Professional development

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OCDE program trains educators to better engage families in support of children’s learning

Fermin Leal September 18, 2018

Orange County Department of Education’s Family Involvement Network supports students from districts throughout the county by organizing forums and training that bring...

Hannahlei Cabanilla

Weekly roundup: Canyon High grad wins ‘So You Think You Can Dance,’ podcast explores bilingual education and more

Ian Hanigan September 14, 2018

If you caught the big finale of “So You Think You Can Dance” this week, you saw another of example...

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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...

classroom instruction

Three Orange County school districts win state award for improving attendance

Fermin Leal May 4, 2018

The California Department of Education has recognized the Anaheim Elementary School District, Ocean View School District and Orange Unified School District...

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Mijares: OC’s Distinguished Schools leverage technology, collaboration and engaging instruction

Al Mijares April 24, 2018

After an extended hiatus, the California Distinguished Schools program is back. This award, considered the top honor for California’s public...

Van Ton-Quinlivan delivers a presentation

How to build a workforce resistant to automation and disruptive technologies? Experts discuss

Ian Hanigan April 23, 2018

Artificial intelligence. A new wave of automation. The rise of the gig economy. These are some of the challenges facing...

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Educators tout how environmental literacy can lead to well-rounded curriculum

Fermin Leal April 11, 2018

Incorporating environmental literacy into the school curriculum can lead to higher test scores, improved student conduct and can help us...

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Weekly roundup: Students’ battle of the books, 43 OC schools win ‘Distinguished’ prize, and more

Fermin Leal April 6, 2018

Anaheim Hills Elementary held its third annual Battle of the Books this spring. But instead of students facing off against...

State superintendent Tom torlakson at a podium

Educators, experts gather at OCDE summit focused on dyslexia

Fermin Leal January 30, 2018

Magic Johnson, Gavin Newsom, Steven Spielberg and Henry Winkler all have something in common aside from their fame. They each...

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OCDE promotes music, arts education at NAMM convention

Fermin Leal January 26, 2018

This weekend’s NAMM convention, an annual gathering for music industry professionals, featured exhibits on the latest music gear, a few...

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