5-3-1 Strategic Plan adds up to OCDE’s path forward Stefan Bean December 11, 2024The holiday season is a natural time for reflection. For organizations like ours, it’s a chance to assess progress, refine...
WATCH: Dr. Bean shares what he’s thankful for this holiday season Ian Hanigan November 26, 2024Orange County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean shared his thoughts on gratitude in a holiday message to OCDE staff and the...
How did your school perform? State unveils updated California School Dashboard Ian Hanigan November 21, 2024The 2024 California School Dashboard is up and running, offering both big-picture and detailed views of how public schools and...
Weekly roundup: Spectrum News spotlights Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean, Los Alamitos High student launches program to empower peers, and more Madeline Gray November 15, 2024Dr. Stefan Bean’s journey to serving as the 12th Orange County Superintendent of Schools is likely the sort of storyline...
Irvine principal is among nine nationwide to earn award for outstanding leadership Ian Hanigan October 17, 2024The principal of South Lake Middle School in the Irvine Unified School District has been named one of just nine...
Weekly roundup: Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified program brews up student-run coffee business, Westminster High donates to OC Food Bank, and more Madeline Gray October 4, 2024In the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, Venture Academy students are blending fresh cups of coffee with real-world skills as...
Professional learning spotlight: OCDE to offer training on Universal Design for Learning Ian Hanigan September 26, 2024You might have heard the term Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. It’s a teaching method that supports diverse learning...
OC fire update: Robinson and Trabuco elementary schools reopen Tuesday as evacuation orders are lifted Staff reports September 16, 2024Below is a running digest on Orange County fires and school closures. For official information on local fires, evacuations and...
OCDE seeks community feedback through annual Educational Partner Survey Ian Hanigan September 12, 2024The Orange County Department of Education is inviting local educators, students, parents and other community members to participate in its...
Orange County Department of Education welcomes Gregory Rolen as new general counsel Ian Hanigan September 11, 2024The Orange County Department of Education has appointed Gregory Rolen as its new general counsel, concluding a comprehensive selection process...