The Ventura Educational Systems website features educational technology and instructional software for K-12 schools, community colleges and colleges and universities. We publish and sell products for the elementary, secondary and college/university levels. Our product line of educational technology includes products for math, algebra and geometry, general science, biology and chemistry. We offer major applications and tools for video and sound editing, desktop publishing, photo editing, and creative expression for example drawing tablets and digital cameras. We also offer everything you might need to set up a complete tech lab at your school or company.

In addition, our Clip-Art for Teachers series, multimedia development tools, and teacher training products are very popular resources for teachers. We think our software provides teachers and students with some very effective learning tools. For example, our math programs are designed to help students learn to value mathematics and to become mathematical problem solvers. We take a constructivist approach and want students to grow confident in their ability to communicate and reason mathematically. We want students to understand science concepts and our science programs help students focus on the essential ideas and key concepts that are required to fully understand the selected topic.

Our products include instructional strategies that combine the use of manipulatives with specialized software tools. An example of this is our highly successful Hands-On Math Series which has been recognized by educators as a very effective tool to help children develop a deep understanding of fundamental math concepts.

Dr. Fred Ventura is a software developer who focuses on creating educational learning environments where students become engaged in active learning experiences. As former educator with experience at the elementary, secondary and college levels, Dr. Ventura brings a unique perspective to software design. He holds a doctorate in education from the University of California and continues to present workshops and seminars throughout the United States for educators on the instructional uses of technology.

Marne Ventura is also an experienced classroom teacher and holds a masters degree in reading and language development from the University of California. As a seminar leader she has assisted many teachers in learning about the educational opportunities that can be derived from the use of technology.

Ventura Educational Systems strives to help schools implement educational technology. Many schools find that in order to effectively use educational software additional legal copies of software are required. For information on additional copies of any of the CD-ROM's featured on this website please contact our sales office.