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State Budget Perspectives Workshop at VCOE on Jan. 27

1/16/2020 1:37:00 PM

Get perspectives on how the new state budget will impact public education at a free workshop at the Ventura County Office of Education. The workshop is presented by Capitol Advisors and takes place Monday, January 27, 2020 from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at 5100 Adolfo Rd., Camarillo, CA 93012. Click here for free registration.More from Cap...

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California Distinguished Schools Include Nine in Ventura County

12/18/2019 10:52:00 AM

Nine Ventura County elementary schools are being honored as 2020 California Distinguished Schools by the California Department of Education. Schools are awarded for their work toward closing the achievement gap and for achieving exceptional student performance. Schools that applied were eligible based on their performance and progress on the state ...

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Navy Engineers Modify Toys for Kids with Special Needs

12/12/2019 3:52:00 PM

Watching a toy come to life when it’s turned on is a delight for any child. But for kids with developmental disabilities, something as simple as pressing a button to activate a toy can be an impossible challenge. Toys designed for children with disabilities are available, but can be prohibitively expensive. That’s why Dwire School in Ox...

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Ventura County School Data Available in 2019 Dashboard

12/12/2019 11:00:00 AM

A wealth of data about the performance of Ventura County schools and districts is now available in the 2019 California School Dashboard, which was released today by the California Department of Education (CDE). In addition to reporting on test scores in math and English language arts, the Dashboard provides a more complete picture of school perform...

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Student Creativity Shines at Hackathon by the Sea

12/10/2019 11:17:00 AM

Helping immigrants assimilate, combatting heart disease and saving marine life are some of the issues addressed through new technology created by Ventura County high school students at the third annual Hackathon by the Sea. Last weekend in Camarillo, 157 students spent an entire night creating and coding apps and games with the assistance of more t...

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Tips on Talking to Kids about School Shootings

11/14/2019 12:40:00 PM

In the wake of today's shooting at Saugus High School, our thoughts are with the friends and loved ones of the victims and the entire Saugus High School community. As many students may have questions and fears about this tragic incident, we are offering the following resources to help parents and educators respond in the most appropriate way.Am...

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See the Winning Logos for Ventura County Academic Competitions

11/8/2019 10:42:00 AM

The Ventura County Office of Education is pleased to announce the winners of logo design contests for the 2020 Academic Decathlon, Mock Trial and Science Fair. Nearly 150 middle and high school students from throughout Ventura County submitted entries for the contests. The winning design for the Academic Decathlon logo came from Morgan Conway...

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Overnight Computer Coding Event Coming to Ventura County

11/5/2019 11:29:00 AM

High school students in Ventura County will have the opportunity to learn computer coding and put their creativity to work at a unique overnight event on December 6 and 7 in Camarillo. At the third annual Hackathon by the Sea, students will team up to code projects such as games, apps and websites. No prior coding experience is necessary and the st...

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Wildfire Information and Resources

10/11/2019 5:30:00 AM

The Ventura County Office of Education is committed to ensuring the safety of our students and school employees in the event of a wildfire. We have created a web page at www.vcoe.org/fire where you can find links to information about current incidents, precautionary power outages and air quality. There are also resources to help students,...

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Ventura County Student Test Scores Improve

10/9/2019 12:04:00 PM

Ventura County students slightly improved their scores on the statewide California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) test, according to new data released by the California Department of Education. In the 2018-2019 school year, 50 percent of Ventura County students met or exceeded the state standards for English language arts (...

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