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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

Q SIS Consortium Mtg

Thursday, June 26, 2025

Event Date 06/26/2025

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.

2024/25 State and Federal Programs Directors' Meeting

Thursday, June 26, 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 Summer Institute - Hands on STEM

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Event Date 06/25/2025

VCOE's Early Childhood Programs is excited to offer a professional development training for Early Childhood and TK teachers and paraeducators. 

In the training Hands on STEM, participants will:

  • Learn it's never too early to introduce Science to young children. 
  • Learn how to focus integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) through exploration and play. 
  • Explore non-fiction topics to heighten a child’s curiosity of the world we live in.

UPK/UTK Summer Institute - Equity-Centered Continuous Improvement through P-3 Assessments

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Event Date 06/25/2025

VCOE's Early Childhood Programs, in partnership with 21CSLA, is excited to offer a professional development training for ECE Administrators, Elementary School Principals, and Teacher Leaders.

In the training Equity-Centered Continuous Improvement through P-3 Assessments, participants will:

  • Be grounded in foundational knowledge and key practices of developmentally appropriate early learning assessments, with an emphasis on observational assessment for continuous improvement
  • Utilize and apply an equity frame to explore, unpack, and critique current assessment practices through examining assessment artifacts across the P-3 system.

Throughout this training, leaders will reflect, synthesize and apply learning to transform your local contexts in order to advance equity-centered, developmentally appropriate, and purposeful assessment into continuous improvement efforts across the P-3 system.

UPK/UTK Summer Institute - Learning Centers: Supporting Purposeful Play

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Event Date 06/24/2025
VCOE's Early Childhood Programs is excited to offer a professional development training for Early Childhood and TK teachers and paraeducators. 

In the training Learning Centers: Supporting Purposeful Play, participants will:

  • Explore the research-based connections between high-quality environments and children’s learning and development
  • Consider opportunities to design learning centers and materials to support purposeful play.
  • Discover how the Preschool/Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations and Frameworks to support teachers in creating meaningful learning centers.

UPK/UTK Summer Institute - Inquiry through Play

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Event Date 06/24/2025

VCOE's Early Childhood Programs, in partnership with 21CSLA, is excited to offer a professional development training for ECE Administrators, Elementary School Principals, and Teacher Leaders.

In the training Inquiry through Play, participants will:

  • Provide leaders with an immersive play experience built on the foundation that high-quality, purposeful play is the right of every child
  • Invite leaders to consider play as a critical lever in advancing equity, foundational to lifelong learning, including discipline-specific and social and emotional learning
  • Highlight the needs of specific populations of students concerning play
  • Address concerns around building the capacity of leaders to support high-quality, equity-centered, transitional kindergarten learning environments

This training aims to how leaders advocate for, resource, evaluate, and partner with teachers and families for equity-centered, inquiry-driven, play-based instruction.

UPK/UTK Summer Institute - Lego Education: Learning Through Play

Monday, June 23, 2025

Event Date 06/23/2025

VCOE's Early Childhood Programs is excited to offer a professional development training for Early Childhood and TK teachers and paraeducators. 

In the training Lego Education: Learning Through Play, participants will:

  • Discover how learning through play challenges students to be effective communicators and collaborators, iterative designers, and creative problem-solvers.
  • Explore hands-on playful learning that also supports children's content and skill acquisition across content areas.

UPK/UTK Summer Institute - Leaders Envisioning Equitable TK Classrooms in Action

Monday, June 23, 2025

Event Date 06/23/2025

VCOE's Early Childhood Programs, in partnership with 21CSLA, is excited to offer a professional development training for ECE Administrators, Elementary School Principals, and Teacher Leaders.

In the training Leaders Envisioning Equitable TK Classrooms in Action, participants will:

  • Engage in activities and discussions to develop their understanding of what constitutes a high-quality, equity-focused TK program.
  • Learn more about the Preschool Transitional Kindergarten Learning Foundations (PTKLF)
  • Explore principles of child development and alignment across the preschool to kindergarten continuum.
  • Identify specific "look-fors" in TK classrooms using an equity lens.
  • Learn about equity-focused classrooms.

This training aims to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to support the implementation of UTK initiatives by providing tools to assess and promote inclusive, high-quality learning environments for young children.

