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Q&A: OCDE teams with local partners to promote inclusivity, combat hate

January 16, 2020

The disturbing images generated headlines across the country. In one photo, Orange County teenagers were seen mimicking a Nazi salute next to red cups arranged to form a swastika. A separate video, surfacing m... Read More

forum attendees gather for roundtable discussion

Forum on preventing hate incidents in schools spurs conversations about tolerance

Fermin Leal

January 8, 2020

Incidents of bullying, violence, discrimination and other hate-related cases have spread across schools nationally, including those in Orange County. So it's become increasingly important for educators to wo... Read More

students gather around a classroom project

8 OC educational programs earn prestigious Golden Bell Awards

Fermin Leal

December 9, 2019

The California School Boards Association presented prestigious Golden Bell Awards to eight educational programs in Orange County that improved technology, supported language acquisition and promoted community s... Read More

Mijares: Thousands attend conference in pursuit of equitable and inclusive learning environments

Al Mijares

August 29, 2019

In July, more than 3,000 educators from across the state gathered at the Long Beach Convention Center with matching lanyards and a uniform purpose — to amplify proven strategies that support the academic, behav... Read More

Can’t attend the 2019 California MTSS institute? Here’s how to watch the keynotes live

Ian Hanigan

July 25, 2019

Thousands of educators and school-based professionals will gather for three days in Long Beach next week to discuss practices that support the academic, behavioral and social-emotional success of all students. ... Read More

Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations

Al Mijares

June 26, 2019

Interventions for many students have historically taken the form of punitive measures, including suspensions or expulsions. But today’s educators recognize there can be more effective — and proactive — approach... Read More

speaker leads a panel discussion on stage

Forum aims to create solutions to support at-risk boys and men of color

Fermin Leal

May 2, 2019

More than 500 educators, community leaders, students and others gathered Thursday to discuss how to better support at-risk men and boys, especially Latino and black youth. The “Know My Name Face and Story: S... Read More

Title card for event, Know My Name, Face and Story

OCDE, county superintendent to host ‘Saving Our Most Vulnerable Boys and Young Men’ event

Ian Hanigan

March 20, 2019

Educators from Orange County and beyond will gather in May for a special forum to address the needs of vulnerable boys and young men in public schools. Hosted by OCDE and Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al ... Read More

Three-day educational institute hosted by OCDE and partners will emphasize excellence, equity and access

Ian Hanigan

March 11, 2019

Sharing practices that support the academic, behavioral and social-emotional success of all students will be the focus of a three-day educational event hosted in July by the Orange County Department of Educatio... Read More

teachers works with student at during classroom lesson

OCDE receives $15 million to partner with UCLA center to continue work aimed at improving school climate statewide

Fermin Leal

July 25, 2018

The state Department of Education has awarded an additional $15 million to a partnership led by the Orange County Department of Education to further expand California MTSS, which aims to better support the acad... Read More

Q&A: OCDE teams with local partners to promote inclusivity, combat hate

Forum on preventing hate incidents in schools spurs conversations about tolerance

8 OC educational programs earn prestigious Golden Bell Awards

Can’t attend the 2019 California MTSS institute? Here’s how to watch the keynotes live

Mijares: Educators must be change-agents, advocates for vulnerable student populations

Forum aims to create solutions to support at-risk boys and men of color

OCDE, county superintendent to host ‘Saving Our Most Vulnerable Boys and Young Men’ event

Three-day educational institute hosted by OCDE and partners will emphasize excellence, equity and access

OCDE receives $15 million to partner with UCLA center to continue work aimed at improving school climate statewide

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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