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Teachers can improve video presentation skills with these production pointers

April 2, 2020

As educators across the state embrace distance learning models, we thought some helpful video tips might be in order. Our OCDE Media Services team is compiling some useful information for those of us who are... Read More

County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year

Al Mijares

April 1, 2020

On Friday, March 13, school districts across Orange County made the difficult decision to temporarily dismiss students in response to COVID-19 fears and calls for social distancing. At the time we found it nece... Read More

Here’s how internet providers are working to offer service to students in need

Fermin Leal

April 1, 2020

Orange County's major internet service providers have began programs to offer free or reduced internet access for families so students can continue learning at home. As campuses remain closed for the foresee... Read More

5 ways school counselors are using technology to support students — plus a counseling toolkit

Ian Hanigan

April 1, 2020

With their campuses temporarily closed, school counselors across Orange County are embracing innovative ways to support the emotional wellbeing and academic success of students. “Since no one knows how long ... Read More

OCDE curates distance learning resources for educators, counselors and families

Ian Hanigan

March 30, 2020

As school districts across Orange County pivot to distance learning models in real time, OCDE’s Educational Services division has developed a cache of online resources for educators, counselors and families. ... Read More

Cal State Fullerton program honors three educators from OCDE, Westminster School District

Ian Hanigan

March 27, 2020

An associate superintendent and two alternative education teachers at the Orange County Department of Education were among dozens of educators recently honored by Cal State Fullerton’s College of Education. ... Read More

OCDE’s Harbor Learning Center shows ‘virtual doesn’t have to be impersonal’

Staff reports

March 26, 2020

Up until recently, students at OCDE’s Harbor Learning Center had been working in a sustainable garden with teacher Marianne Taylor, who specializes in agriculture and natural resources. Statewide social dist... Read More

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Santa Ana educator nominated for National History Day’s top teacher honor

Fermin Leal

March 25, 2020

Erik Peterson, a teacher at Santiago Elementary in Santa Ana Unified School District, has been nominated for National History Day's Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year award. Peterson is the junior divisio... Read More

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Check out what distance learning looks like across Orange County

Fermin Leal

March 24, 2020

School districts and teachers have been working to build virtual classrooms pretty much from scratch over the past week to ensure the continuity of learning for students while campuses remain closed. Some te... Read More

Mijares: OC superintendent issues statement in support of districts extending student dismissals

Al Mijares

March 20, 2020

Signaling an escalation of our state’s efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on Thursday calling for Californians to remain at home, with exceptions for essenti... Read More

COVID-19 update: Residents encouraged to create family pandemic plans

2020 Census: Step up and be counted, or help others do so

Distanced for now, OCDE Deaf and Hard of Hearing team reminds students it’s a small world

This website helps essential workers find open child care sites

Updated: Here’s a rundown of OC school closures and grab-and-go meal schedules

Teachers can improve video presentation skills with these production pointers

County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year

Here’s how internet providers are working to offer service to students in need

5 ways school counselors are using technology to support students — plus a counseling toolkit

OCDE curates distance learning resources for educators, counselors and families

Cal State Fullerton program honors three educators from OCDE, Westminster School District

OCDE’s Harbor Learning Center shows ‘virtual doesn’t have to be impersonal’

Santa Ana educator nominated for National History Day’s top teacher honor

Check out what distance learning looks like across Orange County

Mijares: OC superintendent issues statement in support of districts extending student dismissals

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COVID-19 update: Residents encouraged to create family pandemic plans

County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT team keeps district computers running with backup servers

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

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: 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