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Upcoming Events

Virtual Overview for Leaders Pre-K-3 CLASS 2nd Edition

Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Event Date 07/08/2026

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:

  • Be able to describe CLASS and its impact on child outcomes
  • Identify elements of CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd dimensions
  • Understand and describe the observation process
  • Interpret CLASS data
  • Create a plan to support CLASS implementation within their program
Please note that this training is intended for CSPP agencies in Region C to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Region C includes 10 California counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura. Thank you for your cooperation.

Desired Results Development Profile (DRDP) 2025 2-part Virtual Training

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

(2 Day Event) 07/07/2026 - 07/09/2026
Come 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.

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

Monday, July 6, 2026

(2 Day Event) 07/06/2026 - 07/10/2026

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 in Region C to meet MB 23-10 requirements. Region C includes 10 California counties: Fresno, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare, and Ventura. Thank you for your cooperation.

UPK/TK/K Summer Series: Count, Play, Explore with Early Learning Math - Measurement and Data

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Event Date 06/24/2026

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 Measurement and Data participants will:

  • Explore how PreK/TK/K children develop an understanding of measurement
  • Practice ways educators can support children's developing knowledge and skills in measuremnt
  • Engage in a playful data collection and representation activity
  • Identify ways educators can support children in data collection, representation, and interpretation

Region 8 Expanded Learning Leadership Meeting

Tuesday, June 23, 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

UPK/TK/K Summer Series: Count, Play, Explore with Early Learning Math - Geometry and Spatial Thinking

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Event Date 06/23/2026

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:

  • Discover how PreK/TK/K children learn about shapes
  • Identify strategies that educators can use to support children to develop geometry knowledge and skills
  • Learn about key components of spatial thinking
  • Practice strategies to help children develop spatial thinking skills

UPK/TK/K Summer Series: Count, Play, Explore with Early Learning Math - Numbers, Counting, Addition and Subtraction

Monday, June 22, 2026

Event Date 06/22/2026

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 Numbers, Counting, Addition, and Subtraction participants will:

  • Discover why math mindsets matter
  • Learn about five key practices to support early math learning
  • Explore how PreK/TK/K children develop an understanding of number and counting
  • Gain skills to support children (three to six years old) to understand and use addition and subtraction

CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd Observer 3-part Training

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Event Date(s) 06/16/2026 - 06/18/2026

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
Please note that this training is not public and will only be offered to CSPP agencies in the Kern County area.

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: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 
Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd Observer 3-part Training

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Event Date(s) 06/16/2026 - 06/18/2026

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
Please note that this training is not public and will only be offered to CSPP agencies in the Kern County area.

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: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 
Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


Chief Accountants' Meeting and Year-End Training Workshop

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Event Date 06/17/2026
In addition to the Chief Accountants' Meeting, SBAS will provide a Year-End Workshop for District Fiscal Directors and Accountants. The workshop will focus on Escape closing tasks and reports, best practices, SACS import and forms, and LCFF Calculator review.

CLASS 2nd Edition Pre-K-3rd Observer 3-part Training

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Event Date(s) 06/16/2026 - 06/18/2026

In this 3-part training, participants will:

  • Learn how to build an in-depth understanding of CLASS methodology
  • How to prepare to reliably asses teaching quality by focusing on the interaction's teachers have with their students
  • Feel prepared to take the reliability exam to become certified observers
Please note that this training is not public and will only be offered to CSPP agencies in the Kern County area.

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: 

  • You may keep the provided materials and register for another offering of this event. Once registered, you must attend all parts of the offering (even if you have previously completed a portion of the training).
  • If you opt not to register for another offering, all materials must be returned to the ASPIRE Region C lead at sender's expense. 
Thank you for your cooperation.

 

 


2nd Dual Language Immersion Institute - From Speech to Print

Monday, June 15, 2026

Event Date 06/15/2026

True Biliteracy requires more than just exposure; it requires intentional engineering of language opportunities. This session focuses on the "how" of integrating oracy into your daily literacy instruction. We will dissect the relationship between speaking and writing, examining how structured oral practice acts as a rehearsal for academic writing. Participants will have the opportunity to collaborate with peers to draft specific language structures—including vocabulary strategies, syntax scaffolds, and discourse collaborative structures—that elevate student output from simple sentences to complex academic arguments.

