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...

The breach of a whale above the surface of the ocean is one of the majesties of nature and also one of its greatest mysteries…until now. Two VCOE Career Education Center instructors were part of a CSU Channel Islands study that revealed the reason whales breach. Brothers Alan and Ryan Jaeger operated a special waterproof drone off the coast of Maui that provided critical imagery of the whales that were being monitored for the study. The Jaegers teach high school students to build and operate un...

At its annual All Staff Gathering, VCOE proudly honored employees who have been with the organization for five years or more. Maintenance worker Richard Perez was the longest serving employee to be recognized, with 40 years of employment at VCOE. Superintendent Stan Mantooth expressed his gratitude to all of the VCOE educators, staff and support personnel who have enriched the lives of Ventura County's children through the work they do every day. A complete list of Service Award honorees is belo...

Hearing Conservation and Audiology Services at VCOE is thrilled to again offer HEAR for Families, a program providing engaging hearing education and resources for families of students with hearing loss. Through this program, families will gain essential knowledge in promoting their child’s best use of hearing devices, language development, and academic success.  In addition, HEAR for Families will give families access to professional expertise offered by Ventura County Educational Audiologists ...

A tragic series of student suicides is highlighting the importance of addressing the social and emotional needs of our kids. In this edition of Focus on Education, find out how local educators are taking action to help students stay mentally healthy as they pursue their education.

Thinking of creating a new dual language program or looking for ideas to enhance an existing one? Then the 2016 Dual Language Institute at VCOE is for you! There will be break-out sessions, publisher exhibits, plus opportunities to network, learn and celebrate. Food will be provided. This workshop is ideal for dual language teachers, administrators, and those planning to implement a Dual Language program in the future.Date: Friday, February 5, 2016Time: 3:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.Location: VCOE, Confere...