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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

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

Monday, May 5, 2025

(2 Day Event) 05/05/2025 - 05/07/2025

In this 2-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. Thank you for your cooperation.

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

Monday, May 5, 2025

(6 Day Event) 09/16/2024 - 05/05/2025
Please join us for an open forum for TK TOSAs & Coordinators to network and discuss TK relevant information and best practices.

Super Saturday Series Spring 2025 Cohort / Serie Súper Sábado Cohorte De Primavera De 2025

Saturday, May 3, 2025

(3 Day Event) 02/22/2025 - 05/03/2025

Esta mensaje repité en español

VCOE's Early Childhood Programs will be offering a spring cohort of 4 professional development 
pathways to build foundational knowledge and deepen understanding of key practices.

Registration is required, no walk-ins will be allowed. Select one of the below sessions

  • Infant/Toddler Environments (Held in Spanish): Learn to adapt indoor and outdoor settings as informed by developmentally appropriate practices.
    • Session 1 - Participants will be encouraged to reimagine their environments through the influence of past and current early childhood professionals.
    • Session 2 - Participants will visit a model site. Instructions and location will be sent via email to those registered.
    • Session 3 - Participants will be supported in planning and goal setting to begin the transformation of their teaching environment and practices.
  • Incorporating STEM: Discover how to integrate hands-on STEM activities into your early childhood programming.
    • Session 1 - Focus on science and technology.
    • Session 2 - Focus on engineering and math.
    • Session 3 - Focus on the integration of these domains in early learning environments.
  • Trauma Responsive Practices: Use the science of resilience to create nurturing and healing programs.
    • Session 1 - Focus on defining Trauma and the science behind recalling events.
    • Session 2 - Focus on Resilience and reframing.
    • Session 3 - Focuses on implementation of the science and resilience practices, to create nurturing and healing program environments.
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Los programas de primera infancia de VCOE ofrecerán una cohorte de
primavera de 4 vías de desarrollo profesional para desarrollar conocimientos
fundamentales y profundizar la comprensión de prácticas clave.

Es necesario registrarse, no se permitirá la entrada sin registro. Seleccione una de las siguientes sesiones

  • Entornos para bebés/niños pequeños (en español): Aprenda a adaptar los entornos interiores y exteriores según la práctica apropiada para el desarrollo. 
    • Sesión 1 - Se les animará a los participantes a reimaginar sus entornos a través de la influencia de los profesionales de la primera infancia pasados y actuales. 
    • Sesión 2 - Los participantes visitarán un sitio modelo. Las instrucciones y la localización se enviarán por correo electrónico a los registrados. 
    • Sesión 3 - Se apoyará a los participantes en la planificación y el establecimiento de metas para comenzar la transformación de su entorno y prácticas docentes.
  • Incorporación de STEM (Presentado en ingles): Descubra cómo integrar actividades STEM en su programación para la primera infancia.
  • Prácticas de respuesta al trauma (Presentado en ingles): Utilice la ciencia de la resiliencia para crear programas de crianza y curación.

SLP Chat and Share: AAC & Ethics

Friday, May 2, 2025

Event Date 05/02/2025
resented by: Katie Connelly,  M.S., CCC-SLP/AAC Specialist Assistive Technology Assessment Center, Ventura County SELPA

About: The field of AAC has expanded rapidly in recent years, with various philosophies, approaches, and trends influencing ethical decision-making in schools. This workshop will support SLPs in making informed, ethical decisions regarding AAC implementation in the educational setting.

Learneroutcomes: Define how evidence-based practice applies to ethical issues in AAC. List two recent trends in AAC that may impact ethical decision making. Describe an ethical concern and a potential solution for an AAC dilemma in the school setting.

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.

This course is offered for a total of .1 ASHA CEU (Related, Introductory Level). 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.

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PM. NCPI Refresher

Friday, May 2, 2025

Event Date 05/02/2025

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.

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Q MTSS Demo

Friday, May 2, 2025

Event Date 05/02/2025
Join us as we demo the Q MTSS. By invitation only.

