VIDEO: Nearly 3,400 educators gather in Orange County for sixth annual MTSS conference Staff reports July 18, 2023The sixth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute kicked off on Tuesday, July 18, bringing 3,400 educational leaders from across...
More than 500 educators, law enforcement representatives expected to attend 14th annual Safe Schools Conference Ian Hanigan July 6, 2023The annual Safe Schools Conference returns to Orange County this month, bringing together hundreds of educators, school workers and law...
Food pantry started by OCDE’s ACCESS program celebrates one year of serving students, families Ian Hanigan May 29, 2023During the pandemic, schools administered by OCDE’s Alternative Education division — also known as ACCESS — began hosting drive-through food...
Weekly roundup: Garden Grove hosts 52nd Special Games for students, OCDE celebrates Classified School Employee Week, and more Madeline Gray May 26, 2023With National Physical Fitness and Sports Month coming to a close, more than 800 Garden Grove Unified students with special...
Orange County student filmmakers win statewide awards for raising mental health awareness Madeline Gray May 23, 2023Persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness are reportedly common for high school students in the US, with 4 in 10...
Mijares: OC’s classified school employees ensure schools run smoothly and students thrive Al Mijares May 22, 2023How do we begin to measure the importance of our classified school employees? If you’re not familiar with the term...
Weekly roundup: Future Farmers of America program turns 50, California MTSS conference extends early registration, and more Vicky Nguyen May 19, 2023Westminster High School celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Future Farmers of America program with a gathering to recognize the...
6 questions (and answers) about this summer’s California MTSS Professional Learning Institute Ian Hanigan May 17, 2023This summer, the Orange County Department of Education and the Butte County Office of Education are teaming up to host...
OC Friday Night Live Partnership presents awards to three school chapters, one advisor Vicky Nguyen May 16, 2023Recognizing efforts to implement best practices in youth leadership while leading alcohol and drug prevention initiatives, the Orange County Friday...
OCDE-led Peer Assistance Leadership honors local programs, advisors for youth engagement Ian Hanigan May 16, 2023OCDE representatives made surprise visits to recognize five school-based Peer Assistance Leadership programs and three PAL advisors for using creative...
