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(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 03/04/2026Presented by the Ventura County Math Council, the Spring Mini Conference will cover the following topics:
(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 03/04/2026
Presented by: Katie Connelly, M.S., CCC-SLP/AAC Specialist, Ventura County SELPAKelly Cox, M.S., OTR/L ATP,Ventura County SELPAAngel Dominguez, M.A., CCC-SLP/AAC Specialist, Ventura County SELPAThis workshop will focus on students of all ages functioning at the earliest levels of communication. It will help participants identify individual potential, develop meaningful interventions, and explore alternative access for those with complex communication needs.Learner Outcomes:
This course is offeredfor a total of .3 ASHA CEUs (Professional, 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.________________________________________Disclosure – Facilitator, Katie Connelly, Financial – Facilitator Connelly is an employee of the Ventura County SELPA . Non-Financial – Facilitator Connelly does not have any relevant non-financials. Disclosure – Facilitator, Kelly Cox. Financial – Facilitator Cox is an employee of the Ventura County SELPA . Non-Financial – Facilitator Cox does not have any relevant non-financials. Disclosure – Facilitator, Angel Dominguez, Financial – Facilitator Dominguez is an employee of the Ventura County SELPA . Non-Financial – Facilitator Dominguez does not have any relevant non-financials.
(5 Day Event) 02/24/2026 - 03/10/2026
The 2026 Professional Learning Series featuring OCDE Project GLAD® strategies (en español) is presented by Academic Language Advocacy Services (ALAS) with Diana Hernández.This five-day professional learning series, Best Practices forMultilingual Learners in TK-6 Dual Language ImmersionClassrooms, offers a theoretical and research-based framework focused on optimal instructional practices for DLI classrooms. Participants will engage in interactive activities that delve into biliteracy research, enhancing their ability to support emergent bilingual students effectively.
Event Date 03/03/2026A CAPTAIN & RAINBOW COLLABORATIONPresented by: Taylor Bernardez, B.C.B.A, Ventura County Office of EducationEric Castainero, Principal, Triton AcademyCiara Kapp, LMFT, Ventura County Behavioral HealthScott Lessin, LMFT, Ventura County Behavioral Health
This engaging and informative workshop delves into the latest evidence-based practices designed to support the mental health and well-being of students with autism. Understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by these students is crucial for fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment.
Participants will gain a comprehensive overview of the best practices and innovative strategies that have proven effective in improving mental health outcomes for students with autism. The workshop will cover:
Taylor Bernardez, B.C.B.A, Oficina de Educación del Condado de VenturaEric Castaniero, Director escolar, Triton AcademyCiara Kapp, LMFT,Salud de comportamiento del Condado de VenturaScott Lessin, LMFT, Salud de comportamiento del Condado de Ventura
Este taller informativo y cautivador profundiza en las últimas prácticas basadas en pruebas diseñadas para apoyar la salud mental y el bienestar de los estudiantes con autismo. Comprender y enfrentarse a los retos únicos a los que se enfrentan estos estudiantes es crucial para fomentar un entorno educativo inclusivo y de apoyo.
Los participantes obtendrán una visión global de las mejores prácticas y estrategias innovadoras que han demostrado su eficacia en la mejora de los resultados de salud mental para los estudiantes con autismo. El taller cubrirá:
Un taller para docentes de educación especial y personal de apoyo; Consejeros escolares y psicólogos; Profesores de educación general; Administradores y líderes escolares; Padres y cuidadores de estudiantes con autismo; Cualquier persona interesada en apoyar la salud mental de los estudiantes con autismo.Este taller cumple con uno de los requisitos para VC SELPA del Módulo III o IV Instrucciónen de metodología de nuestro proceso de Certificación de Autismo.
Event Date 03/03/2026
Join us for an in-depth professional development session designed specifically for Expanded Learning staff, led by Juan Sanchez, former California Department of Education staff member. This workshop will focus on audit requirements and key Expanded Learning audit components, helping participants better understand what auditors look for and how to prepare with confidence.
Participants will receive a practical overview of the audit process, including staff roles, program and agency responsibilities, and requirements associated with California Education Code 41020, such as annual audits, auditor report components, and the appeals process. With over 25 years of experience in state and federal compliance and technical assistance, including Expanded Learning programs, Mr. Sanchez will share real-world insights, common audit findings, and best practices in an engaging and interactive learning environment.
(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.
Event Date 03/02/2026
Youth Mental Health First Aid consists of 2-hours of self-paced content followed by 5.5 hours of instructor-led training.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is an early intervention public education program. It teaches adults how to recognize the signs and symptoms that suggest a potential mental health challenge, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance to a youth who may be experiencing a mental health challenge, and how to refer a person to appropriate professional support and services.
Mental Health First Aid was created in Australia in 2000 by Betty Kitchener, an educator and mental health consumer, and Professor Tony Jorm, a mental health researcher. In 2008, the National Council, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the Missouri Department of Mental Health brought Mental Health First Aid to the United States.
