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    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 •...
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    Find out what's new for the 2024-25 school year from Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools.
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    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

Assessment Network

Friday, May 22, 2026

(5 Day Event) 09/24/2025 - 05/22/2026
Topics:
-CAASPP, ELPAC, CAST
-Dashboard
-CERS, TOMS, DATAQUEST-Updates from CDE, RAN & ETS

2025-2026 Assistant Superintendent Network

Friday, May 22, 2026

(5 Day Event) 09/24/2025 - 05/22/2026
Ventura County Assistant Superintendent Network Meetings

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Family Child Care Community of Learners / Cuidado Infantil Familiar Comunidad de Aprendices

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Event Date 05/21/2026
Este mensaje se repitiera en español  

Collaborative Parent & Provider Agreements

Join this interactive training for Family Child Care Providers and learn how to create collaborative Parent-Provider Agreements that build trust and strong partnerships with families.

Discover how to use positive, cooperative language to set clear expectations, protect everyone involved, and keep the focus on the best outcomes for children.

We'll also review the key components of effective agreements and help you identify what matters most in your program.

Walk away with practical tools to create supportive, clear, and family-centered agreements.

Attention: The Community of Learners is held at Child Development Resources
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Acuerdos Colaborativos entre Padres y Proveedores

¡Únase a esta capacitación interactiva para proveedores de cuidado infantil
familiar!

Aprenda cómo crear acuerdos colaborativos entre padres y proveedores que
fomenten la confianza y construyan relaciones sólidas con las familias.
Descubra cómo usar un lenguaje positivo y cooperativo para establecer
expectativas claras, proteger a todos los involucrados y mantener el enfoque en el bienestar y desarrollo de los niños.

También revisaremos los componentes clave de un acuerdo efectivo y le
ayudaremos a identificar qué es lo más importante para usted como proveedor.

Atención: La Comunidad de Aprendizaje se lleva a cabo en Child Development Resources 

Fee Schedule Workgroup

Thursday, May 21, 2026

(10 Day Event) 08/21/2025 - 05/21/2026
This 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.

Ventura County Multilingualism Leadership Network 2025-2026

Friday, May 15, 2026

(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.



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UPK/UTK Professional Development Series, 2025-26: Family Partnership and Culture

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Event Date 05/14/2026

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

  • Review the components and structure of the Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children: Family Partnerships and Culture.
  • Discuss how to utilize and apply information from Best Practices for Planning Curriculum for Young Children: Family Partnerships and Culture.
  • Reflect upon and share about personal culture influences in the early childhood setting.

End of Year, Community of Practice: CCGI Training for K-12 Counselors, Educators, & Administrators

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Event Date 05/12/2026
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 Topic:

Join fellow educators supporting CaliforniaColleges.edu to reflect, share what worked, and collaborate on ways to grow and improve together next year.

Join us to learn more!

VCTIDE Technology Conference

Friday, May 8, 2026

Event Date 05/08/2026
Join VCOE Technology Services for a collaborative event bringing together trusted partners, educational leaders, and industry experts.

Invited Partners: QSIS, Frontline, CSIS, Apple, Alludo, Canva

Event Highlights

  • Vendor Showcase & Demonstrations
  • Innovation in Education & Technology
  • Featured Learning Sessions
  • Networking & Collaboration
  • Lunch Provided

AM. NCPI Refresher

Friday, May 8, 2026

Event Date 05/08/2026

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.

Modulo 100: Practicas de respuesta al trauma y desarrollo de la resiliencia

Thursday, May 7, 2026

(3 Day Event) 04/09/2026 - 05/28/2026

La serie de capacitación, Módulo 100: Prácticas de respuesta al trauma y desarrollo de la resiliencia, está diseñada para apoyar a educadores y proveedores de servicios de educación infantil que trabajan con niños de 3 a 8 años en diversos entornos, o en organizaciones que apoyan a los niños pequeños y sus familias.

Debido al contexto del tema, puede que sea desencadenante para algunas personas durante la capacitación. Les recomendamos venir preparados con estrategias que les ayuden a sentirse seguros y tranquilos.

Los participantes deben asistir a las tres sesiones para recibir el crédito por esta serie.

