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  • VCOE Focus on Education - August 2024

    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 •...
  • Back to School 2024-25: Educating our Kids from Cradle to Career

    Find out what's new for the 2024-25 school year from Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools.
  • New Bookmobile to Serve Ventura County Schools

    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

2024/25 State and Federal Programs Directors' Meeting

Friday, April 25, 2025

(8 Day Event) 08/29/2024 - 06/26/2025
The Department of State & Federal Accountability at the Ventura County Office of Education presents a FREE virtual collaboration opportunity with local districts. This initiative aims to offer a unified system of support in line with The California Department of Education's evolving and integrated accountability system. Come join us for the latest updates, key highlights, assistance, and valuable resources.

UPK/UTK Professional Development Series, 2024-25: Play, Explore, and Count for Early Math Learning

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Event Date 04/24/2025

VCOE's Early Childhood Programs is excited to offer this UPK/UTK Workshop series for ECE and TK Teachers, Aides and Administrators.

In this workshop, participants will:

  • Experience ways to help students learn and enjoy math concepts using simple materials and conversations
  • Explore opportunities to play and reason
  • Consider developmental stages as young learners begin to understand numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns.

Q Administrator Support Training

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Event Date 04/24/2025
This training is by invitation only and is intended to for Technology Staff who support their LEA using Q SIS Software. 

Topics covered include:

  • Q Permissions and protection of student data, 
  • CALPADS Overview, 
  • Programs, 
  • Marks Setup
  • Track Review
  • New Year
  • Year End
  • PreEnrollment/ReEnrollment Overview
  • EL Overview
  • Ticket best practices/recommendations
  • Grad Requirements

Expanded Learning Leadership Meeting

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Event Date 04/23/2025

Join us for an engaging Expanded Learning Leadership Meeting designed to foster collaboration, provide timely updates, and expand your professional network. This meeting will feature:

  • Guest Presenters: Hear from distinguished experts who will share insights and best practices on advancing learning initiatives.
  • CDE Updates & Representatives: Receive the latest updates from CDE and engage directly with their representatives to discuss new policies and initiatives.
  • Interactive Q&A Session: Participate in a dynamic Q&A segment where you can address your questions and explore in-depth discussions on current challenges and opportunities.
  • PD Offerings: Learn about upcoming professional development offerings designed to enhance your skills and leadership within our learning community.
  • Community Engagement Opportunities: Discover exciting opportunities to connect and collaborate with community partners, furthering our collective mission and impact.

We look forward to your participation as we drive forward innovative solutions and strengthen our network of learning leaders.

Wellness Community of Practice Meeting

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

(6 Day Event) 09/23/2024 - 04/23/2025

VCOE is excited to announce this year’s schedule of meetings for our “Wellness Community of Practice”! The Wellness Community of Practice is a blending of the former Wellness Center Community of Practice along with SEL School Counselor Community of Practice. We are choosing to consolidate these meetings and bring you an engaging and useful series of gathering this school year that mix up live meetings with Zoom meetings.  Altogether, these gatherings aim to highlight effective practices and to invite discussion around them. We welcome all educators with an interest in supporting student wellness into the community of practice.


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 practice; to connect with fellow educators; to be uplifted

VC SIS: Scheduling in Q for Elementary

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Event Date 04/22/2025

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This class will provide you with an overall understanding of the scheduling process at the elementary school level. You will gain hands-on experience, learn the best practices of elementary scheduling and receive additional resources focusing on the scheduling module in Q SIS software.  By taking this class you will acquire the necessary skills in QSIS to:

  • Assign courses to teachers

  • Schedule students into teacher’s courses

  • Maintain and update student schedules

  • Utilize appropriate reports

  • Align courses and standard sets for Standards Based Report Cards

Purchasing and Accounts Payable Roundtable and Training

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Event Date 04/22/2025
Purchasing and Accounts Payable Roundtable and Training for district fiscal staff.

