Focus on Education
Focus on Education is the official podcast of the Ventura County Office of Education. Join Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, as we explore the ways VCOE and local schools serve students. We’ll introduce you to the education superstars who are making a difference for kids in academics, career preparation, emotional well-being, and beyond. If you have a child in school or simply want a better understanding of our local school system, be sure to tune in!
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Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Thursday Mar 27, 2025
Foster youth, students experiencing homelessness, and students from migrant families face a host of additional challenges on their educational journey. That’s why the Ventura County Office of Education has programs that give them additional support so they can succeed in school. Learn more as Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, sits down with Mike Winters, VCOE’s Director of Student Services.
More Information:
www.vcoe.org/migrant
www.vcoe.org/homeless
www.vcoe.org/foster-youth
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Students and adults can get prepared for rewarding careers in healthcare, manufacturing, auto repair, welding and more at the Ventura County Office of Education’s Career Education Center in Camarillo. Find out how to launch your future career in this episode of Focus on Education.
Career Education Center Home Page
Career Education Instagram
CEC High School Programs
Career Training for Adults
CEC Grants
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Discover local resources for Ventura County families searching for childcare and preschool for young kids. Find out how the Ventura County Office of Education is working to increase access and affordability of early childhood programs. Join Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, as he interviews Alicia McFarland, the Director of Early Childhood Programs at VCOE.
Resources referenced:
Early Childhood Programs webpage
Transitional Kindergarten webpage
Teaching Stars
Local Planning Council webpage
Child Care Resource and Referral
My Child Care Plan
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Today’s school libraries are more than places to check out books. Libraries and librarians play a key role in promoting literacy and helping kids navigate our confusing media landscape. Learn all about Ventura County’s school libraries from VCOE’s resident librarian Ashlee Nishiya.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
VCOE Library Services
VCOE Media Literacy
Battle of the Books
Batalla de los Libros
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
If you’ve ever wondered about the role the Ventura County Office of Education plays in our school system, we’ve got you covered. In this second episode of the Focus on Education podcast, Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, and Communications Director Dave Schermer dive deep into the many ways VCOE supports local schools and students.
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
Tuesday Oct 08, 2024
If you’ve ever wondered about the role the Ventura County Office of Education plays in our school system, we’ve got you covered. In the debut episode of the Focus on Education podcast, Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, and Communications Director Dave Schermer dive deep into the many ways VCOE supports local schools and students.
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Thursday Oct 03, 2024
Welcome to the new Focus on Education Podcast from the Ventura County Office of Education. Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, is excited to announce this new way to connect our schools and community.