Parte 1: jueves, 9 de abril de 2026 (en persona)
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Parte 2: jueves, 7 de mayo de 2026 (virtual)
6:30 p.m. 8:30 p. m.

Parte 3: jueves, 28 de mayo de 2026 (en persona)
6:30 p. m. – 8:30 p. m.

Collaborative Learning Sessions on Early Education in Expanded Learning

Thursday, May 7, 2026

(4 Day Event) 09/17/2025 - 05/07/2026

Collaborative Learning Sessions on Early Education in Expanded Learning

A series hosted by the Region 8 UPK/Expanded Learning Workgroup

Designed by the four-county UPK/Expanded Learning Workgroup, this professional development series offers early education content and context to help expanded learning programs deepen their understanding and strengthen their capacity to support young children.

These collaborative learning sessions are designed for expanded learning activity leaders, coordinators, directors, and program strategists who support or influence TK through 3rd grade programming. Using the 12 Quality Standards for Expanded Learning as a guiding framework, the sessions will feature content curated by the four-county UPK/EXL Workgroup. Each session will offer opportunities to ask questions, explore practical applications, and engage in meaningful group dialogue to deepen understanding and build capacity for serving young learners.

Session Format & Structure:
Each virtual gathering follows an interactive format designed to maximize participant engagement and knowledge sharing. Sessions will be recorded for future reference and to accommodate varying schedules across our regional partnership.

The structured format includes:

  • County Presentation Component: Early childhood specialists from the UPK/EXL Workgroup will present research-based strategies and highlight developmentally appropriate resources, tools, and approaches to support young learners in expanded learning environments.
  • Interactive Q&A: Following each presentation, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, engage in peer-to-peer learning, and reflect on how the content applies to their unique program contexts. The Region 8 Expanded Learning Technical Assistance Team will provide framing through the lens of the 12 Quality Standards for Expanded Learning.
  • Whole Group Discussion: A facilitated dialogue space for collective reflection and shared learning. Participants will engage in real-time conversations to explore connections across roles, identify common themes, and surface opportunities for growth within early childhood expanded learning.
Looking ahead, we hope to co-design future sessions in this series to include LEA best practice sharing and voices from the field. If you or someone from your team would like to share a story, strategy, or reflection from your TK–3 expanded learning efforts, we’d love to hear from you!

This series is designed to build capacity across our region to create high-quality, age-appropriate programming that complements and extends classroom learning. Delivered in a virtual format for broad accessibility, each session honors the collaborative spirit essential to strengthening early childhood education across our regional partnership.

Pathways to Success Webinar Series

Thursday, May 7, 2026

(8 Day Event) 09/04/2025 - 05/07/2026
An 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

  • 9/4/2025- Pathways to Successful IEP meetings: What you need to know to promote success
  • 10/2/2025- Elements of Facilitation: An overview of the skills to facilitate a student centered meeting
  • 11/6/2025- Effective Listening Skills
  • 12/4/2025- Planning for Difficult Conversations
  • 2/5/2026- Conflict Prevention Strategies
  • 3/5/2026- Conflict Management Strategies
  • 4/2/2026- Trust-Building Behaviors
  • 5/7/2026- Inclusive Practives in IEP Meetings
 

School Nurse Appreciation - HSSPC

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Event Date 05/06/2026
Networking and educational in person session; we will be have a presentation regarding The School Nurses Role in Addressing Anxiety Related School Refusal and we will celebrate you! 

Virtual Inclusion Community of Practice

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

(4 Day Event) 10/01/2025 - 05/06/2026
Join 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.

  • October 1, 2025 - Building Blocks & Universal Design for Learning
  • December 3, 2025 - Sensory & Assistive Technology
  • March 4, 2026 - Naturalistic Interventions for Children with Autism
  • May 6, 2026 - Positive Behavior Supports

Coaching Support for CLASS Observers - Series 2

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

(5 Day Event) 04/14/2026 - 05/05/2026

This spring, the ASPIRE Region C training team will be hosting a series of topic-specific coaching sessions.

Join any or all of these sessions to gain a deeper understanding of the following topics.