Professional Learning Community Series

Friday, May 2, 2025

(4 Day Event) 08/30/2024 - 05/02/2025

In partnership with Solution Tree, Ventura County Office of Education invites you to join the PLC at Work® experts to implement a focus on learning, build a collaborative culture, and create a results orientation that leads to sustained, substantive school improvement.

*Highly encourage teams of 4-6 members with representation: District, site, teacher leaders.

For any questions, please contact: Cynthia Frutos, Director of Accountability & Assessment at cfrutos@vcoe.org or Donna Vollmer, Director of Educator Support & Effectiveness at dvollmer@vcoe.org

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AM. NCPI Refresher

Friday, May 2, 2025

Event Date 05/02/2025

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.
                                                                            CLICK HERE TO VIEW FLYER 

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.


Spanish Bilingual Authorization Program Virtual Information Sessions

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Event Date 05/01/2025

Virtual Information Session

Are you a credentialed teacher interested in adding a bilingual authorization? Register to attend a virtual informational session.

Scholarships are available! 

Please click here to view flyer.

VC SIS: Child Nutrition Consortium Meeting

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Event Date 05/01/2025

MEETING DESCRIPTION:
This consortium meeting is intended to provide support to Child Nutrition Directors and Assistant Directors who manage student meal programs using Q Food Services.  This quarterly meeting will keep you informed on the latest updates to the software, processes, and will allow you to communicate and get feedback on best practices from other organizations who are also working in Q Food Services.  

End of the Year Reporting SIRAS/CALPADS Staff Meeting

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Event Date 05/01/2025

Presented by: Kerry Newlee, Director of Technical Support & Transition and Brian Marcontell, SIRAS Vice President
  • The meeting aims to prepare for reporting SPED data from SEDS to CALPADS and provides an opportunity for LEA team collaboration to address questions and concerns.

  • SIRAS Data Admins and CALPADS staff working together as a team to prepare, send, and review SPED, SSRV, DRDP, WBLR and PSTS data for End of Year (EOY) reporting.

The agenda will include the following learning segments:
  • SIRAS EOY Reporting Details: Archives, Errors, Warnings and How to fix data
  • Data monitoring procedures: Reviewing high stakes data in SIRAS, Reports, Lists, Queries, and Checklists

NCPI Level One

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Event Date 05/01/2025

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)

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Captain and Rainbow Collaboration: Celebrating Success: Navigating the Busy End-of-Year School Calendar

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Event Date 04/30/2025
Presenters: Michele HardingProgram Specialist, Ventura County Office of Education
Julie Affronti, Behavior Specialist, Ventura County Office of Eduction
Shayna Stern-Tolkmitt, School Psychologist, Oxnard Union High School Distric
Spanish presentation by: 
Maria Isabel Garcia-Thomas, School Counselor, Oxnard School District


ABOUT THE CONFERENCE:
The end of the school year can be a time of celebration and excitement, but it can also bring unique challenges for children with autism. From graduations and dances to parties and other social events, these activities can overwhelm children, disrupt routines, and cause anxiety for both parents
and kids. This workshop is designed to equip parents and caregivers with the tools, strategies, and insights needed to help their children navigate the end-of-year events with confidence and ease

This fulfills requirements towards Ventura County SELPA Autism Certification Program Module VI Instructional Methodology (Para).

There is no cost associated with this event,
however, online registration is required.

Zoom link will be emailed the day prior

View Flyer Here


Presentado por: Michele Harding, Especialista de Programa, Ventura County Office of Education
Julie Affronti, Especialista de Comportamiento, Ventura County Office of Eduction
Shayna Stern-Tolkmitt, Psicóloga Escolar, Oxnard Union High School District

SOBRE LA CONFERENCIA: El final del curso escolar puede ser un momento de celebración y emoción, pero también puede suponer dificultades únicas
para los alumnos con autismo. De las graduaciones y bailes a las fiestas y otros eventos sociales, estas actividades pueden abrumar a los alumnos, interrumpir las rutinas, y causar ansiedad tanto para los padres como para los alumnos. Este taller está diseñado para dotar a los padres y cuidadores de las herramientas, estrategias y conocimientos necesarios para ayudar a su
hijo/a superar los acontecimientos de fin de año con confianza y facilidad.

