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Logo Design Contest Winners Announced

11/29/2017 11:24:00 AM

The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to announce the winners of logo design contests for the Science Fair, Mock Trial and Academic Decathlon. Eighty middle and high school students from throughout Ventura County submitted entries for the contests. The winning artwork will be prominently displayed on promotional and informational materi...

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Camarillo School for Students With Autism Finds New Home

10/31/2017 12:01:00 PM

Triton Academy, a school that serves Ventura County students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will begin the 2018-19 school year at a new location. The school, which provides highly acclaimed programs for students with ASD, will be moving to a temporary site near the Camarillo Airport after the current school year.For the past ten years, Triton ...

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Ventura County’s Premier Academic Competitions Seek Volunteers

10/18/2017 4:22:00 PM

Ventura County students have a long, proud tradition of excellence in local, state and national academic competitions. This is only possible through the strong commitment and partnership of our local volunteers. On average, more than 400 volunteer judges are needed to support the 2,500 students that annually participate in Ventura County Academic D...

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Teaching Civic Engagement in a Divisive Political Era

10/3/2017 3:21:00 PM

Take a look inside the growing effort to teach civic education in Ventura County in the latest edition of VCOE's Focus on Education. From an elementary school program that teaches students about the inner-workings of Congress to a high school that's partnering with the Reagan Library, Ventura County educators are giving students the tools t...

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Advice for Talking to Students about the Las Vegas Shooting

10/2/2017 10:02:00 AM

In the aftermath of a tragedy, parents and educators face the difficult task of explaining senseless violence to children and teenagers. These events can create stress and anxiety for young people, even when they are not personally affected. Adults should strive to provide reassurance and an opportunity for students to express their feelings. We of...

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Ventura County Test Scores Hold Steady After Prior Year’s Increase

9/27/2017 8:56:00 AM

Ventura County students largely held on to gains made last year on the statewide California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test, according to new data released by the California Department of Education. The percentage of Ventura County students who met or exceeded the state standards for English language arts (ELA) in 2017 ...

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Spelling Bee will go on after VCOE Helps Recruit New Sponsor

9/26/2017 9:00:00 AM

The Ventura County Spelling Bee, a 52 year local tradition, will continue now that SAGE Publishing has officially become its new sponsor. The Ventura County Office of Education helped with the search for a new Spelling Bee sponsor once it was known that the Ventura County Star would no longer be sponsoring the event. The 2018 competition, now ...

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Student Artists Invited to Enter Logo Design Contests

9/18/2017 11:32:00 AM

The Ventura County Office of Education is now accepting entries for our logo design contests for the 2018 Ventura County Science Fair, Mock Trial and Academic Decathlon. This is the first year for the Academic Decathlon logo design contest.The winning artwork will be prominently displayed on promotional and informational materials for these high-pr...

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School for Students with Autism is Seeking New Home

8/25/2017 9:49:00 AM

Triton Academy, a school that serves students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) from throughout Ventura County, is in search of a new place to call home. For the past ten years, Triton Academy has operated at a campus in Camarillo leased from the Pleasant Valley School District (PVSD). PVSD has shared that, due to expected growth in enrollment, i...

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Free Programs Available for Students with Disabilities

8/24/2017 3:25:00 PM

Parents who suspect their child has a disability are advised to contact their local school district or the Ventura County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA). Federal and state laws require public schools to provide free and appropriate education for children with special needs. From birth through age 21, children and young adu...

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