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Eight Orange County students are awarded scholarships from the Angels Baseball Foundation.(Courtesy of Angels Baseball)

Los Angeles Angels name eight Orange County students AVID scholars

Madeline Gray June 5, 2023
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School students give Superintendent Tony Thurmond and other officials a tour around their campus.

Weekly roundup: Green Ribbon school welcomes state superintendent, OC student competes for spelling bee title, and more

Vicky Nguyen June 2, 2023
2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee Aaron Lim

Orange County student competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Vicky Nguyen June 1, 2023
GGUSD Monroe Elementary International Day

Garden Grove Unified spotlights students and staff during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Vicky Nguyen May 31, 2023
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Food pantry started by OCDE’s ACCESS program celebrates one year of serving students, families

Ian Hanigan May 29, 2023
Warren Elementary School student Isaiah Ramirez competes in the torch relay event with support from Instructional Aide Yaritza Mercado at the 52nd Special Games at Bolsa Grande High School on May 19. (Photos courtesy of Garden Grove Unified School District)

Weekly roundup: Garden Grove hosts 52nd Special Games for students, OCDE celebrates Classified School Employee Week, and more

Madeline Gray May 26, 2023
With National Physical Fitness and Sports Month coming to a close, more than 800 Garden Grove Unified students with special...
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Buena Park School District selects Dr. Julienne Lee as new superintendent

Madeline Gray May 25, 2023
The Buena Park School District will soon welcome Dr. Julienne Lee as its next superintendent, pending approval from the Board...

Language acquisition, literacy skills for English learners are the focus of Project GLAD® Spring Institute

Ian Hanigan May 24, 2023
Educators from across the region gathered in Costa Mesa last month to share strategies for improving language acquisition and literacy skills for English learners at the Orange County Department of Education Project GLAD® Spring Institute. Project GLAD® stands for Guided...
Eighth-grade students from Fairmont Private Schools’ Historic Anaheim Campus

Orange County schools earn 29 medals at the 2023 USAD National Academic Pentathlon

Vicky Nguyen May 23, 2023
More than 250 students from all over the country participated in the 2023 USAD National Academic Pentathlon at the Hyatt...
Woodbridge High School students join Orange County Health Care Agency representatives at the 2023 Directing Change awards ceremony.

Orange County student filmmakers win statewide awards for raising mental health awareness

Madeline Gray May 23, 2023
Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness are reportedly common for high school students in the US, with 4 in 10...
Al Mijares at his desk

Mijares: OC’s classified school employees ensure schools run smoothly and students thrive

Al Mijares May 22, 2023
How do we begin to measure the importance of our classified school employees?  If you’re not familiar with the term “classified,” it’s a designation that applies to office clerks, custodians, instructional assistants, technicians, bus drivers, IT professionals, accountants and other...
Title with star Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year

Honoring Orange County’s classified school employees of 2023

Vicky Nguyen May 22, 2023
Nine school workers from local districts earned the title of 2023 Orange County Classified School Employee of the Year for...
Westminster High celebrates FFA anniversary

Weekly roundup: Future Farmers of America program turns 50, California MTSS conference extends early registration, and more

Vicky Nguyen May 19, 2023
Westminster High School celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Future Farmers of America program with a gathering to recognize the...
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching logo over blurred science lab

Twice in three years: OC math teacher is again a finalist in Presidential Awards program

Ian Hanigan May 17, 2023
An Irvine math teacher has, for the second time in three years, been named a finalist in the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching program. Kristie Donavan from Woodbridge High School in the Irvine Unified School...
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6 questions (and answers) about this summer’s California MTSS Professional Learning Institute 

Ian Hanigan May 17, 2023
This summer, the Orange County Department of Education and the Butte County Office of Education are teaming up to host...
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OCDE’s active partner, SchoolsFirst Federal Cred OCDE’s active partner, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, visited the 2023 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year at their respective sites. Here are some photos that were captured at Jordan Elementary School in the Lowell Joint School District, where Adriana Ponce serves as an office manager.

Ponce was recognized as one of the nine 2023 California Classified School Employees of the Year by State Superintendent Tony Thurmond in early May.

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Skyview School held its eighth-grade promotion cer Skyview School held its eighth-grade promotion ceremony on Friday, June 2. Gathering at the Clifton C. Miller Community Center in Tustin, students, families and staff celebrated the end of one chapter and the beginning of the next.

The school is led by the Orange County Department of Education’s Alternative Education division. 

Congratulations, students! 🎉🎓
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary staff along with Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary staff along with Saddleback Valley Unified District leaders welcomed State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and his team on May 25 as they hosted the 2023 Green Ribbon Schools Award ceremony. ♻️📚

In late April, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the school in Lake Forest was among the 2023 Green Ribbon Schools award honorees. Santiago STEAM was nominated by the California Department of Education, which also named it one of five “Green Achievers” by Thurmond. 

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Orange County is buzzing with pride for Aaron Lim. Orange County is buzzing with pride for Aaron Lim. The eighth-grade student won the Orange County Spelling Bee in March and advanced to the quarterfinals of the @scrippsnationalspellingbee. Congratulations, Aaron! 🐝

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The Garden Grove Unified School District is celebr The Garden Grove Unified School District is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by recognizing its own staff members and students on social media, giving the school community an opportunity to learn about what this month means to their peers and neighbors. 

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Educators from across the region gathered in Costa Educators from across the region gathered in Costa Mesa last month to share strategies for improving language acquisition and literacy skills for English learners at the Orange County Department of Education Project GLAD® Spring Institute.

