WATCH: What is California MTSS? Ian Hanigan March 24, 2025In 2016, the Orange County Department of Education was tapped to lead the statewide scale-up of California’s Multi-Tiered System of...
Weekly roundup: Local students bring Disney musicals to life on Segerstrom Center stage, Nixon Library hosts first OC civics bee, and more Madeline Gray March 14, 2025Students from four Orange County elementary schools showcased their newfound musical talents at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall...
OCDE’s student-led SAMH program transforms mental health awareness across OC Nathaniel Martinez March 12, 2025Five years ago, OCDE’s Youth Development program asked itself how it could create a mental health program for students that...
OC school counselors honored for nurturing student success at 11th annual symposium Madeline Gray February 6, 2025In celebration of National School Counseling Week, more than 600 counselors and educators came together on Wednesday, Feb. 5 to...
‘Know More, Do Better’ conference equips middle schoolers with tools to spot and prevent human trafficking Ian Hanigan February 5, 2025Hundreds of middle school students from Anaheim, Fullerton and Santa Ana gathered in Costa Mesa last week to learn how...
OCDE and OC Social Services Agency transform wellness space for vulnerable youth Madeline Gray January 3, 2025Children arriving at the Orangewood Children and Family Center often face significant challenges, having been removed from their homes due...
Weekly roundup: Edison High football named first-time state champs, Anaheim students receive new bikes and toys, and more Madeline Gray December 20, 2024Just before heading into winter recess, the Edison High School football team made history by claiming the program’s first-ever state...
Dr. Bean: 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...
OCDE recognizes 10 of the top school counselors and counseling advocates in Orange County Madeline Gray December 4, 2024Ten dedicated education professionals have been named the 2025 Orange County Counselors and Counseling Advocates of the Year for their...
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...