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COVID-19 update: OC’s top public health official shares tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving

November 24, 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

Boxing champ talks knockdowns and decisions with students from OCDE’s alternative ed program

Ian Hanigan

November 23, 2020

As a champion prizefighter shared his story, students from OCDE's alternative education program had virtual ringside seats. Abner Mares, who has won titles in three weight classes and served as a TV analyst ... Read More

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified enters partnership, secondary students return in Newport-Mesa, and more

Ian Hanigan

November 13, 2020

The 50,000-student Santa Ana Unified School District and six other large districts in California recently announced they're committing to a common standard for resuming in-person instruction. The Los Angeles... Read More

Virtual school counseling conference draws more than 700 attendees

Ian Hanigan

November 13, 2020

Nurturing student resilience was the focus of a virtual conference attended by hundreds of Orange County school counselors and educational leaders this week. Organized by OCDE’s Educational Services team, th... Read More

OCDE Associated Superintendent Nina Boyd

‘Meet the Need’ computer drive aims to close digital divide for low-income families

Ian Hanigan

November 9, 2020

Got an old computer that's gathering dust? It could help an Orange County student navigate distance learning. OCDE is teaming up with Cox Communications, Cox Business and the Orange County Business Council t... Read More

two students stand over a table with models of a human skeleton and other medical models

You’re invited! OC Pathways Showcase to highlight partnerships between educators and industry

Ian Hanigan

November 4, 2020

Orange County has built a reputation as a national and international hub for innovative companies and leading-edge educational institutions. And through an initiative called OC Pathways, those companies and ins... Read More

Weekly roundup: Daylight Saving Time ends, fire crews gain ground, substitute teachers wanted, and more

Ian Hanigan

October 30, 2020

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday, so be sure to set those clocks back one hour — lest you find yourself starting school and work 60 minutes early on Monday. OK, so adjusting clocks isn't quite a... Read More

Here’s the latest on local wildfires and school closures

Staff reports

October 30, 2020

Below is a running digest on Orange County's wildfires and school closures, with newer stories posted at the top. For official information on local fires, evacuations and road closures, be sure to follow the Or... Read More

No tricks, just treats: ACCESS staff hands out pumpkins and candy to local families

Ian Hanigan

October 28, 2020

Staff members from OCDE’s alternative education program recently handed out free pumpkins, ice cream and bags of candy to families that may not be able to trick-or-treat this year. The department partner... Read More

Health Care Agency launches mask message contest for students

Ian Hanigan

October 26, 2020

The OC Health Care Agency is inviting elementary, middle and high schoolers to submit creative mask designs, essays and social media content as part of its Mask Message Contest. The contest, which launched i... Read More

COVID-19 update: OC’s top public health official shares tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving

Boxing champ talks knockdowns and decisions with students from OCDE’s alternative ed program

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana Unified enters partnership, secondary students return in Newport-Mesa, and more

Virtual school counseling conference draws more than 700 attendees

‘Meet the Need’ computer drive aims to close digital divide for low-income families

You’re invited! OC Pathways Showcase to highlight partnerships between educators and industry

Weekly roundup: Daylight Saving Time ends, fire crews gain ground, substitute teachers wanted, and more

Here’s the latest on local wildfires and school closures

No tricks, just treats: ACCESS staff hands out pumpkins and candy to local families

Health Care Agency launches mask message contest for students

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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