Miramontes: School connections are key to improving mental health, academic performance Ramon Miramontes October 10, 2023Times and technologies may change, but ensuring students feel a sense of connection at school is just as crucial as...
Centralia Elementary School District’s food truck boosts access to nutritious summer meals Vicky Nguyen August 9, 2023Addressing food insecurity among students who attend the Centralia Elementary School District doesn’t end when summer vacation begins. In fact,...
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...
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...