Este taller cumple con uno de los requisitos para VC SELPA del Módulo VI de
metodología instruccional de nuestro proceso de Certificación de Autismo (Para)

El enlace del zoom se enviará por correo electrónico el día anterior. 


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ITCC Meetings

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

(4 Day Event) 10/10/2024 - 04/30/2025
These meetings will be held both in person and virtually, please indicate your prefered attendance manner.

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Leading a Quality Program in Expanded Learning

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Event Date 04/30/2025

Join us for an engaging professional development session hosted by CynDee Zandes from Consult 4 Kids, where you will take a close look at the components of a high-quality Expanded Learning program. In this session, you will learn how to develop detailed component rubrics that ensure accountability and clarity of goals, while also exploring opportunities for program growth. As part of the Expanded Learning PD series for site coordinators, this interactive session is designed to provide you with practical strategies and actionable insights to enhance your program's quality and impact.

Supporting Exemplary Performance

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Event Date 04/30/2025
A key component to high quality Expanded Learning programs involves high quality staff. In this session we will review the Arc or Professional Development, discuss the vision and mission to retaining staff, and conclude with recruitment and retaining quality staff.

2024/25 Ventura County Civic Engagement Leadership Network

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Event Date 04/30/2025
Authentic civic engagement thrives when there is a shared understanding of common needs and a firm commitment to collaboration. This FREE Civic Engagement Network unites educational leaders who advocate for civic initiatives, the State Seal of Civic Engagement, and ethnic studies. This partnership strives to encourage informed participation, educate and empower youth to explore their communities, and create and implement projects that address community needs.

Adopted Budget Training and Fiscal53 Excel template discussions.

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Event Date 04/30/2025
Adopted Budget training and a district panel discussion on Fiscal53 Excel template.

Spring (Preparing for the Dashboard) Statewide CALPADS Leadership Training Series CDE-FCMAT-CSIS

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Event Date 04/29/2025
CALPADS data has an impact on funding, accountability, compliance, and decision making. Session 3 of the CALPADS leadership training series will focus on the connection between the CA School Dashboard and the CALPADS End of Year (EOY) submission. District/Charter Administrators will be provided with resources to prepare for the EOY submission deadline in preparation for the 2025 Dashboard. LEA Administrators are encouraged to bring their CALPADS Coordinators. This is an interactive workshop; participants should bring a fully charged electronic device. CLICK HERE FOR FLYER.

Spring Roadshow- CDE CALPADS Special Education

Monday, April 28, 2025

Event Date 04/28/2025
Presented by: Brandi Jauregui, Information Technology Specialist Data Evaluation and Analysis Unit, Special Education Division California Department of Education

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

 

SELPA staff, district, and site-level special education data coordinators are welcome to attend. CALPADS local educational agency (LEA) administrators may attend only if space is available.

*In-person attendees are encouraged to bring devices that will allow them to download and view CALPADS reports and their SEDS. 

**This workshop is available in person or virtually via Zoom. You will be able to choose your prefered way to attend during the registration process.

Ventura County Mathlete Challenge

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Event Date 04/26/2025
4th and 5th grade students in public schools throughout Ventura County are invited to participate in a mathematics competition event that is exciting and challenging. 

Each school may use a screening process of its own design in order to select four students from each grade level (4th and 5th) who will best represent the school at the Ventura County Mathlete Challenge. 

Registration is $50 per school.  Ventura County Public Schools can register a 4th and 5th grade team for a total of $50.  Registration opens November 1 and ends January 31. 

Questions? Visit VCMC.org for more information

Classified Personnel Professional Development Series

Friday, April 25, 2025

Event Date 04/25/2025
We 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!

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.

Empower Your Student's Future: CCGI Training for K-12 Counselors & Adminstrators

Friday, April 25, 2025

Event Date 04/25/2025
The 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

Multilingualism Leadership Network 2024-25

Friday, April 25, 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*

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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

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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).