Professional development – OCDE Newsroom

Two-day conference aims to enhance interpretation and translation services in schools

September 27, 2019

More than 350 people from 14 states gathered in Irvine Friday for an OCDE-led conference aimed at enhancing interpretation and translation services in schools. Hosted by the department's Educational Services d... Read More

VIDEO: OCDE consortium leads tobacco prevention efforts with research, advocacy and support

Ian Hanigan

September 23, 2019

OCDE’s Tobacco-Use Prevention Education consortium uses state tobacco tax revenue to fund prevention efforts in eight participating districts. With vaping use on the rise among young people, the TUPE program... Read More

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond high-fives children

OCDE to host virtual town hall with state schools chief to discuss closing the achievement gap

Ian Hanigan

September 19, 2019

Educational leaders from Orange County are invited to attend a virtual town hall meeting with State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to discuss strategies for closing student achievement and op... 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

OCDE conference to focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services

Ian Hanigan

August 14, 2019

There's still time to register for OCDE’s third annual Interpreters and Translators Conference, which will be held Sept. 27-28. The two-day event is designed to support the work of bilingual staff, administr... Read More

Educators outside with U.S., German and Canadian flags

OC teacher finds innovative practices, common purpose during tour of German schools

Ian Hanigan

July 29, 2019

STEM teachers pose in front of the 18th-century Karlsruhe Palace during their two-week tour of Germany. Organized by the Transatlantic Outreach Program, the trip afforded North American educators a chance to l... 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

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

Two-day conference aims to enhance interpretation and translation services in schools

VIDEO: OCDE consortium leads tobacco prevention efforts with research, advocacy and support

OCDE to host virtual town hall with state schools chief to discuss closing the achievement gap

OCDE conference to focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services

OC teacher finds innovative practices, common purpose during tour of German schools

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

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

Scouts honor OC schools superintendent with leadership award

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