Fee Schedule Workgroup

Thursday, April 17, 2025

(6 Day Event) 12/19/2024 - 05/15/2025

VC SIS: Q Behavior Training

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Event Date 04/16/2025
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Q Behavior is a class that will teach you how to enter Incidents, Policies and Penalties so that they are properly reported to CALPADS. You will also explore the Behavior application broadly learning all of its features and commonly pulled reports.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Event Date 04/16/2025
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/

VC SIS: Intro to Q Reports Canvas Training

Monday, April 14, 2025

Event Date 04/14/2025

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Intro to Q Reports is a course that will walk you through all of the areas of a report in Q. You will learn where to find reports, how to sort and filter selections to get the most meaningful data, how to save custom settings, and how to publish your report results to a .pdf or export to Excel. Additionally, you will delve into Report Writer, learn to design a custom report and how to effectively use Pivot Tables allowing you to drill down to the precise data you need.

This robust class is designed to conveniently fit into your busy work schedule. It is held over a 3 week period of time asynchronously. It’s flexible in that you may choose to finish all 4 hours of instruction in one setting, or to spread out the material over a span of time during the 3 weeks. You will receive feedback from your instructor throughout the time you spend in the course. Upon successful completion you will receive a digital badge/certificate you can add to your resume/portfolio and or provide to your LEA showing off your new skill set and ability in Q.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
This is a hands-on, self-guided, asynchronous, Canvas course. Participants will need a desktop / laptop computer with internet access to be able to complete the assignments in Q SIS game training database. Your instructor will send you information about how to get started in Canvas and how to log into our training system prior to the beginning date of the class.

PM. NCPI Refresher

Friday, April 11, 2025

Event Date 04/11/2025

Everyone who is certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 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 school districts, charter schools, non-public schools and contractors.  We are not able to oversee the integrity of the interventions utilized by persons who are not our employees or ensure their attendance at required annual refresher courses.  People who do not meet these criteria are welcome to attend but will not be CPI certified.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLYER 

Recruiting and Maintaining Attendance plus Assisting with Homework

Friday, April 11, 2025

Event Date 04/11/2025

In this session, we will discover key strategies for attracting and sustaining high attendance in your Expanded Learning program by creating an environment that meets the diverse needs of youth. Learn how to design activities that align with their interests and passions, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement. Additionally, explore ways to transform homework time into a meaningful opportunity for academic growth. Rather than simply providing answers, develop techniques to guide and support youth in building essential problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

 

AM. NCPI Refresher

Friday, April 11, 2025

Event Date 04/11/2025

Everyone who is certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention 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 school districts, charter schools, non-public schools and contractors.  We are not able to oversee the integrity of the interventions utilized by persons who are not our employees or ensure their attendance at required annual refresher courses.  People who do not meet these criteria are welcome to attend but will not be CPI certified.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLYER 

Setting up for Success in Expanded Learning

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Event Date 04/09/2025
Join us for an engaging professional development session hosted by CynDee Zandes from Consult 4 Kids, where you will explore how Expanded Learning extends the school day by creating a system and structure to support a quality program and exemplary staff performance. As part of the Expanded Learning PD series for site coordinators, this interactive session delves into the critical connections between Expanded Learning programs and the school day, caregivers, and the community, providing practical strategies and actionable insights designed to elevate your impact and drive positive change within your organization.

What are Expanded Learning Particulars?

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Event Date 04/09/2025
Expanded Learning encompasses numerous components of Ed. Code that are then interwoven with programs running alongside each other. In this session we will review issues of compliance, organizing to accomplish outcomes which benefit children and youth, and coordinate all our learning with the Quality Standards.

NCPI Level One

Monday, April 7, 2025

Event Date 04/07/2025

The techniques you will learn will focus on preventing explosive 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 5, Section 3000.  

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 virtual and the in-person training and pass a written examination in order to receive full 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, nor are we able to ensure that they attend annual refresher courses.  People who do not meet these criteria are welcome to attend, but will not be CPI certified.


DRESS CODE: Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes.  No open toed shoes, sandals or heels otherwise 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 and will have to reschedule their in-person training date. 

Workshop meets requirements of VC SELPA ACP, Module IV (Professional Only)

CLICK HERE VIEW FLYER 

Guiding Principles: AAC Case by Case

Friday, April 4, 2025

Event Date 04/04/2025

Presented by:

  • Katie Connelly, M.S., CCC-SLP/AAC Specialist Assistive Technology Assessment Center, Ventura County SELPA
  • Angel Dominguez, M.A., CCC-SLP/AAC Specialist Assistive Technology Assessment Center, Ventura County SELPA


This advanced half-day workshop for Speech and Language Pathologists will focus on the AAC process from assessment to intervention centering on case studies within the participants’ own caseloads. Strategies will be workshopped in small groups and participants will have a plan to take with them at the end of the session.