Chief Accountants' Meeting and Year-End Training Workshop

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Event Date 06/11/2025
Year-End Workshop for District Fiscal Directors and Accountants.

Authentic Youth Leadership

Friday, June 6, 2025

Event Date 06/06/2025

Youth are often the most untapped resource in your program. In this session, we will explore strategies for designing authentic leadership opportunities that allow youth to take charge and contribute meaningfully. We’ll discuss how to actively incorporate their voices into the planning process, ensuring that their ideas and perspectives shape the direction of your Expanded Learning activities, fostering a sense of ownership and engagement.

Elevating Staff Practice in Expanded Learning

Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Event Date 06/04/2025

In this session we will focus on jump starting new hires, especially in the middle of the year. We will also dive into coaching and supporting staff towards excellence, efficiency, and effectiveness. Our time together will then conclude with how we work with others when taking the “sting” out of need for change.  

2024/25 State and Federal Programs Directors' Meeting

Thursday, May 29, 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.

Virtual Spring Roadshow- CDE CALPADS Special Education

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Event Date 05/29/2025

Join the California Department of Education (CDE) Special Education Division staff for its Fall CALPADS Special Education Data Roadshow!

These sessions will train local special education data coordinators and Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA)-level staff on the updates and changes for the CALPADS End of Year Submission as well as other special education-related data. The training will cover:

  • IEP Implementation Data Collection
  • Preparing for End of Year
    • End of Year Deadlines
    • Example EOY Calendar
    • Local special education data system audit
  • Data Submission and Error Resolution
    • High Frequency Data Discrepancies
  • Reviewing EOY Reports
    • EOY State Performance Plan Indicators
    • Other data used in the Annual Determination Letter
  • Timeline Compliance Prong II and CALPADS Monitoring Report 16.21
  • Other Local Auditing in preparation for Fall 1 2025
  • 2025-26 Changes

 

*This training is for: SELPA staff, district, and site-level special education data coordinators are welcome to attend. CALPADS local educational agency (LEA) administrators.

**This event will only be hosted virtually, there is no in person option. 

VC Frontline Consortium Meeting

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Event Date 05/29/2025

This series of multi-session consortium meetings will focus on the Frontline systems and their integration in Ventura County.

ERP-CA (formerly Escape) System that will then transfer to Frontline Absence Management (Abs Mgmnt), Time & Attendance (T/A), and your respective Student Information System (SIS). 

Suggested LEA team attendees:  Leadership, HR staff, payroll staff, substitute recruiters

Possible topics to be covered in the session:

  • General issues experienced by the county LEAs
  • Information exchange group forum
  • Upcoming changes to Frontline products
  • County-wide changes to Frontline synchronization
 

CLASS Pre-K 2nd Edition Observer 3-part Training

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Event Date(s) 05/27/2025 - 05/29/2025

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
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.

ASPIRE funds are used to pay all associated participant fees for this Observer training ($900 value). Attendees must commit to attempting to pass certification testing within a 60-day window.

If you are unable to attend all sessions of a CLASS series: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 

Asbestos Awareness and Lead Hazard Communication Training

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Event Date 05/29/2025

Asbestos Awareness and Lead Hazard Communication Training. 

Non Public Schools Collaborative

Thursday, May 29, 2025

(5 Day Event) 09/11/2024 - 05/29/2025
Presented by: SELPA Administration

Ventura County districts are encouraged to participate in this collaborative meeting with the non-public schools in our county. The NPS’ will provide an overview of their programs and services. These meetings will support open communication between districts and NPS’ to better support students.

  • September 11, 2024 1:00pm - 3:00pm Board Room
  • October 24, 2024 2:30PM - 4:00pm Santa Paula Room
  • January 16, 2025 3:00pm - 4:30pm Santa Paula room
  • March 31, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm Santa Paula Room
  • May 29, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm Santa Paula Room

VC SIS: English Language Learner for Experienced Users

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Event Date 05/28/2025
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This class is for Advanced users. This class will prepare you to successfully record and track ELPAC (English Language Proficiency Assessments for California) and other English Language Learner data seamlessly. You will learn to use the English Learner application as intended, as a comprehensive tool to track the status, placement, history, reclassification and test results of students in an English Learner Development program. You will come away from this training with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enter English Learner data in Q properly ensuring students receive appropriate services and support during their educational journey and to avoid state reporting errors in CALPADS. While receiving hands-on guided instruction, you will be introduced to the features of Q which are interconnected with the English Language Learner module such as Student Demographics, English Learner Proficiency Status, Program History, Communication Tracking and Test History.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
A basic understanding of English Learner Module or completion of the Intro English Language Learner Canvas course.

