Dozens of OC educators honored for work in support of language learners Ian Hanigan June 9, 2020For the past seven years, OCDE has honored local educators, administrators, community liaisons and parents who’ve championed the academic and...
California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses Ian Hanigan June 8, 2020State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Monday unveiled the California Department of Education’s highly anticipated guidance for reopening campuses, recommending face...
OCDE previews spending plan for 2020-21 Ian Hanigan June 4, 2020Despite plummeting state revenue and increased costs related to COVID-19, the Orange County Department of Education is projecting an actual...
Weekly roundup: Innovative graduation ceremonies, a virtual prom, school reopening plans, and more Ian Hanigan May 29, 2020With light shows, car parades and special gifts, school districts throughout Orange County are taking innovative approaches to high school...
VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year Ian Hanigan May 22, 2020This year’s Orange County Teacher of the Year announcements looked a bit different. Conspicuously missing was the big yellow bus,...
4 PAL programs and an advisor earn honors for engaging students Ian Hanigan May 19, 2020Four school-based Peer Assistance Leadership (PAL) programs and an advisor have been honored by the Orange County Department of Education...
Saddleback Church teams up with OCDE to provide meals, groceries for OC families Ian Hanigan April 13, 2020April showers didn’t discourage the families who lined up in their cars to pick up boxes of food outside OCDE’s...
VIDEO: OCDE curates distance learning resources for educators, counselors and families Ian Hanigan April 10, 2020As school districts across Orange County pivot to distance learning models in real time, OCDE’s Educational Services division has developed...
County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year Al Mijares April 1, 2020On Friday, March 13, school districts across Orange County made the difficult decision to temporarily dismiss students in response to...
Cal State Fullerton program honors three educators from OCDE, Westminster School District Ian Hanigan March 27, 2020An associate superintendent and two alternative education teachers at the Orange County Department of Education were among dozens of educators...
