Academic Supports
Learning Support Teachers
Learning Support Teachers coordinate our elementary academic interventions, Study Study Teams (SSTs), and Section 504 program to ensure all students have the supports they need to be successful.
Brookside Elementary
Nicole Baumann ~ nbaumann@opusd.org
Oak Hills Elementary
Shelbi Doherty ~ sdoherty@opusd.org
Red Oak Elementary
Laura Miller ~ lamiller@opusd.org
Elementary Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a progression of targeted interventions to ensure all students excel behaviorally, academically, and social-emotionally. OPUSD uses Illuminate Education's Fastbridge platform to universally screen students in grades K-5 three times a year in Math and Reading. A team of educators and paraprofessionals review the screening data, along with classroom data, to identify students needing additional math and/or reading support. Our Interventionists provide evidence-based interventions in 6-8 week cycles. Student progress is monitored throughout the intervention periods and students are re-screened during the next screening window.
Secondary Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
Medea Creek Middle School and Oak Park High School utilize the adaptive online platform IXL to provide targeted support to students in Math (Math 6 - Algebra I) and ELA (grades 6-8). IXL’s Flex Diagnostic identifies each student’s current level of understanding and automatically generates a personalized set of recommended skills aligned to their individual needs. As students work on these targeted skills, teachers can use IXL’s Arena feature to progress monitor learning over time, tracking growth, identifying trends, and adjusting instruction based on real-time data. Together, these tools support responsive instruction by providing clear insight into both where students are and how they are progressing.
Brainfuse - FREE Online Tutoring
Through a partnership with the Ventura County Library, students and library patrons can access Brainfuse’s HelpNow service at no cost. Brainfuse connects learners to live, online tutors for core-academic help (like math, reading/writing, science, and social studies), plus writing assistance, study tools, and test-prep resources. (Ventura County Library)
Whether working on homework, preparing for exams, or refining writing assignments, Brainfuse offers a flexible, virtual tutoring experience — accessible by laptop, tablet or phone — that helps students succeed anytime, anywhere.
Oak Park By the NumbersOak Park By the Numbers
Oak Park by the Numbers
#1 Best School District in Ventura County
#1
Best School District in Ventura County
Niche
1 California Exemplary School District
1
California Exemplary School District
14 National Merit Simifinalists
14
National Merit Semifinalists
1st Green Ribbon School District in CA
1st
Green Ribbon School District in CA
24:1 Student to Teacher Ratio
24:1
Student to Teacher Ratio
28 AP Courses Offered
28
AP Courses Offered
4 National Blue Ribbon Schools
4
National Blue Ribbon Schools
4346 Enrollment TK-12th Grade
4346
Enrollment TK-12th Grade
5 CA Distinguished and Gold Ribbon Schools
5
CA Distinguished and Gold Ribbon Schools
60% of students play a sport at OPHS
60%
of Students Play a Sport at OPHS
69.42% Meet or Exceed Science Standards
69.42%
Meet or Exceed Science Standards
72.28% Meet or Exceed Math Standards
72.28%
Meet or Exceed Math Standards
80.34% Meet or Exceed ELA Standards
80.34%
Meet or Exceed ELA Standards
95% AP Pass Rate at OPHS
95%
AP Pass rate at OPHS
97.2% of Students Continue on to Post Secondary
98%
of Students Continue on to Post Secondary
99.7% Graduation Rate
99.7%
Graduation Rate
High School in Ventura County
#1
High School in Ventura County
Niche
Highest Performance Level (BLUE)
Highest Performance (BLUE)
for all Academic Indicators
on the CA Dashboard
Top 12 Unified School Districts in CA