Ventura Education Partnership

Check out an update on Diverse Books and go to the website for more info: http://www.venturaeducationpartnership.org/Diverse-Books Thank you!

Have you seen the Keep Reading Bookmarks, artwork courtesy of student Lauren Fredericks? If you would like bookmarks, PM us your mailing address. Happy Reading!

Thank you to VEP Board Members and Volunteers who are prepping and delivering books from the Diverse Books for Kids project. AND, thank you to all the donors who supported this effort to bring, new, diverse books to VUSD schools. Books are being delivered to school sites this week and next.

We are so excited to welcome Joanne Powell Wakelee to the VEP Board of Directors. Joanne, pictured pre-pandemic, working as a volunteer naturalist for Channel Islands National Park, says "I am thrilled and honored to join the VEP Board supporting students and teachers during these difficult times. My heart is still in the classroom after 36 years of teaching K-12 in bilingual education. My most recent assignment was as a Dual Language Teacher Specialist before retiring in 2016. The last few years, I tutored English through Laubach Literacy and worked as a naturalist for Channel Islands National Park until the shutdown due to the pandemic. Looking forward to serving with VEP as we move into 2021.

Wishing you a most wonderful new year! May it be happy and healthy. Thank you for supporting VEP, public education and our community's kids!

Let's come together and support VUSD families during the holidays. Your gift of any size is appreciated!

Thanks to everyone who applied for a Diverse Books MiniGrant! We will notify applicants by email November 9, 2020.

VEP wants to deliver new, diverse books to your VUSD classroom in December! Last day to apply is this Friday 10/23 at 10 pm. We promise, it's as easy as telling us which books you want for your students! http://www.venturaeducationpartnership.org/Diverse-Books

We know you are incredibly busy... applying is as easy as putting together a list of diverse books you want for your students! Last day to apply is Friday 10/23/2020 by 10 pm.

Did you know... the hardest part of applying for a Diverse Books MiniGrant is deciding which books you want! Application and details: http://www.venturaeducationpartnership.org/Diverse-Books

Workshop today! September 24 at 4 pm High School Workshop Have questions about the Diverse Books MiniGrants? Join us for an optional Zoom Workshop and get the answers you need.... You will find the Zoom Link in the Google Form Application.: http://www.venturaeducationpartnership.org/Diverse-Books

Workshop today! September 23 at 4 pm Middle School Workshop Have questions about the Diverse Books MiniGrants? Join us for an optional Zoom Workshop and get the answers you need.... You will find the Zoom Link in the Google Form Application.: http://www.venturaeducationpartnership.org/Diverse-Books

Workshop today! September 22 at 4 pm Elementary School Workshop Have questions about the Diverse Books MiniGrants? Join us for an optional Zoom Workshop and get the answers you need.... You will find the Zoom Link in the Google Form Application.: http://www.venturaeducationpartnership.org/Diverse-Books

I’m a science teacher. May I apply for a MiniGrant to use books on diversity that connect to science? Yes! This article gives suggestions on how to approach science from a multicultural perspective. You will find more resources and FAQs at... http://www.venturaeducationpartnership.org/Diverse-Books See more

Quick and easy to apply! Details at: http://www.venturaeducationpartnership.org/Diverse-Books

Have questions about the Diverse Books MiniGrants? Join us for an optional Zoom Workshop and get the answers you need. September 22 at 4 pm Elementary School Workshop September 23 at 4 pm Middle School Workshop September 24 at 4 pm High School Workshop... You will find the Zoom Links in the Google Form Application.: http://www.venturaeducationpartnership.org/Diverse-Books

VUSD working directly with students in preschool - 12th grade... VEP is now accepting applications for Diverse Books MiniGrants! Apply now through 10/23/2020 by 10 pm. Details at the website.

At VEP we love Diverse Books! And, with your generous gifts to support new, diverse books for VUSD students, we see that you do too! Post a picture of you with your favorite diverse book. Tell us why you love it and tag Ventura Education Partnership! Over the next couple weeks, let's flood FB with diverse books!

Thank you Dr. Lorelle Dawes, Principal Cabrillo Middle School for your generous support of Diverse Books! Dr. Dawes says, "It is important for all students to see themselves in books, posters, and stories at school, which hasn’t always been the case. It’s equally important for young people to know the narratives of others who might seem different at first, but who really share many similarities." Join us and make a gift today! ... https://www.facebook.com/donate/566988227301373/ See more

Missing hugs as we head back to school? Want to thank an educator? Check out this idea from the Fredericks Family! Thank you Rob and Shannon Trani Fredericks for supporting Diverse books for Kids. And, thank you to their daughter Lauren for the beautiful art. "Please join us in supporting VEP. If you feel like giving educators a hug but you can’t because COVIDlet your money do the hugging. Trust me, teachers will feel loved and appreciated by receiving a mini grant that you ...helped sponsor." Rob and Shannon Fredericks https://www.facebook.com/donate/566988227301373/