OCDE art contest underscores the importance of census participation — even during a pandemic Ian Hanigan May 12, 2020To drive home the importance of participating in the U.S. Census, the Orange County Department of Education is encouraging students...
OCDE, district leaders form task force to develop guidance on reopening OC campuses Ian Hanigan May 7, 2020A workgroup of local school district leaders and representatives from OCDE is in the process of developing planning assumptions and...
Mijares: OC teachers are modeling the traits we hope to instill in students Al Mijares May 4, 2020This is not what most teachers had in mind when they earned their teaching credentials. Many surely imagined planning lessons,...
2 Orange County campuses named 2020 California Green Ribbon Schools Fermin Leal April 23, 2020Two Orange County campuses were recognized as 2020 California Green Ribbon Schools for their efforts to conserve resources while promoting...
Video Tips for Teachers: Ditch the glares with this homemade sunshade Greg Lammers April 21, 2020As educators across the state embrace distance learning, we thought some helpful video tips might be in order. OCDE’s Media...
VSA Festival goes virtual to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities Ian Hanigan April 18, 2020Every year around this time, OCDE and VSA Orange County team up to spotlight the artistic achievements of individuals with...
VIDEO: County Supt. Al Mijares offers words of encouragement to parents, teachers and staff Ian Hanigan April 17, 2020With a month of distance learning in the books, Orange County Superintendent Al Mijares offered some words of encouragement for...
Timeline: One month of distance learning, grab-and-go meals, and other adjustments for OC schools Fermin Leal April 13, 2020It’s been one month since Orange County school district leaders announced the closure of all campuses to students as a...
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...
This website helps essential workers find open child care sites Ian Hanigan April 2, 2020Early Childhood OC is maintaining a list of open child care sites for essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis. The...