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COVID-19 update: Orange County eyes a jump to the less-restrictive orange tier

September 23, 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

Here are some frequently asked questions on the use of face coverings at school

Ian Hanigan

September 22, 2020

Face masks will likely go down as one of the most enduring visuals of 2020, and for good reason. As the California Department of Public Health has noted, there is scientific evidence to show the use of cloth f... Read More

5 tips to help families to make the most of distance learning

Staff reports

September 21, 2020

While some Orange County school districts are mapping out a return to on-site instruction, others have indicated they'll stick with distance learning for the time being. Meanwhile, a number of successful... Read More

Q&A: Understanding the impacts of the pandemic on anxiety and depression

Ian Hanigan

September 21, 2020

Results of a survey conducted by the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate symptoms associated with anxiety and depression disorders "increased considerably" in the United States from Apr... Read More

Health care worker at COVID-19 testing site

3 things to know about COVID-19 testing for students and school employees

Ian Hanigan

September 17, 2020

Did you know there are more than 50 COVID-19 testing sites up and running in Orange County, and that educators can get tested for free, even if they’re asymptomatic? As a number of schools across Orange County... 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

Female drinking a bottle of water with sun in the background

Excessive heat warning issued for Southern California

Ian Hanigan

September 4, 2020

It's shaping up to be an absolute scorcher this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Southern California, which is expected to bake in the triple-digits on Saturday ... Read More

California says OC campuses should be eligible to reopen to students on Sept. 22

Staff reports

August 31, 2020

The California Department of Public Health has reviewed Orange County’s COVID-19 data and determined it will be necessary to wait an additional two weeks before allowing in-person instruction. The state now ... Read More

COVID-19 update: Orange County eyes a jump to the less-restrictive orange tier

Here are some frequently asked questions on the use of face coverings at school

5 tips to help families to make the most of distance learning

Q&A: Understanding the impacts of the pandemic on anxiety and depression

3 things to know about COVID-19 testing for students and school employees

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

Excessive heat warning issued for Southern California

California says OC campuses should be eligible to reopen to students on Sept. 22

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COVID-19 update: Orange County eyes a jump to the less-restrictive orange tier

California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year

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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