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Event Date 01/20/2026This is our annual meeting between Early Start Staff and school preschool staff regarding the transition from services under "Part C" of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to services under "Part B." It is important that we meet regularly to discuss this process. There are strict legal requirements that we work together to facilitate this transition within the timelines.This meeting is mandatory for all Early Start Service Coordinators. Every school district in the SELPA operating elementary school programs must also be represented. Registrations will be monitored to make sure each district is represented.
Event Date 01/20/2026Presented by:Peter Aguirre, Program Specialist, Ventura County SELPAErin Lukan, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Ventura County SELPATaylor Bernardez, Behavior Specialist, Ventura County Office of EducationThis in-depth training session provides special educators and support staff with the knowledge and tools needed to develop high-quality Positive Behavior Intervention Plans (PBIPs) and Comprehensive Behavior Intervention Plans (CBIPs) that are rooted in data-driven decision-making and evidence-based strategies.A workshop for general education teachers, special education teachers, and school administrators.
(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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(4 Day Event) 01/06/2026 - 01/15/2026
In this 4-part Virtual training, participants will:
Event Date 01/15/2026CAPTAIN & RAINBOW COLLABORATIONDigital Safety for Neurodivergent Kids: Practical Tools and Support StrategiesPresented by: Catharine Reznicek, Ed.D. VCOE Director - Education TechnologyJulie Affronti, LMFT, BCBA VCOE Behavior SpecialistMichele Harding, M.S., M.A. VCOE Program Specialist
In today’s digital world, technology can be both a powerful tool and a challenging space for neurodivergent children and teens. This interactive 2-hour session will bring together parents, caregivers, teachers, and professionals to explore the unique opportunities and risks of digital life for students with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences.
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Participants will leave with real-world tools, conversation starters, and resources they can use immediately to help neurodivergent students thrive in a digital age.*A workshop for parents, caregivers, community agency members, and school staff.**This workshop meets one of the requirements for VC SELPA in Module VIII of the instructional methodology of our Autism Certification (Para) process.COLABORACION CON CAPTAIN Y RAINBOWSeguridad digital para estudiantes Neurodivergentes: Herramientas PrÁcticas y estrategias de apoyoPresentado por: Catharine Reznicek, Ed.D. Directora - Tecnología Educativa, VCOEJulie Affronti, LMFT, BCBA Especialista de Conducta, VCOEMichele Harding, M.S., M.A. Especialista de Programa, VCOE
En el mundo digital de hoy, la tecnología puede ser tanto una herramienta poderosa al igual que un espacio desafiante para los niños y adolescentes neurodivergentes. Esta sesión interactiva de 2 horas reunirá a padres, cuidadores, profesores y profesionales para explorar las oportunidades y riesgos únicos de la vida digital para estudiantes con autismo, ADHD y otras diferencias de aprendizaje.
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Los participantes se irán con herramientas reales, temas de conversación y recursos que pueden utilizar inmediatamente para ayudar a los estudiantes neurodivergentes a prosperar en la era digital.*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 VIII de metodología instruccional de nuestro proceso de Certificación de Autismo (Para).
(2 Day Event) 01/13/2026 - 01/27/2026
This workshop provides family child care providers with practical tools and inclusive strategies to support children with disabilities or developmental delays, as well as their families. Through real-life examples and interactive activities, we will explore how to create a learning environment that is accessible, respectful, and enriching in the family child care setting.
Participants will learn how to:
Event Date 01/13/2026
CESC Building- Board Room5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo, 930128:00-10:00am(light breakfast provided)
Event Date 01/12/2026
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.
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.
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. We are not able to oversee the integrity of interventions provided by individuals who are not employed by these entities, nor can we ensure their participation in required annual refresher courses. For this reason, individuals who are not employed by a VC SELPA-affiliated agency are not eligible to attend this training.
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.
Event Date(s) 01/08/2026 - 01/09/2026Presented by: Themba Carr, Ph.D, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Rady's Children's
Join us for a two-day Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd Edition (ADOS-2) Introductory Clinical Workshop on January 8–9, 2026. This hands-on training provides standardized instruction in administering, scoring, and interpreting the ADOS-2.
Participants will engage in video observations, scoring discussions, and review of the measure’s psychometric properties and clinical use.
Participants will learn to:
(4 Day Event) 11/17/2025 - 03/25/2026
Change is constant in education—and effective leadership is essential to navigating it with purpose and impact. Leaders RISE through Change is a dynamic learning experience designed to cultivate a coaching collaborative network of school administrators committed to growing together through shared learning, reflection, and action.Relationships, Insight, Systems Thinking, and Efficacy — as the foundation for transformative and compassionate leadership, participants will engage in open collaboration, coaching conversations, and strategic planning to strengthen their leadership capacity and drive sustainable school improvement.
(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:
(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) .
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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.