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Explore how compassionate systems principles can strengthen collaboration, trust, and collective efficacy within learning organizations. Leaders will examine how habitual patterns of showing up influence team dynamics and organizational culture. This session is offered in partnership with the Center for Systems Awareness.Benefits:
Event Date 02/28/2026It's never too early to learn about resources for students with disabilities after high school. Help your high school student prepare for the quality adult life they envision. The purpose of these fairs is for parents, teachers, care-providers and students in special education to learn about the transition to adult life and the support available from agencies and colleges. Meet directly with the representatives from adult service agencies in Ventura County.
Special Presentations may include:
Transition Talk (IEP Process)College ProgramsSelf DeterminationStudent CenterTransition Fair Agency DirectoryNunca es demasiado temprano para conocer los recursos para estudiantes con discapacidades después de la escuela secundaria. Ayude a su estudiante de secundaria a prepararse para la calidad de vida adulta que imagina. El propósito de estas ferias es para que los padres, maestros, proveedores de cuidado y estudiantes de educación especial aprendan sobre la transición a la vida adulta y el apoyo disponible de agencias y universidades locales. Reúnase directamente con representantes de las agencias de servicios para adultos en el condado de Ventura.
Habra presentaciones especiales que puedran incluir:
Charla de transición (proceso IEP)Programas universitariosAutodeterminaciónCentro de estudiantesDirectorio de agencias de la feria de transición
(2 Day Event) 02/20/2026 - 02/27/2026
Paths to Connection: An Outdoor Learning & Family Engagement Series is a professional learning experience designed for Expanded Learning staff and program leaders across Region 8. This series supports participants in strengthening Expanded Learning programming through outdoor education, mindfulness, social-emotional learning, and family engagement practices.
Through guided outdoor learning experiences, facilitated dialogue, and shared reflection, participants will explore practical strategies and insights for creating inclusive, culturally responsive environments that foster connection among students, families, staff, and community partners. The series includes in-person hikes at the Wind Wolves Preserve in Kern County, modeling how outdoor spaces can be used to promote well-being, relationship-building, and meaningful family engagement.
The series culminates in a community-centered outdoor experience that brings together multiple stakeholders to reflect on learning, celebrate growth, and identify ways to sustain outdoor and family engagement practices beyond the series.
Event Date 02/27/2026The 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 Topic:Discover ways to connect career exploration to majors and colleges, helping students plan earlier. We'll also dive into data to drive outcomes and inform programming.
Join us to learn more!
Event Date 02/27/2026Presented by: Celeste Roseberry-McKibbin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, F-ASHA, Professor, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, California State University SacramentoABOUT: Join us for an engaging virtual session on supporting students with language impairments through culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices. Learn practical strategies to empower families, create inclusive learning environments, and build students’ language, academic, and social-emotional skills.Learner Outcomes:
Event Date 02/26/2026The CLU California Reading and Literature Project presents this professional development for upper elementary literacy instruction (grades 3-5). The workshop is geared to help teachers, coaches, and specialists deepen their understanding of Structured Literacy and Language Development, while exploring practical ways to use engaging strategies to support and extend student learning.Click here for Flyer
Event Date 02/26/2026
VCOE'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:
(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.
(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 02/26/2026Networking and educational in person session; we will be discussing diabetes during this months session; information provided by diabetes educator and Thrive Foudation will also be in attendance
Event Date 02/25/2026Join us for an inspiring day designed just for Alternative Education High School Students!The Summit will bring together alternative education high school students from across Ventura County to foster a sense of connectedness while empowering them to envision and plan for their futures. Participants will explore college and career opportunities and learn about pathways for success within our local community colleges and beyond! Breakfast and Lunch provided.
(2 Day Event) 02/23/2026 - 02/25/2026DRDP Meaningful Observation training (recommended for those who have previously attended a DRDP teacher training or a hold working knowledge of the DRDP) is designed for educators to observe, document, and reflect on children’s learning and development as well as plan individualized and group curriculum.In this training learn about the purpose of observation, observing and collecting evidence, organizing an observation system, reviewing and reflecting on documentation, and rating the DRDP.
Event Date 02/25/2026
This workshop provides a high-level overview of attendance requirements for ASES, 21st CCLC, and ASSETs programs and explores how attendance data connects to funding, compliance, and continuous quality improvement (CQI).
Participants will review foundational grant expectations, gain shared context using state guidance, and be introduced to the ASAP Connect Attendance Tracker as a practical tool to support accurate tracking, goal-setting, and ongoing reflection. The session will focus on helping programs understand why attendance matters—not just how to report it—and how data can be used to support program sustainability and informed decision-making.
This is an overview session designed to build shared understanding across roles. It is not intended as a fiscal audit or advanced technical training.
Review core attendance expectations across ASES, 21st CCLC, and ASSETS grants
Understand how attendance data connects to funding and program sustainability
Explore how attendance tracking supports CQI efforts
Receive an overview of the ASAP Connect Attendance Tracker and its intended use
Engage in discussion and reflection grounded in real program contexts
Expanded Learning administrators, site coordinators, program leads, and staff supporting attendance, reporting, or program quality.
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.
(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.
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General information and regulatory documents concerning COVID-19 and Ventura County schools.
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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.