Ojai Learning Ecosystem
What if We Saw Our Whole Community
as the Classroom?
Community-Based, Learner-Centered Ecosystems Expand Our Vision of Education to Include the People, Places, and Possibilities That Already Exist All Around Us
Empowering Youth
Discover a new approach to education in Ojai.
The Ojai Learning Ecosystem unites diverse learning environments for youth. We embrace your child's individuality and connect them to the array of learning opportunities within our community and beyond.
Welcome to an expanded vision of education in Ojai. The Ojai Learning Ecosystem is weaving togehter the many places in our community where youth learn and grow. This initiative aims to expand our view of the 200 year old education system by focusing on the individual needs and strengths of each student and celebrating the rich diversity of learning opportunities found within the Ojai community.
The core mission of the Ojai Learning Ecosystem is to foster a deep sense of connection and understanding among students, mentors, and community members. By acknowledging that learning is not confined to the walls of a classroom, learning ecosystems create offer a competency-based education model where learning can take place anywhere and everywhere.
One of our key objectives is to enroll the entire community around a shared vision for the future of education and positive youth development in Ojai. By bringing together various stakeholders, including local businesses, nonprofits, and youth development organizations, OLE is able to leverage resources and expertise to support the growth and development of the diverse interests, strengths, and learning styles of the children in our community. Moreover, the Ojai Learning Ecosystem is committed to increasing access to the rich opportunities that happen outside of school for all learners.
By expanding access to educational resources beyond traditional schooling, the program ensures that all members of the community have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. Through collaborative partnerships and a focus on adaaptivemanegement , the Ojai Learning Ecosystem is laying the groundwork for a more sustainable and resilient education system. By nurturing strong relationships with local organizations, OLE is able to tap into a wealth of pre-existing knowledge and support to drive positive change in our town.
The Ojai Learning Ecosystem is an example of how education is being reimagined and reinvented to better serve the unique needs of each student and the community as a whole.
Ojai Learning Ecosystem Partners
Poco Farm
Ventura Wild
Once Upon a Watershed
Turtle Conservancy
Green Valley Project
HELP of Ojai
Ventura College
Ojai Unified School District
Rock Tree Sky
Education Reimagined
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OUR MISSION
The Ojai Learning Ecosystem connects young people and their families with the many meaningful, relevant, and personally engaging learning experiences that are available throughout our community. We are a coordinated network of diverse learning hubs and field sites that support youth in developing the skills and dispositions essential to their success and that enrich the civic and economic life of our valley. Join us in shaping the future of education in Ojai.