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Meet the Former Marine Named Ventura County Teacher of the Year

5/8/2019 3:00:00 PM

The Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) is pleased to announce that Jan-Erik Sand of Isbell Middle School in the Santa Paula Unified School District (SPUSD) is the 2019 Ventura County Teacher of the Year. Sand and his students found out about the honor today when his family, local dignitaries and members of the media made a surprise visit to ...

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$10,000 in Grants Awarded to Innovative Ventura County Teachers

5/8/2019 2:06:00 PM

Teachers from throughout Ventura County are being honored with $10,000 in grants for developing innovative lessons for their students. At a ceremony tonight in Oxnard, the Ventura County Office of Education will present 14 IMPACT II grants to 23 teachers from nine schools in seven local districts. The grants are funded by local busin...

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Dianne Miller is Teacher of the Year for VCOE Schools

4/24/2019 2:16:00 PM

The Ventura County Office of Education is proud to announce that Dianne Miller has been selected Teacher of the Year for VCOE-operated schools. As a teacher at VCOE's Phoenix School in Camarillo, Miller serves students with serious emotional and behavioral issues. In her 14 years as an educator, Miller has also worked to enhance the lives ...

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Help Set Local Education Priorities by Taking a Quick Survey

4/22/2019 3:33:00 PM

Now is your chance to have a say in setting goals and funding priorities for the next school year. The Ventura County Office of Education is seeking your input as we create a plan that will serve as an education road map for the future. It's called the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and it will help ensure that funding for VCOE-op...

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Dr. Cesar Morales Named New VCOE Associate Superintendent

4/4/2019 9:15:00 AM

After an extensive search, the Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) is pleased to announce that Dr. Cesar Morales has been named the new Associate Superintendent of Student Services. Dr. Morales will be joining VCOE from the Oxnard School District, where he has served as Superintendent for nearly six years. In his new role, Dr. Morales wi...

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2019 Ventura County Science Fair Winners Announced

3/25/2019 3:56:00 PM

The winners of the 2019 Ventura County Science Fair were announced at an awards ceremony this evening at the VCOE Conference and Educational Services Center in Camarillo. At tonight’s ceremony, awards were presented in 14 scientific categories including microbiology, engineering and chemistry. In addition, local companies and organizatio...

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Trinity Pacific Wins 2019 Ventura County Mock Trial

3/4/2019 7:39:00 PM

Trinity Pacific Christian School in Thousand Oaks is the winner of the 2019 Ventura County Mock Trial for the second year in a row. The Mock Trial results were announced this evening at an awards ceremony at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Here is how the top eight teams placed:1. Trinity Pacific – Silver Team2, St. Bonaventure3. Santa Sus...

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VCOE Remembers Dr. James Cowan

3/4/2019 2:52:00 PM

Dr. James Cowan, who served as Ventura County Superintendent of Schools for 24 years and left an indelible mark on Ventura County education, has passed away at the age of 87. “Jim was a true champion for all students and education in general,” said Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Stan Mantooth. “During his tenure, he buil...

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Four Remaining Teams to Face Off in Mock Trial Finals Feb. 28

2/28/2019 10:13:00 AM

Four local high school teams emerged victorious from Wednesday night’s semifinals of the 2019 Ventura County Mock Trial competition. The final four teams that will face off in tonight’s last round are:• Saint Bonaventure• Trinity Pacific (Silver)• Oaks Christian (Gold)• Santa Susana (Locke)Saint Bonaventure and Trini...

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Ventura County Mock Trial Semifinalists Announced

2/27/2019 1:47:00 PM

The eight high school teams that will advance to the semifinals of the 2019 Ventura County Mock Trial were announced today by the Ventura County Office of Education. The semifinalists received the eight highest scores of the 30 teams participating in this year's Mock Trial. Listed in order of their scores, the final eight teams are:1. Saint Bon...

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