Project GLAD® stands for Guided Language Acquisition Design, and OCDE runs its official National Training Center. The award-winning instructional model utilizes a scaffolded approach to language acquisition, using visual aids, cooperative learning and inquiry-based instruction to help students learn key academic vocabulary and concepts, as well as build comprehension, fluency and critical thinking skills.

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Interested in becoming a substitute teacher? 📚 Interested in becoming a substitute teacher? 📚

OCDE will walk candidates through the process during an upcoming substitute teacher recruitment fair, including free fingerprinting services and permit processing for the first 100 registrants.

The event will take place on June 8 at OCDE’s Recruitment Center in Costa Mesa, located at 3001 Redhill Ave. inside Building 4 in Suite 109. The department will schedule appointments between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to meet with eligible participants who have pre-registered to attend.

For more details or to register for OCDE’s substitute teacher recruitment fair, visit www.ocde.us/employment. For questions, contact HR Analyst Charissa Martinez-Lawson at CMartinez@ocde.us.

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📣 The last day to secure early-bird registratio 📣 The last day to secure early-bird registration rates for the upcoming California MTSS Professional Learning Institute is Wednesday, May 31. 

This summer, the Orange County Department of Education and the Butte County Office of Education are teaming up to host the sixth annual event at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Spanning three days from July 18 through July 20, the conference aims to help educators, administrators and other school-based professionals meet the needs of all learners with strategies and resources that are based on the California Multi-System of Support framework.

💻 To learn more about the conference, visit: http://ow.ly/zXQ750OAcM4

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On May 5, almost one year to the day of its openin On May 5, almost one year to the day of its opening, Capistrano Cellars School Pantry celebrated its first anniversary by hosting a special thank-you luncheon to honor a team of dedicated volunteers who continue to make a difference in the lives of others. 

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On Memorial Day and every day, we honor and rememb On Memorial Day and every day, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The Orange County Department of Education will be closed Monday, May 29.
More than 800 Garden Grove Unified School District More than 800 Garden Grove Unified School District students with disabilities participated in torch relays, volleyball matches and more at the district's 52nd annual Special Games. The Olympic-style event was organized by adapted physical education administrators, teachers and staff to celebrate the abilities of all students. 👏🏅

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More than 250 students from all over the country p More than 250 students from all over the country participated in the 2023 USAD National Academic Pentathlon at the Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove where local students and teams earned a total of 29 medals.

Congratulations to the students from Fairmont Private Schools’ Historic Anaheim Campus, Walton Intermediate School from the Garden Grove Unified School District and Oakridge Private School. 

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To help shine a spotlight on feelings of sadness o To help shine a spotlight on feelings of sadness or hopelessness experienced by teens, three Woodbridge High School students created a short film depicting the importance of checking on your friends' mental health. 

Their project recently earned them first place in the suicide prevention category at the 2023 Directing Change Program and Film Contest awards on May 16. The organization recognized over 20 Orange County student films with statewide or regional honors. 👏 🎬

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In May, the Orange County Department of Education In May, the Orange County Department of Education and school districts across the county are celebrating their efforts with activities and special messages tied to Classified School Employee Week, which runs from May 22 through May 26.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares congratulates the 2023 Orange County Classified Employees of the Year and commends all classified employees who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure schools are running smoothly and students have the support they need to thrive.

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Nine school workers from local districts earned th Nine school workers from local districts earned the title of 2023 Orange County Classified School Employee of the Year for their exceptional dedication to the well-being of their students and unwavering commitment to going above and beyond their assigned responsibilities. 👏📚

First photo: Emma Avalos from Anaheim Elementary Online Academy in the Anaheim Elementary School District

Second photo: Jaime Carranza from the Anaheim Union High School District

Third photo: Josephine Walberg from the Capistrano Unified School District’s adult transition program

Fourth photo: Manjit Kaur Charaia from the Garden Grove Unified School District

Fifth photo: Karin Vizcaino from the Los Alamitos Unified School District

Sixth photo: Adriana Ponce from Jordan Elementary School in the Lowell Joint School District

Seventh photo: Gene Martinez from the Magnolia School District

Eighth photo: Eddie Vey from the Ocean View School District

Ninth photo: Amira Hana from Melinda Heights Elementary School from the Saddleback Valley Unified School District

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The Orange County Department of Education would li The Orange County Department of Education would like to take a moment to thank the incredible classified school employees who work tirelessly to support students and schools. Your dedication and service are truly appreciated. 📚👏
Westminster High School celebrated the 50th annive Westminster High School celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Future Farmers of America program with a gathering to recognize the growth and progress it has brought to the Huntington Beach Union High School District campus. 👏

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An Irvine math teacher has, for the second time in An Irvine math teacher has, for the second time in three years, been named a finalist in the prestigious Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching program. 📚

Kristie Donavan from Woodbridge High School in the Irvine Unified School District is among seven educators from California to earn what’s considered the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government for science, mathematics, engineering and computer science teaching in kindergarten through grade 12.

Story link in bio.
This summer, the Orange County Department of Educa This summer, the Orange County Department of Education and the Butte County Office of Education are teaming up to host the sixth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Spanning three days from July 18 through July 20, the conference aims to help educators, administrators and other school-based professionals meet the needs of all learners with strategies and resources that are based on the California Multi-System of Support framework.

💻 To learn more about the early-bird registration rates, visit: http://ow.ly/Va7s50Oqhvc.

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Recognizing efforts to implement best practices in Recognizing efforts to implement best practices in youth leadership while leading alcohol and drug prevention initiatives, the Orange County Friday Night Live Partnership honored three schools and an advisor at the annual OCFNLP Chapter Recognition Event on May 12 at Chapman University. 👏🏆

More than 300 students, school staff and family members attended the event with the theme “Celebrating the Magic in You.”

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