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(4 Day Event) 01/06/2026 - 01/15/2026
In this 4-part Virtual training, participants will:
(10 Day Event) 08/21/2025 - 05/21/2026This workgroup advances the efforts of school districts in Ventura County to gain revenue for the delivery of the mental health services in school. It also supports the development and use of an inter-connected framework of support for youth and families.
Event Date 12/18/2025
The techniques you will learn will focus on preventing risk 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 certification.
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 online and the in-person training and pass a written examination in order to receive 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.
DRESS CODE: Wear comfortable clothing and tennis shoes. No open toed shoes, sandals or heels, you will NOT be allowed to participate.
(6 Day Event) 09/24/2025 - 04/29/2026
Is the Wellness Community of Practice rightfor me?What: a gathering of educators who support studentwellness.Who: School Counselors, Therapists, Teachers,Administrators, and Administrative Staff, SupportStaff and anyone who supports student wellness.Why: To learn together; to share best ideas, to findsolutions, to improve our practic
Event Date 12/15/2025
Event Date 12/15/2025Mental 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) 10/02/2025 - 12/11/2025
Join us for a 4-part professional learning series — Building Skilled Readers Through Structured Literacy and Engaging Read-Alouds.
This workshop series is designed to help K-2 teachers deepen their understanding of Structured Literacy while exploring practical ways to use engaging literature to support and extend student learning.
Event Date 12/11/2025VCOE'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:
Event Date 12/10/2025
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.
(5 Day Event) 10/24/2025 - 04/29/2026We are pleased to announce the first session in our five-part Professional Development series for Classified Personnel, focused on FranklinCovey principles and practices. This series is designed to support growth, enhance workplace effectiveness, and empower employees with proven strategies for success.All employees should seek supervisorial approval. We look forward to your participation!
Event Date 12/08/2025This workshop provides technical support for the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and will feature members of the VCOE SELPA team to satisfy the mandatory 2026/27 SELPA Consultation per the EdCode 52062(a)(5) .
Event Date 12/05/2025
The California teaching pyramid model is a framework of evidence-based practices for promoting young children’s healthy social and emotional development.
Leaders play an essential role in supporting educators as they prepare to address the needs of children with challenging behavior and children with disabilities. In this workshop, early childhood and TK administrators and leaders will learn:
(5 Day Event) 10/10/2025 - 05/15/2026
The Ventura County Multilingualism Leadership Network is a professional learning community for educators across roles who educate and serve our multilingual communities in the county - students and families. Our sessions are grounded in asset-based pedagogies that honor the community cultural wealth of our multilingual communities.Aligned with California’s vision for educational equity, we strive to ensure every classroom is equitable, inclusive, responsive, and supportive—environments where all students can thrive, expand their competencies, and access the widest range of postsecondary opportunities, ultimately as global citizens leading fulfilling and rewarding lives.This year, our network’s learning, work, collaboration, and growth will be guided by the California ELA/ELD Framework and Paulo Freire’s Pedagogy of the Oppressed.
(4 Day Event) 10/14/2025 - 04/29/2026These 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 Room5100 Adolfo Rd. Camarillo, 93012Virtual participation will be via Zoom.The Zoom link will be shared with all participants a day prior to the meeting.
(4 Day Event) 09/12/2025 - 01/27/2026
VCOE, in collaboration with Kern County Superintendent of Schools and SIP, is pleased to announce this UDL trainer series for site teams. Designed to equip district teams with the tools and confidence to lead site-based implementation, the series promotes inclusive, learner-centered environments. Emphasis will be placed on supporting all students, with a focused lens on dually identified students, ensuring equitable access and meaningful learning for every learner.What is UDL?Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an evidence-based framework that embraces learner variability and empowers educators to design flexible lessons. By removing barriers to learning, UDL increases student engagement, access, and achievement.Why UDL?
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Event Date 12/04/2025W-2 Training for payroll staff.
(8 Day Event) 09/04/2025 - 05/07/2026An 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
Event Date 12/04/2025
(4 Day Event) 10/01/2025 - 05/06/2026Join us for a CoP focused on inclusion and best practices! Explore what’s working in the county and how we are supporting our youngest learners in the least restrictive setting. Share your experiences, learn from others, and contribute to fostering an inclusive educational environment for all learners.This series is designed for district and agency educators serving learners birth to 8 years of age. Each district or agency is encouraged to bring teams comprised of teachers, administrators, support staff, etc., who are interested in or are already implementing inclusion.
Event Date 12/02/2025Join us for an insightful professional development session hosted by Juan Sanchez formerly with the California Department of Education, where you will learn how to utilize valuable resources to develop or enhance internal controls in order to support high quality programs. With over 25 years of state and federal compliance and technical assistance experience across a wide array of programs, including Expanded Learning, Mr. Sanchez will guide participants through the methodologies and approaches LEAs can utilize to navigate the complex environment of state and federal categorical programs.
(3 Day Event) 10/09/2025 - 02/24/2026For this year's FREE networking opportunity, we welcome Sandy Seufert, an experienced Arts Education Leadership Consultant, to lead Ventura County districts/LEAs in a dynamic professional development series titled: "Flexing our Inquiry Muscle - Supporting All Arts Learners through the Power of Questions." This series will empower leaders and Grade Span Teams to cultivate curiosity and enhance learning for all students in the arts. LEAs will gain practical insights and tools for crafting impactful questions, designing inclusive instruction, and leveraging technology for innovative lesson planning.
(5 Day Event) 09/24/2025 - 05/22/2026Ventura County Assistant Superintendent Network MeetingsClick here for FLYER
(4 Day Event) 10/14/2025 - 04/14/2026
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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.
Event Date 12/02/2025Purchasing and Accounts Payable Roundtable and Training for district fiscal staff.
(7 Day Event) 09/15/2025 - 05/04/2026Please join us for an open forum for TK TOSAs & Coordinators to network and discuss TK relevant information and best practices.
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General information and regulatory documents concerning COVID-19 and Ventura County schools.
See current and past agendas for meetings of the Ventura County Board of Education.
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.