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(10 Day Event) 08/20/2026 - 05/20/2027This 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 08/19/2026Presented by: Kerry Newlee, SELPA Director for Technical Support and Transition
This two-part training series (Beginner and Intermediate) is designed to provide comprehensive instruction on the essential tools within SIRAS needed to develop IEPs. Participants must attend both sessions to complete the full training.
This basic-level series is intended for NEW special education teachers and service providers who have little to no prior experience with SIRAS.If you are an experienced user seeking updates or a refresher, please contact your district’s SIRAS administrator for appropriate resources.
This training is exclusively for:
New Case Managers
New Special Education Teachers
New School Psychologists
New Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs)
Please do not register unless you hold one of the roles listed above.Thank you for helping us keep this training focused and relevant to those who need it most.
Important: Before You Attend
Event Date 08/15/2026Come learn more about the DRDP (2025) assessment tool that is designed for educators to observe, document, and reflect on children’s learning and development as well as plan individualized and group curriculum.This in-person training is offered to any general education ECE educators who are interested in learning about the format of the DRDP, use of documentation and evidence to rate measures, and the importance of inter-rater reliability.**Please note: This training does not meet requirements for Special Education educators. Special education educators must complete training via online DR access.
(2 Day Event) 08/07/2026 - 08/13/2026Presented by: Kerry Newlee, Director of Technical Support and Transition
SIRAS Trainer Preparation Workshop
This workshop is designed for district staff who are experienced SIRAS users and will be responsible for training and supporting other users within their district.Participants will gain the tools and guidance needed to effectively train new users, with an emphasis on presenting materials and delivering workshops tailored to special education teachers and service providers.
The training will also include:
Recent updates to the SIRAS system
Current “hot topics” in special education data management
Best practices for supporting and coaching SIRAS users
Recommended Audience: Designated district trainers and experienced SIRAS users who provide training or support within their district.Note: Attendance requires prior approval from the District Director or Coordinator of Special Education.
Event Date 08/12/2026Payroll Training and Roundtable.
Event Date 08/05/2026CAPTAIN COLLABORATION*Easing the Transition Back to School: Supports and Services for Students with Autism*Presented by: Elissa Francis, M.A., BCBA, Simi Valley Unified School DistrictTamme Koehn, Program Specialist, Ventura Unified School DistrictAs summer winds down, the back-to-school transition can be a challenging time for both students and their families. Join us for a workshop designed to equip parents and guardians with the tools, strategies, and supports needed to ensure a smooth and successful return to school. Participants will also learn about local resources to support students and families throughout the year.*A workshop for parents, caregivers, community agency members, and school staff.**This fulfills requirements towards Ventura County SELPA Autism Certification Program Module II Instructional Methodology (Para).COLABORACIÓN CON CAPTAIN*Facilitando la transición de regreso a la escuela: Apoyos y servicios para alumnos con autismo*Presentado por: Elissa Francis, M.A., BCBA, Distrito Unificado de Simi ValleyTamme Koehn, Especialista de Programa, Distrito Unificado de Ventura
Con la llegada del fin de verano, el regreso a la escuela puede ser un momento difícil tanto para los estudiantes como para sus familias. Acompáñenos en este taller diseñado para equipar a los padres y tutores con las técnicas, estrategias y apoyos necesarios para garantizar un regreso a la escuela fluido y exitoso. Los participantes también aprenderán sobre los recursos locales para apoyar a los estudiantes y las familias durante el año escolar.
*Un taller para padres, cuidadores, miembros de agencias comunitarias y personal escolar.
**Este taller cumple con uno de los requisitos para VC SELPA del Módulo II de metodología instruccional de nuestro proceso de Certificación de Autismo (Para).
Event Date 07/31/2026
Event Date 07/30/2026
Event Date(s) 07/21/2026 - 07/24/2026
In this 4-part Virtual training, participants will:
Event Date 07/22/2026
Join a virtual leadership overview session on the CLASS 2nd edition. Training will provide ECE leaders with an understanding of CLASS as a system for supporting continuous quality improvement and for effective CLASS implementation.Participants will:
Event Date(s) 07/14/2026 - 07/16/2026
In this 3-part training, participants will:
ASPIRE funds are used to pay all associated participant fees for this Observer training ($900 value). Attendees must commit to attempting to pass certification testing within a 60-day window.
If you are unable to attend all sessions of a CLASS series:
(2 Day Event) 07/06/2026 - 07/10/2026
In this 2-part Virtual training, participants will:
(2 Day Event) 07/07/2026 - 07/09/2026Come learn more about the DRDP (2025) assessment tool that is designed for educators to observe, document, and reflect on children’s learning and development as well as plan individualized and group curriculum.This virtual training is offered to general education ECE educators who are interested in learning about the format of the DRDP, use of documentation and evidence to rate measures, and the importance of inter-rater reliability.**Please note: This training does not meet requirements for Special Education educators. Special education educators must complete training via online DR access.
Event Date 07/08/2026
Event Date 06/23/2026
Join us for the Region 8 Expanded Learning Leadership Meeting, hosted at the Santa Barbara County Education Office. This in-person gathering brings together program directors, site coordinators, and expanded learning leaders from across Kern, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties.
This meeting will feature presentations and continued dialogue with the California AfterSchool Network (CAN) and ASAPconnect, building on their well-received sessions at our last regional meeting.
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Location: Santa Barbara County Education Office – Auditorium (Located at the top back end), 4400 Cathedral Oaks Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Format: In-Person
VCOE's Early Childhood Programs is excited to offer this professional development early learning math series for educators working with young children, including Preschool (PK) teachers and administrators, TK and Kindergarten teachers, TK TOSAs, paraeducators, and principals.
In the training Geometry and Spatial Thinking participants will:
Event Date 06/22/2026
In the training Numbers, Counting, Addition, and Subtraction participants will:
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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.