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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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Superintendent Mantooth Featured on KVTA Radio

8/1/2017 1:17:00 PM

Ventura County Superintendent of Schools Stan Mantooth was the featured guest on "Big Money In the 805" with Mike Anderson on KVTA radio on Sunday. The conversation touches on recent trends in local education and efforts to prepare our students for a changing job market. Click the play button below to listen. Your browser doesn't...

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Shining Stars from the Ventura County Class of 2017

6/7/2017 10:52:00 AM

From a young man who overcame the loss of his father to a budding film maker whose latest work is going viral online, the students graduating from Ventura County high schools this year are an impressive group. We're proud to introduce you to some of them in this edition of Focus on Education. Read it on your computer below or cli...

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Meet the 2017 Ventura County Teacher of the Year

6/5/2017 1:31:00 PM

The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to announce that Leah Oviedo of Walnut Elementary School in the Conejo Valley Unified School District is the 2017 Ventura County Teacher of the Year. Oviedo and her students found out about the honor today when her family, local dignitaries and members of the media made a surprise visit to her class...

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