Participants will:

  • analyze the connection between speaking and writing
  • engage in strategies to structure oral practice for academic writing
  • collaborate with other participants to draft language structures including vocabulary strategies, syntax scaffolds, and discourse

(This session will be delivered entirely in Spanish)



Please click here to view flyer.

FCC End of Year Gathering / Convivio de provedoras de fin de año

Thursday, June 11, 2026

Event Date 06/11/2026

este mensaje se repetirá en español

VCOE ECP invites you for an evening together to reflect on the year and enjoy an evening of fun activities. Open to all Family Child Care Providers participating in Quality Counts Ventura County. 

Dinner will be provided.

The last day to register is May 22nd..

VCOE ECP les invita a una noche de convivio para reflexionar sobre el año y disfrutar de una noche de actividades divertidas. El convivio estára abierto a todas las proveedoras de Cuidado Infantil Familiar que participan en Quality Counts Ventura County. 

Se proporcionará cena.

El último día para inscribirse es el 22 de mayo.  

Brief Intervention Training (2-Day)

Friday, May 29, 2026

Event Date(s) 05/28/2026 - 05/29/2026
This 2-day virtual training is to build skills of counselors and other adults working with adolescents. BI is a short-term counseling style of intervention that consists of 2 to 4 sessions aimed at adolescents who use tobacco, marijuana, alcohol and/or other drugs. This approach uses motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy and the stages of change model to meet the needs of adolescents.

Note* Must attend both days to earn CEU's.

SACS 102 Revenues and Grant Management

Friday, May 29, 2026

Event Date 05/29/2026
Learn how districts are funded. Explore the standardized account code structure (SACS) for revenue. Understand grant compliance and fiscal reporting.  

Bring a fully charged laptop as there will be grant exercises.

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

Thursday, May 28, 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.

Brief Intervention Training (2-Day)

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Event Date(s) 05/28/2026 - 05/29/2026
This 2-day virtual training is to build skills of counselors and other adults working with adolescents. BI is a short-term counseling style of intervention that consists of 2 to 4 sessions aimed at adolescents who use tobacco, marijuana, alcohol and/or other drugs. This approach uses motivational interviewing, cognitive behavior therapy and the stages of change model to meet the needs of adolescents.

Note* Must attend both days to earn CEU's.

Special Education Collaborative End-of-Year Training

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Event Date 05/27/2026

We will discuss what MOE is, why it must be done, and receive detailed information on how to complete all of the forms.

 

 

Ventura County UPK Network Quarterly Meetings PY 25-26

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

(4 Day Event) 10/22/2025 - 05/27/2026
VCOE will hold quarterly Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Network meetings to share new information, foster connections across LEAs, and encourage representatives to share implementation successes.

2025/26 Science Leadership Network

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

(4 Day Event) 10/30/2025 - 05/27/2026

Strengthen your science instruction through a powerful blend of literacy, language development, and the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs). This hands-on, collaborative series supports student notebooking, academic discourse, formative assessment and planning time.

10/30/25 – SEP 3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

  • Use notebooks to support student thinking and formative assessment

  • Guide students in designing investigations and writing clear procedures

  • Connect with peers through shared experiences and collaborative planning

1/27/26 – SEP 4 & 5: Analyzing Data + Math & Computational Thinking

  • Teach students to read, analyze, and represent data

  • Strengthen math integration using notebook tools

  • Unpack experiences with a literacy and language lens

4/28/26 – SEP 8: Obtaining, Evaluating & Communicating Information

  • Support science reading and evidence-based writing

  • Use notebooks to evaluate sources and process information

  • Plan meaningful tasks for all learners, including multilingual students

5/27/26 – SEP 7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence

  • Teach claim-evidence-reasoning (CER) through writing and talk

  • Use notebooks to develop and support arguments

  • Collaborate on classroom-ready strategies and resources

Every Day Includes:

  • Notebooking to support literacy and SEPs

  • ELD strategies using the ML Toolkit for Science

  • Shared science experience + collaborative planning

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.



Please click here to view flyer.

 

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