The Credential staff for the Ventura County Office of Education provide services for obtaining various types of credentials in California, renewing a California credential, or adding authorizations to existing credentials.  

Appointments for office consultations are highly recommended and are available Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Telephone inquires are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For additional credential information from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing please click here.

For information regarding Designated Subject Credentials, please contact Teacher Support Programs at (805) 388-4414.

Credential Staff
Jennifer Henderson, Credential Technician
(805) 383-1936
jhenderson@vcoe.org

Janet Faherty, Credential Specialist
(805) 383-1934
jfaherty@vcoe.org

Janice Russell, Credential Manager
(805) 383-1935
jrussell@vcoe.org

Fingerprinting/Live Scan
Appointments are available on:
Wednesday from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. and
Monday, Tuesday,Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
For an appointment call (805) 383-1914.

Hours subject to change without notice