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COVID-19 update: Health officials want you to get a flu shot, too

September 17, 2020

OCDE and local school districts continue to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the Orange County Health Care Agency. ... Read More

Círculos High arts partnership helps Santa Ana students find their voice

Ian Hanigan

September 16, 2020

Amid a public health crisis, social isolation and societal unrest, a Santa Ana school and a local nonprofit are helping students find their voice and build resilience through writing, art and dance. Círculos... Read More

Weekly roundup: A look at school reopening timelines, restoring a historic landmark, and more

Ian Hanigan

September 11, 2020

There were quite a few stories this week about school reopening timelines. We'll start with the Los Alamitos Unified School District, which, after applying for a waiver from the state, became the first local d... Read More

OCDE is supporting local mental health needs through distance learning and beyond

Ian Hanigan

September 9, 2020

When schools closed to students in mid-March, OCDE’s educational and technology teams quickly positioned themselves as a resource, partnering with districts as they assessed their own needs and digital capaciti... Read More

Weekly roundup: Tustin Unified partners with OC Rescue Mission, local districts plan for reopening, and more

Nichole Pichardo

September 4, 2020

The Orange County Rescue Mission is gearing up for another school year, albeit with distance learning, thanks to the continued partnership and support of the Tustin Unified School District. Pre-pandemic, chi... Read More

OC students embrace an untraditional start to the 2020-21 school year

Nichole Pichardo

September 2, 2020

Going back to school may look a little untraditional this year, but that has not stopped Orange County students, staff, teachers and families from making the best of these still uncertain times. Although mo... Read More

5 best practices to keep virtual classrooms safe from unwanted attendees

Nichole Pichardo

September 1, 2020

While many districts across Orange County are preparing for the safe reopening of schools, distance learning and virtual classrooms are here to stay for the foreseeable future. And as tens of thousands of Orang... Read More

Weekly roundup: Football practice resumes, concerns about vaccination rates, and more

Ian Hanigan

August 28, 2020

The Beckman High football team was eager to finally participate in its first football practice of the season — even if it was a little light on football. Prep football games that were supposed to kick off th... Read More

OCDE’s FCP network builds family engagement through relationships, partnerships and resources

Nichole Pichardo

August 26, 2020

For nearly 15 years, OCDE’s Family & Community Partnerships network, or FCP, has been building relationships between school, home and community. With the common goal of finding the most meaningful ways to s... Read More

‘Schools on the Frontlines’ podcast features OC Superintendent Al Mijares

Ian Hanigan

August 20, 2020

In a new podcast out this week, Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares talks about decision-making and leadership during the pandemic and breaks down OCDE's role supporting school reopenings. The School... Read More

COVID-19 update: Health officials want you to get a flu shot, too

Círculos High arts partnership helps Santa Ana students find their voice

Weekly roundup: A look at school reopening timelines, restoring a historic landmark, and more

OCDE is supporting local mental health needs through distance learning and beyond

Weekly roundup: Tustin Unified partners with OC Rescue Mission, local districts plan for reopening, and more

OC students embrace an untraditional start to the 2020-21 school year

5 best practices to keep virtual classrooms safe from unwanted attendees

Weekly roundup: Football practice resumes, concerns about vaccination rates, and more

OCDE’s FCP network builds family engagement through relationships, partnerships and resources

‘Schools on the Frontlines’ podcast features OC Superintendent Al Mijares

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COVID-19 update: Health officials want you to get a flu shot, too

California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

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