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OCDE’s Educational Services revamps website to ensure easy access to resources

Nathaniel Martinez April 10, 2025

From classroom instruction to leadership development, the Orange County Department of Education’s Educational Services division offers a wealth of resources...

WATCH: What is California MTSS?

Ian Hanigan March 24, 2025

In 2016, the Orange County Department of Education was tapped to lead the statewide scale-up of California’s Multi-Tiered System of...

Dr. Bean: 5-3-1 Strategic Plan adds up to OCDE’s path forward

Stefan Bean December 11, 2024

The holiday season is a natural time for reflection. For organizations like ours, it’s a chance to assess progress, refine...

2024 Orange County Counselor Symposium awards seven K-12 school counselors, one K-12 counseling advocate, one community college counselor and one community college counseling advocate on Feb. 7 at the Hilton Anaheim.

OCDE opens nominations to recognize outstanding school counselors

Madeline Gray October 10, 2024

From providing behavioral supports to offering career guidance, school counselors play an integral role in elevating the growth and success...

Orange County students exceed state, regional counterparts in key assessments

Ian Hanigan October 10, 2024

Orange County students have once again outpaced their peers on state assessments, surpassing California’s averages in English, math and science....

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Professional learning spotlight: OCDE to offer training on Universal Design for Learning

Ian Hanigan September 26, 2024

You might have heard the term Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. It’s a teaching method that supports diverse learning...

OCDE seeks community feedback through annual Educational Partner Survey

Ian Hanigan September 12, 2024

The Orange County Department of Education is inviting local educators, students, parents and other community members to participate in its...

Dr. Bean: Emotional intelligence + community collaboration = leading with heart

Stefan Bean August 21, 2024

Throughout my career, two principles have emerged as essential to effective leadership in education: emotional intelligence and actively involving key...