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OC students top state averages by substantial margins on English, math assessments

Ian Hanigan October 18, 2023

As standardized test scores across California remain on the path to post-pandemic recovery, Orange County appears to be leading the...

From the desk of Ramon Miramontes, Ed.D.

Miramontes: School connections are key to improving mental health, academic performance

Ramon Miramontes October 10, 2023

Times and technologies may change, but ensuring students feel a sense of connection at school is just as crucial as...

OCDE partners on national initiative for inclusive education

Ian Hanigan September 11, 2023

Reflecting its ongoing commitment to inclusive education, the Orange County Department of Education has been selected by the SWIFT Education...

Weekly roundup: Newport Harbor water polo team wins big at Junior Olympics, California MTSS conference hosts 3,400 educators, and more

Madeline Gray July 21, 2023

A team of Newport Harbor High School students scored first place in the 18-and-under division at the USA Water Polo...

VIDEO: Nearly 3,400 educators gather in Orange County for sixth annual MTSS conference

Staff reports July 18, 2023

The sixth annual California MTSS Professional Learning Institute kicked off on Tuesday, July 18, bringing 3,400 educational leaders from across...

Santa Ana Unified’s Dr. Sonia Llamas to join OCDE as associate superintendent of Educational Services

Ian Hanigan June 13, 2023

An accomplished educational leader known for spearheading effective student interventions and fostering positive school environments has been selected as OCDE’s...

6 questions (and answers) about this summer’s California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Ian Hanigan May 17, 2023

This summer, the Orange County Department of Education and the Butte County Office of Education are teaming up to host...

Orange County Department of Education releases strategic vision for student thriving

Ian Hanigan April 17, 2023

In collaboration with families, educators and community partners, the Orange County Department of Education has introduced a strategic vision that...

Registration is open for the sixth annual California MTSS conference

Ian Hanigan March 14, 2023

Educators, administrators, counselors and other school-based professionals are invited to register now for the 2023 CA MTSS Professional Learning Institute,...

OCDE taps Dr. Ramon Miramontes to serve as deputy superintendent

Ian Hanigan February 21, 2023

For the past five years, Dr. Ramon Miramontes has served with distinction as superintendent of the Buena Park School District....