  • April 14, 2026 - Reducing bias
  • April 15, 2026 - Depth, frequency, & duration
  • April 21, 2026 - Notetaking
  • April 22, 2026 - The NICE process
  • May 5, 2026 - Coding practice videos

Professional Learning Community Series

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

(4 Day Event) 08/06/2025 - 05/05/2026
VCOE invites you to join Dr. Aisha Thomas, PLC at Work expert to implement a focus on learning, build a collaborative culture, and create a results-focused orientation that leads to sustained, substantive school improvement. 

Join our sessions for hands on activities, high quality learning, and a safe space to grow.

The session on May 5 will be held at the Ventura County Community Foundation, located at 4001 Mission Oaks Boulevard, Suite A, Camarillo, CA 93012
 
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TK Coordinators and Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSA) Community of Practice

Monday, May 4, 2026

(7 Day Event) 09/15/2025 - 05/04/2026
Please join us for an open forum for TK TOSAs & Coordinators to network and discuss TK relevant information and best practices.

CLASS Observer Lunch & Learn - Language Modeling

Monday, May 4, 2026

Event Date 05/04/2026

Join your ASPIRE Region C training team for a review series on the Instructional Support Dimensions! These optional 1-hour webinars are intended to support current CLASS Observers seeking a content refresher.

 

End of the Year Reporting SIRAS/CALPADS Staff Meeting

Friday, May 1, 2026

Event Date 05/01/2026

Presented by: Kerry Newlee, Director of Technical Support & Transition and Brian Marcontell, SIRAS Vice President

Intended Audience: 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
**NOTE: This training is only open to employees of a Ventura County School District. If you are not an employee of a Ventura County School District, contact your districts SIRAS/CALPADS administrators for trainings in your area. 

Ventura County Dual Language Leadership Network 2025-2026

Friday, May 1, 2026

(5 Day Event) 09/19/2025 - 05/01/2026

The Ventura County Dual Language Leadership Network is a collaborative professional learning community that brings together educators across roles who serve and support Dual Language Immersion programs. Grounded in critical consciousness, the network promotes the three core goals of dual language education: grade-level academic achievement, bilingualism and biliteracy, and sociocultural competence.

Guided by the Guiding Principles for Dual Language Education (Third Edition) and Dr. Ofelia García’s updated edition of The Translanguaging Classroom: Leveraging Student Bilingualism for Learning, our network strives to strengthen professional learning, collaboration, and growth, united in our commitment to cultivating productive global citizens - multilingual & multicultural.




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NCPI Level One

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Event Date 04/30/2026

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. 

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. 

ITCC Meetings

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

(4 Day Event) 10/14/2025 - 04/29/2026
These 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 Room
5100 Adolfo Rd. 
Camarillo, 93012

Virtual participation will be via Zoom.
The Zoom link will be shared with all participants a day prior to the meeting. 

Classified Personnel Professional Development

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

(5 Day Event) 10/24/2025 - 04/29/2026
We 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!

OT/PT Operational Network Meetings

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

(3 Day Event) 09/11/2025 - 04/29/2026
PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION OPPORTUNITY 

Calling All School-Based OTs, PTs & Related Providers!

Connect. Collaborate. Share.
Join a dynamic session designed to spark ideas and build connections across districts.

We invite you to participate in a collaborative meeting designed to foster professional dialogue, idea-sharing, and cross-district connection.

All school districts are welcome to attend.
To maximize impact, we recommend that each district or school send one representative to share key takeaways with their team.

Certificates of attendance will be provided to all registered participants.

Let's work together to strengthen student suppport through thoughtful collaboration.

Don’t miss this chance to network, grow, and inspire!

25/26 Sessions:

  • 9/11/2025- Q&A with Melissa Hatch, Special Education Attorney
  • 1/26/2026- OTs, PTs, & Behaviorists: Different Lenses, Shared Goals
  • 4/29/2026- SIRAS Updates
You can select the dates you wish to attend during the registration process. 

Wellness Community of Practice Meeting

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

(6 Day Event) 09/24/2025 - 04/29/2026

Is the Wellness Community of Practice right
for me?

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 practic

 

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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

View the Local Control and Accountability Plans for VCOE and Ventura County school districts.

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).