General Info

Douglas Penfield School offers a range of educational programs to students in pre-kindergarten through grade five. Located in Ventura, Calif., it serves students with disabilities. The school conducts classes in communication, community access, motor skills, functional academics, recreation and independent living skills. It also provides vocational programs that include sessions on task completion, self-management and job-related interactions. Douglas Penfield School is governed by the Ventura County Office of Education, which operates special populations educational support and career, technical education departments and preschools. The school offers homeless, foster youth services, migrant education and portable academic assistance programs. In addition, the school conducts a variety of activities that includes fundraising events and science fairs.