CLASS Pre-K 2nd Edition Observer 3-part Training

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Event Date(s) 05/27/2025 - 05/29/2025

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
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.

ASPIRE funds are used to pay all associated participant fees for this Observer training ($900 value). Attendees must commit to attempting to pass certification testing within a 60-day window.

If you are unable to attend all sessions of a CLASS series: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 

Counted Out or Connected In: Big Ideas in the CA Math Framework

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Event Date 05/27/2025

Join us for Part 2 of the Adoption Preparation Process: 
Counted Out or Connected In: Big Ideas in the CA Math Framework
May 27, 2025
1:00-4:00 pm
VCOE Conference and Educational Services Center
 
Then
  • Continue a thoughtful adoption process.
  • Prepare your 2026 Math adoption committee
  • Follow up sessions:
    • October or November 2025
    • January 2026
    • April 2026 Publishers Fair
  • Suggested audience: Assistant Superintendents of Ed. Services, Curriculum Directors, Math TOSAs / Coaches, Math Leaders, Potential Adoption Committee members or School Site Council members
  •  Free Event
Click HERE to view Flyer

CLASS Pre-K 2nd Edition Observer 3-part Training

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Event Date(s) 05/27/2025 - 05/29/2025

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
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.

ASPIRE funds are used to pay all associated participant fees for this Observer training ($900 value). Attendees must commit to attempting to pass certification testing within a 60-day window.

If you are unable to attend all sessions of a CLASS series: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 

Multilingualism Leadership Network 2024-25

Friday, May 23, 2025

(5 Day Event) 10/18/2024 - 05/23/2025

The Ventura County Multilingualism Leadership Network is a professional learning and collaborative growth space for educators from across our county who serve and support multilingual communities, students and their families. Sessions are fundamentally designed on assets-based pedagogies that elevate the cultural and linguistic fortitudes of the varied typologies of multilingual learners in our schools while concurrently supporting their needs. California's overarching vision of educational equity for multilingual students is that each classroom is an equitable, inclusive, responsive, and supportive learning environment where all students thrive and develop the competencies that will allow them to pursue the greatest number of postsecondary options and live a fulfilling and rewarding adult life of self-actualization attainment.

*Two books will guide the focus and learning outcomes of our network - Street Data: A Next-Generation Model for Equity, Pedagogy, and School Transformation written by Shane Safir & Jamila Dugan AND Bilingual First Language Acquisition by Annick De Houwer*

Please click here to view flyer.

FCC End of Year Gathering / Convivio de provedoras de fin de año

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Event Date 05/22/2025

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VCOE ECP invites you for an evening together to reflect on the year and enjoy an evening of fun activities. Open to all Family Child Care Providers participating in Quality Counts Ventura County. 

Dinner will be provided.

The last day to register is May 5th.

VCOE ECP les invita a una noche de convivio para reflexionar sobre el año y disfrutar de una noche de actividades divertidas. El convivio estára abierto a todas las proveedoras de Cuidado Infantil Familiar que participan en Quality Counts Ventura County. 

Se proporcionará cena.

El último día para inscribirse es el 5 de mayo.  

Lesson Design and Delivery

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Event Date 05/22/2025

Designing captivating lessons is just the first step. The next challenge is delivering them in a way that truly engages students. In this session, we will dive into both the design and delivery processes, providing strategies to create dynamic, interactive learning opportunities that capture students' attention and inspire active participation.

2024-2025 Assistant Superintendent Network

Thursday, May 22, 2025

(5 Day Event) 09/25/2024 - 05/22/2025
Ventura County Assistant Superintendent Network Meetings

Flyer here.

 

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Bullying/Harassment
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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).