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OCDE conference to focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services

July 10, 2019

Educators, parents and community members will learn how to further enhance interpretation and translation services in schools with the help of nationally and internationally recognized experts at OCDE’s Interpr... Read More

OC Bee champ’s passion for spelling developed early on

Fermin Leal

July 9, 2019

In the first grade, Nicholas D’Sa told his teacher that one of his goals in life was to become a good speller. He's not sure exactly why that was the first thought when other students in his class offered re... Read More

Screen time for kids: How soon and how much?

Ian Hanigan

July 3, 2019

Recent news reports have had a lot to say about screen time for kids. The interest is understandable. Because digital media has ramped up so quickly and become so ubiquitous, there are a lot of unresolved qu... Read More

Local high school students pair up with Boeing engineers in summer internship program

Ian Hanigan

July 1, 2019

Dozens of scholars gather at the Boeing Co.'s Huntington Beach campus to start the company’s High School Internship Program. (Photo courtesy of Eric Eichinger, Boeing Company) Some 75 local high schoolers a... Read More

Weekly roundup: Students to receive active-shooter training, new science standards implementation, and more

Fermin Leal

June 28, 2019

Newport-Mesa Unified School District will pilot a program to train students to respond to emergencies on campuses. The one-year program, which will be piloted at three campuses starting July 1 will provide t... Read More

Trabuco Hills High School earns state award for special education

Ian Hanigan

June 27, 2019

A Trabuco Hills High School program established to promote inclusion on the field and in the classroom has earned a special state accolade that recognizes exemplary practices in special education. Last week,... Read More

Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations

Al Mijares

June 26, 2019

Interventions for many students have historically taken the form of punitive measures, including suspensions or expulsions. But today’s educators recognize there can be more effective — and proactive — approach... Read More

a group of children under water in a swimming pool

As you prepare to dive into summer, here are some pool safety tips for kids

Fermin Leal

June 25, 2019

As the temperatures rise and children on summer break look for fun activities, splashing and swimming in pools seems like a cool option. Scores of children will dive into summer in backyard, community or res... Read More

Student profile: OCDE offers Ury an onramp to educational, career success

Ian Hanigan

June 24, 2019

Along with running programs and services that are vital to local school districts, OCDE directly serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations. In fact, through the department's alternativ... Read More

Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa grads visit old stomping grounds, a new gym for Oak View, and more

Ian Hanigan

June 21, 2019

Before venturing off to make their mark on the world, some graduating seniors from Costa Mesa and Early College high schools squeezed in one final field trip this week. Dressed in their caps and gowns, local... Read More

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified forms new academy, air quality testing in Huntington Beach, and more

Educators, law enforcement officials gather in OC for school safety conference

Student profile: Marisol and fellow cadets get a fresh start at Sunburst Youth Academy

Weekly roundup: Mendez memorial funding approved, Santa Ana Unified launches superintendent search, and more

2019 state bill tracker: 7 proposed laws that could impact education in OC

OCDE conference to focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services

OC Bee champ’s passion for spelling developed early on

Screen time for kids: How soon and how much?

Local high school students pair up with Boeing engineers in summer internship program

Weekly roundup: Students to receive active-shooter training, new science standards implementation, and more

Trabuco Hills High School earns state award for special education

Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations

As you prepare to dive into summer, here are some pool safety tips for kids

Student profile: OCDE offers Ury an onramp to educational, career success

Weekly roundup: Costa Mesa grads visit old stomping grounds, a new gym for Oak View, and more

OCDE in 30: Does your school have an Academic Pentathlon team?

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Project Based Learning encourages collaboration in classrooms

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners provides multilingual and multicultural support

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Annual workshop helps students and families prepare for college

OCDE in 30 Seconds: OCDE provides services for infants with hearing loss

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Resources and networking opportunities available to OC families

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Career technical education offers STEM opportunities for all students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: PAL program built on the philosophy of students helping students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Friday Night Live empowers youth to be leaders in their communities

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Credential and Fingerprinting Services

OCDE in 30 Seconds: The OCDE print shop makes business cards, books, brochures and more

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Nutrition programs focus on ‘the whole child’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Now in its 40th year, the VSA Festival is ‘Soaring to Greater Heights’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Looking for meeting space? ‘We’ve got you covered’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Here’s a little known fact about OCDE’s Business Services division

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A traveling scientist from Inside the Outdoors brings a guest

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A quick look at the National History Day program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT division supports the technology needs of Orange County schools

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A brief look at the ‘Move More Eat Healthy’ program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: We break down the Orange County Academic Decathlon in half a minute