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VCOE Receives National Communications Awards

9/21/2016 10:27:00 AM

Ventura County Office of Education Communications Manager Dave Schermer has received two awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). VCOE received NSPRA's Award of Excellence in the category of electronic newsletter for its Focus on Education publication and an Award of Merit for the redesign of the...

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Ventura County’s Premier Academic Competitions Seek Volunteers

9/16/2016 2:45:00 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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Legislative Update for Educators Coming November 15

8/29/2016 2:41:00 PM

Each year, new legislation impacts the daily operations and systems in our public schools. As the majority of them go into effect in the middle of the school year, school site leaders are faced with many challenges in complying. The annual Legislative Update presented by the Ventura County Office of Education will help ensure your school doesn&rsqu...

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State Test Scores Improve for Ventura County Students

8/24/2016 10:00:00 AM

Ventura County scores improved on the statewide California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test, according to data released by the California Department of Education. For the 2015-16 school year, the number of Ventura County students meeting or exceeding the state standards increased by four percent in English Language Arts ...

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Enrollment Now Open at New Moorpark Career Education Center

8/22/2016 10:00:00 AM

Cybersecurity, engineering, medical science, and game design are some of the leading edge courses being offered to Ventura County high school and adult education students at the new Career Education Center Moorpark. A ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon marked the official opening of the facility, which is operated by the Ventura County Office o...

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Ventura County’s Premier Academic Competitions Seek Volunteers

9/23/2015 1:31:00 AM

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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2015-16 VCOE Programs & Services Brochure Available Now

9/21/2015 5:20:00 AM

The 2015-16 Ventura County Office of Education Programs and Services brochure is now available for download. This handy guide provides a comprehensive overview all that VCOE offers to schools, districts, parents and students.

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Mesa Union School District Names Jeff Turner New Superintendent

6/30/2015 6:59:00 AM

After an extensive search conducted by the Ventura County Office of Education, the Mesa Union School District Board of Education has selected Jeff Turner as the district’s new Superintendent. Mr. Turner is the current Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services at the Rio School District in Oxnard.

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Meet the 2015 Ventura County Teacher of the Year

5/27/2015 7:17:00 AM

The Ventura County Office of Education is proud to announce that a veteran educator known for sparking a love of learning in some of our most at-risk kids is the 2015 Ventura County Teacher of the Year. Kathy Elliott teaches ninth to twelfth grade English and art at Pacific High School, a continuation school in Ventura. She has been an educator for...

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$10.2 Million Grant to Enhance Career Education in Ventura County

5/27/2015 7:12:00 AM

The Ventura County Office of Education (VCOE) has received a $10.2 million grant from the California Department of Education’s Career Pathways Trust program that will fund an unprecedented effort to provide career and technical education to local students. VCOE is one of only ten education agencies in the state to be awarded grants at this level i...

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