Focus on Education

Amgen Biotech Experience

Find out how Amgen is providing equipment and training so high school science teachers can bring state-of-the-art biotechnology lessons to their classrooms in Ventura County and around the world. Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, interviews Oak Park High School biology teacher Winnie Sloan about this remarkable program.

Inside Mock Trial with Judge Romero

Students bring courtroom drama to life at VCOE’s annual Mock Trial competition. Get the inside story on what makes this event so valuable for students and how it all comes together from Superior Court Judge Gilbert Romero.

Paralympian Inspires Students

Isaac Jean-Paul is an American Paralympic athlete who has won both silver and bronze in the long jump and is now striving to become the first-ever Paralympian to win gold at the LA28 Olympics Games. Isaac visited Ventura County to speak with students about mental health, confidence, and perseverance. In this episode of Focus on Education, he shares his inspirational story with our host, Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools.

Social Emotional Literacy

Supporting students’ social and emotional well-being is a critical part of helping them succeed in school. In this episode, get strategies for strengthening your social-emotional “muscle” from author and educator Lori Woodley-Langendorff, the CEO and founder of All It Takes. She will be presenting a free social-emotional learning workshop in Camarillo on January 28, 2026, for educators and families to help us all create healthier relationships. Sign up at https://vcoe.link/SEL1-28-26 [https://vcoe.link/SEL1-28-26]

New Welding Facility

Take a tour of the new Welding & Testing Facility at the Ventura County Office of Education’s Career Education Center in Camarillo. It’s Ventura County’s first and only testing facility accredited by the American Welding Society, and the perfect place for high school students and adults to take courses that will prepare them for rewarding careers in welding.