your Account

• Writing Present Levels
• Goals
• Service Logs
• Progress Reports


This basic-level series is intended for  NEW Speciaists who have little to no prior experience with SIRAS. If you are an experienced user seeking updates or a refresher, please contact your district’s SIRAS administrator for appropriate resources.

Before You Attend

  • You must have an active SIRAS account
  • You must have successfully logged into SIRAS prior to the workshop

Ethnic Studies Teacher Professional Development

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Event Date 01/29/2026
Educators will explore how to use the Museum of Ventura County's resources to integrate ethnic studies into curricula, leverage oral histories to amilify diverse narratives, and foster critical thinking.


Please click here to view flyer.

 

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COVID-19
Information

General information and regulatory documents concerning COVID-19 and Ventura County schools.

Board
Agendas

See current and past agendas for meetings of the Ventura County Board of Education.

LCAP
Information

View the Local Control and Accountability Plans for VCOE and Ventura County school districts.

Bullying/Harassment
Suicide Prevention

Title IX anti-discrimination information, Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) and contacts.

VCOE does not offer competitive athletics as defined by California Education Code 221.9(e).