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Event Date 04/25/2025We are pleased to announce the fourth workshop in our Classified Personnel Professional Development Series titled Empowering Excellence: Building Skills for the Future. This fourth workshop will focus on "How to Make Better Decisions with Critical Thinking". All employees should seek supervisorial approval. We look forward to your participation!
(8 Day Event) 08/29/2024 - 06/26/2025The 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.
Event Date 04/25/2025The California College Guidance Initiative (CCGI) manages CaliforniaColleges.edu, the official state platform for college and career planning. Our mission is to simplify the path to college for all California students, close opportunity gaps, and provide seamless transitions from K-12 to college and career.Training Topics:CCGI Partnered Districts with Live Data: Hands-on training and foster collaboration among Districts actively utilizing live data.
Future Partnerships & Data Onboarding: Overview, demonstration, and collaborative discussions for Districts exploring opportunities for data onboarding.Join us to learn more
(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.
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:
Event Date 04/24/2025This training is by invitation only and is intended to for Technology Staff who support their LEA using Q SIS Software. Topics covered include:
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:
We look forward to your participation as we drive forward innovative solutions and strengthen our network of learning leaders.
(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
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
Event Date 04/22/2025Purchasing and Accounts Payable Roundtable and Training for district fiscal staff.
(6 Day Event) 12/19/2024 - 05/15/2025
VC SIS: Q Behavior Training Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Event Date 04/16/2025COURSE 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 04/16/2025Mental 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 04/14/2025COURSE 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.
Event Date 04/16/2025COURSE 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.
Event Date 04/16/2025Mental 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/
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.
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
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.
Event Date 04/09/2025Join 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.
Event Date 04/09/2025Expanded 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.
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
Event Date 04/04/2025
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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:
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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:
Why Attend?
Join us for a meaningful day highlighting student leadership and their innovative ideas for strengthening our local community.
Event Date 04/04/2025Mental 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/
(4 Day Event) 03/31/2025 - 04/03/2025
In this 4-part virtual training, participants will:
(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:
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View the Local Control and Accountability Plans for VCOE and Ventura County school districts.
Title IX anti-discrimination information, Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) and contacts.