Steve Carr, the Chief Technology Officer at the Ventura County Office of Education, is one of 20 education technology leaders nationwide to be honored by the National School Boards Association. The NSBA named Carr one of its “20 to Watch,” which recognizes the “ability to inspire colleagues to explore and embrace innovative technology solutions and instructional strategies that contribute to high-quality learning experiences for all students.”In selecting Carr for the hon...

Adolfo Camarillo High School’s Scorpions team is the winner of the 2016 Ventura County Mock Trial. Their victory comes after a five-year winning streak by La Reina High School. The Mock Trial results were announced this evening at an awards ceremony at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center. Here is how the top eight teams placed:1. Adolfo Camarillo Scorpions      2. Grace Brethren3. Oak Park Black           &n...

The winner of the 2016 Ventura County Mock Trial competition will be announced at an awards ceremony Monday at 6:00 pm at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center at 800 Hobson Way. Grace Brethren and Adolfo Camarillo (Scorpions) are in contention for first and second place. Saint Bonaventure and Oak Park (Black) are vying for third and fourth place. The four teams competed in the final round of competition on Thursday. They are among 32 from throughout Ventura County participating in this year’s Mock...

Four local high school teams emerged victorious from Wednesday night’s semifinals of the Ventura County Mock Trial competition. The final four teams that will face off in tonight’s last round are:• Adolfo Camarillo (Scorpions)• Grace Brethren• Oak Park (Black)• Saint BonaventureThe four remaining teams are among 32 from throughout Ventura County participating in this year’s Mock Trial. Tonight’s final round of competition is open to the public.WHAT: Ventura County Mock Trial FinalsWHEN: ...

The eight high school teams that will advance to the semifinals of the Ventura County Mock Trial were announced today by the Ventura County Office of Education. The semifinalists received the eight highest scores of the 32 teams participating in this year’s Mock Trial. Listed in order of their scores, the final eight teams are:1. Trinity Pacific Epsilon2. Newbury Park Gold3. Oaks Christian Gold4. Adolfo Camarillo Scorpions5. Westlake High School6. Oak Park Black7. Grace Brethren8. Saint Bo...

Read this page in EnglishUna reciente demanda en contra del Departamento de Educación de California (CDE) está afectando a todas las escuelas públicas en todo el estado, incluyendo aquellas que operan bajo la Secretaría de Educación del Condado de Ventura.En abril del 2012, dos organizaciones, la Asociación Morgan Hill De Padres Preocupados y la Asociación de Padres Preocupados, presentaron una demanda en contra del CDE en relación con el cumplimiento de las leyes de educación especial. Como par...

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VCOE has been selected to assist the Pleasant Valley School District Board of Trustees in their search for a new Superintendent to replace RaeAnne Michael, who is retiring after a lengthy career with the district which serves 6,600 K-8 students in the Camarillo area. Applications will be accepted from February 1 to March 7, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.Brochure with List of Qualifications   Online ApplicationAttend a Focus GroupThe Pleasant Valley School District Board of Trustees would like to receive inpu...

The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to announce that the winner of the 2016 Ventura County Academic Decathlon is Westlake High School. This is Westlake’s fifth consecutive victory. Oak Park High School came in second place, and third place went to Moorpark High School. Oak Park High School also won the “Super Quiz” portion of the competition. The Academic Decathlon was held Saturday at Pacifica High School in Oxnard and the winners were announced at an awards cere...

More than two dozen local high schools will field 32 teams in the Ventura County Mock Trial competition, which begins Monday in Ventura. Students will take on the major roles of a criminal court case, including attorneys, witnesses and even bailiffs. The students will present their cases before actual local judges who volunteer for the competition. Local attorneys serve as coaches. WHAT: 2106 Ventura County Mock TrialWHEN: The competition runs Monday, February 22 to Thursday, February 25. The We...