Food pantry started by OCDE’s ACCESS program celebrates one year of serving students, families Ian Hanigan May 29, 2023During the pandemic, schools administered by OCDE’s Alternative Education division — also known as ACCESS — began hosting drive-through food...
6 questions (and answers) about this summer’s California MTSS Professional Learning Institute Ian Hanigan May 17, 2023This summer, the Orange County Department of Education and the Butte County Office of Education are teaming up to host...
On National School Nurse Day, here are 4 things you might not know about school nurses Ian Hanigan May 10, 2023Each year, National Nurses Week is recognized from May 6 through May 12, which, not coincidentally, is the birthday of...
Mental Health Awareness Month: How OCDE is making mental health a year-round focus Ian Hanigan May 8, 2023Every year, the entire month of May is dedicated to raising mental health awareness. But efforts to address and support...
OCDE to host workshop for counselors and others who support student mental health Ian Hanigan May 8, 2023In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Orange County Department of Education is hosting a virtual webinar titled “How...
Orange County Department of Education releases strategic vision for student thriving Ian Hanigan April 17, 2023In collaboration with families, educators and community partners, the Orange County Department of Education has introduced a strategic vision that...
Fullerton School District opens new community center to help families thrive Vicky Nguyen April 5, 2023Empty seats were scarce in the multipurpose room at Nicolas Junior High as families packed the room on March 30,...
OCDE supports districts’ efforts to prepare students for success with social-emotional learning strategies Vicky Nguyen March 9, 2023Juggling a myriad of tasks and to-do lists on a daily basis becomes second nature for adults, but the balancing...
VIDEO: OCDE, Vanguard University host hybrid conference on human trafficking Vicky Nguyen March 8, 2023Determined to fight trafficking and build community to prevent child exploitation, hundreds of people attended the Ensure Justice 2023 conference...
OCDE invests in additional mental health coordinators to boost access to support students, districts Vicky Nguyen March 1, 2023The Orange County Department of Education continues to expand its efforts to address mental health needs, including supporting local school...