This course is offered for a total of .3 ASHA CEUs (Professional, Advanced). To receive ASHA CEUs you must complete and submit the Learner Outcomes, Intent to Change form and fee at the conclusion of the workshop. An additional $5.00 fee will be charged onsite by the VC SELPA for participants who request we report attendance to the ASHA CE registry. It is not collected by ASHA.

Disclosure – Facilitator, Katie Connelly, Financial – Ms. Connelly is an employee of the Ventura County SELPA . Non-Financial – Ms. Connelly does not have any relevant non-financials. Disclosure – Facilitator, Angel Dominguez, Financial – Mr. Dominguez an employee of the Ventura County SELPA . Non-Financial – Mr. Dominguez does not have any relevant non-financials.

Learner outcomes:

  1. Define the SETT Framework as it relates to the AAC evaluation process.
  2. Name the four levels of AAC communicative competency and describe how to incorporate one of them into a student’s daily routines.
  3. List resources that support teachers, parents, peers, and other related services providers in implementing AAC systems.


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Civic Action Project Expo (Grades 6-12)

Friday, April 4, 2025

Event Date 04/04/2025

2025 Student Civic Action Project Expo

The Ventura County Office of Education invites Students, teacher leads, administrators, and local community and civic leaders to the Student Civic Action Project Expo—a dynamic platform for students from local districts and charters to showcase their impactful Civic Engagement Action Projects and Ethnic Studies Capstone Projects.

Event Highlights:

  • Interactive Presentations: Opportunities for students to present, engage with peers, and vote on standout projects.

Why Attend?

  • Amplifies Student Voice: Celebrates student initiatives addressing pressing community issues.
  • Encourages Collaboration: Creates space for dialogue, feedback, and idea-sharing.
  • Supports Student Recognition: Helps students achieve the State Seal of Civic Engagement by meeting criteria for Civic Engagement, Self-reflection, and Civic-mindedness.
  • Fosters Civic Leadership: Offers civic leaders insights into youth perspectives and priorities.

Join us for a meaningful day highlighting student leadership and their innovative ideas for strengthening our local community.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (Virtual)

Friday, April 4, 2025

Event Date 04/04/2025
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/

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

Thursday, April 3, 2025

(4 Day Event) 03/31/2025 - 04/03/2025

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
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Thank you for your cooperation.

TNT Network Meetings

Thursday, April 3, 2025

(4 Day Event) 10/07/2024 - 04/03/2025

These are informal sharing and networking events, designed for WorkAbility1 Staff, SpEd Transition Teachers, Middle School, High School, and Post-Secondary Teachers. Teachers will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues about planning for students’ transition to adult life.
It is recommended that at least 1 representatives from each district attend and bring information back to share.



The 24/25 TNT meetings are all scheduled in person. You are able to register for all  workshops or only for the ones you'd like to attend. The workshops are as follows:

  • October 7, 2024- Mini Fair
  • February 4, 2025- Employment Panel
  • April 3, 2025- Educational Panel

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

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

(4 Day Event) 03/31/2025 - 04/03/2025

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
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Thank you for your cooperation.

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

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

(4 Day Event) 03/31/2025 - 04/03/2025

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
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Thank you for your cooperation.

"The Way Forward" with Dr. Anthony Muhammad

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

(8 Day Event) 10/07/2024 - 04/01/2025
In partnership with Solution Tree, Ventura County Office of Education invites you to join Dr. Anthony Muhammad for 8 virtual sessions in an exclusive book study. Book included!

This book will help K-12 educators:

  • Understand the racial, gender, and disability movements of the past 
  • Gain insight on professional learning communities
  • Apply lessons learned from past challenges in education to present-day concerns 
  • Engage in PLC Right 
  • Reflect on long-term effects of the pandemic on education 
  • Determine how to face teacher morale and retention, student trauma and accountability systems.
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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).