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What’s Next After High School for Students in Special Education?

10/17/2022 4:09:00 PM

The Ventura County Transition Fair will help young adults with disabilities (ages 15-22 years old) prepare for the quality adult life they envision. Students, parents, teachers, and care providers are invited to join us at this free virtual event. Meet local agency representatives and gain information to assist with making adult life decisions. &nb...

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Fentanyl Use by Students is a Growing Concern

9/23/2022 3:17:00 PM

The Ventura County Office of Education is joining state health officials in warning schools and families about a new and concerning version of the synthetic opioid known as fentanyl. In a letter to superintendents and charter school administrators, California Department of Public Health Director and State Public Health Officer Tomás J. ...

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Focus on Education - August 2022

8/23/2022 8:51:00 AM

What to Expect in the New School Year • Free Bus Rides for Kids Coming Soon • Get a Head Start on College Savings • High-Speed Internet for All • 16-Year-Olds Can Pre-Register to Vote • 3,000 Backpacks for Kids in Need • High-Tech Learning at the LMNOP Lab • A Perfect Venue for Your Next Event

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What to Expect for the 2022-2023 School Year - A Message from Superintendent Morales

8/8/2022 12:44:00 PM

In the next few weeks, nearly 130,000 students from all corners of Ventura County will be heading back to class for the 2022-2023 school year. It’s hard to believe, but this is the fourth school year in a row to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The good news is that we’ve come a long way from the days of remote learning and mandatory masking...

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What’s Being Done to Keep Kids Safe at School

6/29/2022 11:58:00 AM

By Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of SchoolsThe mass shooting that claimed 21 lives at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas is the latest incidence of what’s become a horrifyingly common occurrence in our nation. Here in Ventura County, students, parents, and school employees are understandably scared. As the fathe...

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Dr. César Morales Elected as Ventura County Superintendent of Schools

6/8/2022 10:08:00 AM

For the first time, Dr. César Morales has been elected by voters as Ventura County Superintendent of Schools. He was initially appointed to the role in 2021 by the Ventura County Board of Education to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of former Superintendent Stan Mantooth. Upon his appointment, Dr. Morales made history by becoming the...

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Meet the 2022 Ventura County Teacher of the Year

5/31/2022 2:41:00 PM

Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, is pleased to announce that Shannon Klemann from Adolfo Camarillo High School (ACHS) in the Oxnard Union High School District (OUHSD) is the 2022 Ventura County Teacher of the Year. Klemann and her students found out about the honor today when local school administrators made a sur...

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Tips on Responding to School Shootings

5/24/2022 3:10:00 PM

In light of the horrific school shooting in Texas, many students will have questions and fears about their own safety. We are offering the following resources to help parents and educators respond in the most appropriate way.

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Statement about Texas School Shooting from Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools

5/24/2022 3:00:00 PM

Our hearts are broken by the tragic news of today’s mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas. We send our sincerest sympathies to the families whose lives have been forever shattered. School shootings are a plague on our society that have been happening for far too long. I call on decision-makers at every level of government t...

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Ventura County Teachers Honored for Innovation in the Classroom

5/24/2022 11:15:00 AM

Teachers from throughout Ventura County are being honored with $16,000 in grants for developing innovative lessons for their students. At a ceremony tonight in Camarillo, the Ventura County Office of Education will present 11 IMPACT II grants to 16 teachers. The grants are funded by local businesses and organizations that wish to pro...

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