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District reports on independent‑study programs; El Camino cites high graduation and dual‑enrollment outcomes
Summary
Ventura Unified provided an annual update on independent‑study programs (Homestead K–8, El Camino high school, Flex and Home/Hospital). Staff described attendance-by‑work-completion, academic supports, dual‑enrollment credit production at El Camino, and plans to address chronic absenteeism; trustees asked about supports for special‑education and English‑learner students.
Ventura Unified presented its annual update Aug. 6 on independent‑study programs, including Homestead (K–8), El Camino (secondary alternative/high‑college partnership), Flex and Home/Hospital instruction.
Hector, principal for Homestead and El Camino, explained that attendance in independent study is measured by work completion hours (four hours of completed work equals one day of attendance) and that master agreements are required and renewed…
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