Professional development – OCDE Newsroom

OCDE conference to focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services

July 10, 2019

Educators, parents and community members will learn how to further enhance interpretation and translation services in schools with the help of nationally and internationally recognized experts at OCDE’s Interpr... 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

New mobile app allows users to explore state content standards for 5 subjects

Ian Hanigan

June 12, 2019

State education officials have released a new mobile app that allows users to peruse instructional standards for the arts, computer science, health education, mathematics, and history and social science. Con... Read More

oc superintendent poses for photo with boy scout leaders

Scouts honor OC schools superintendent with leadership award

Fermin Leal

June 10, 2019

The Orange County Council of the Boy Scouts of America has awarded Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares with the National Elbert K. Fretwell Outstanding Educator Award. The Scouts recognized Mijares f... Read More

students show off their work to attendee at OC Pathways Showcase

Coalition of OC districts and partners unites to boost career education

Ian Hanigan

May 22, 2019

An OCDE-led coalition of Orange County school districts, community colleges and ROPs has secured a sweeping round of new funding to strengthen career technical education programs, enhance career pathways and ex... 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

OCDE program combines mindfulness and yoga to improve students’ physical and mental health

Ian Hanigan

April 18, 2019

According to the most recent Orange County Conditions of Children report, 1 in 4 students feels chronically sad or hopeless, and many say they're stressed and anxious while at school. To build resilience amo... Read More

A modified jetliner used for space exploration flies above the ground

OC teachers to take flight as part of NASA training program

Fermin Leal

April 2, 2019

Four Orange County science teachers will soar into the stratosphere this summer so they can better study the planets, stars and galaxies, taking what they learn back to their classrooms. Joshua Gagnier of Sa... Read More

OCDE website offers educators a one-stop shop for workshops, trainings and more

Ian Hanigan

March 21, 2019

Are you a local educator looking for professional development opportunities? You might want to bookmark this site: www.ocde.us/PLO The Orange County Department of Education has been building this web res... 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

OCDE conference to focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services

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

New mobile app allows users to explore state content standards for 5 subjects

Scouts honor OC schools superintendent with leadership award

Coalition of OC districts and partners unites to boost career education

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

OCDE program combines mindfulness and yoga to improve students’ physical and mental health

OC teachers to take flight as part of NASA training program

OCDE website offers educators a one-stop shop for workshops, trainings and more

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

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