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Fire and Flooding Resources for Schools and Parents.

1/8/2018 3:48:00 PM

As our families and school communities recover from the impacts of the Thomas fire and continue to prepare for potential flooding, we are providing helpful resources for schools and parents at www.vcoe.org/fire.

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Protecting Young Minds when Marijuana is Legal

12/22/2017 8:13:00 AM

On January 1, marijuana becomes legal for retail sale in California. What schools and parents need to know to keep students safe in light of the changing law.

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SWAT Team Spreads Holiday Cheer to Kids with Special Needs

12/20/2017 11:29:00 AM

Students with special needs at the Phoenix-Los Nogales School in Camarillo got a big holiday surprise today when members of the Oxnard Police Department SWAT team arrived to present them with holiday gifts. The gifts included new shoes donated by the New Balance Factory Store in the Camarillo Premium Outlets and gift bags donated by Marquez Termite...

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California School Dashboard Launches

12/7/2017 12:07:00 PM

The California Department of Education (CDE) and the State Board of Education (SBE) announced today the launch of the fall 2017 California School Dashboard, a Web site that provides valuable information on multiple topics regarding school and student performance in an easy-to-understand report card format. &...

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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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