OCDE’s Language Services team brought together 35 language professionals at PBS SoCal Studios for International Translation Day, where participants explored how language and cultural context shape educational content for multilingual children and families.
OCDE’s 10th annual Interpreters and Translators Conference brought together 160 language professionals from California and across the country for professional learning, networking and recognition focused on strengthening language access in education.
Orange County's 2026 Point in Time Count identified more than 6,321 people experiencing homelessness, while schools identified more than 32,000 students experiencing homelessness during the 2024-25 school year. The figures measure different populations and time periods, highlighting forms of housing instability that may be less visible outside of schools.
OCDE is accepting breakout session proposals and award nominations for the 2027 Orange County Counselor Symposium, set for Feb. 9 in Costa Mesa. The annual event will feature keynote speaker Steve Pemberton and recognize outstanding school counselors and advocates from across Orange County.
OCDE’s Language Services team will celebrate International Translation Day on Sept. 30 with a free event at PBS SoCal Studios featuring a studio tour, a presentation on the Family Math Initiative and a special appearance by Carl the Collector.
Inside the Outdoors will welcome students, families and community members to California Coastal Cleanup Day at Upper Newport Bay on Saturday, Sept. 19, where volunteers will assist with cleanup activities at the coastal wetland.
Nominations are open through Oct. 23 for the 2026-27 Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards, which recognize teachers, classified staff, administrators and arts advocates whose leadership has strengthened arts education across Orange County.
OCDE’s Stephan Lambert and Stephanie Loscko are featured in the September issue of Educational Leadership, sharing how student voice and education can help young people develop healthier relationships with social media.
Students in a new Advanced Live Broadcasting class at Los Alamitos High School put their skills to the test Sept. 4, producing the school’s first live varsity football broadcast run entirely by students.
