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COVID-19 update: OC’s top public health official shares tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving

November 24, 2020

OCDE and local school districts continue to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the Orange County Health Care Agency. ... Read More

Governor’s new mandate means OC schools will likely start 2020-21 with distance learning

Staff reports

July 17, 2020

Orange County schools, along with campuses in 32 other counties on California’s COVID-19 watch list, can expect to start the year with distance learning rather than in-person instruction or hybrid models, Gov. ... Read More

‘Orange County Together’ guide provides recommendations for safely reopening local schools

Ian Hanigan

June 19, 2020

Representatives from the Orange County Department of Education and school districts across the county have developed a comprehensive guide with recommendations for reopening more than 600 local schools. Whil... Read More

The Deeper Learning Podcast | Public school funding in the COVID-19 era

Ian Hanigan

June 12, 2020

What started as a mysterious illness on the other side of the world quickly turned into a global pandemic that’s altered nearly every aspect of life. And it’s caused economic shockwaves that could have major co... Read More

California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

Ian Hanigan

June 8, 2020

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Monday unveiled the California Department of Education’s highly anticipated guidance for reopening campuses, recommending face coverings, physical distancing and regular sy... Read More

An image of the OCDE sign at the administrative campus on Kalmus

OCDE previews spending plan for 2020-21

Ian Hanigan

June 4, 2020

Despite plummeting state revenue and increased costs related to COVID-19, the Orange County Department of Education is projecting an actual deficit of less than $1 million against a budget of about $250 million... Read More

VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan

May 22, 2020

This year’s Orange County Teacher of the Year announcements looked a bit different. Conspicuously missing was the big yellow bus, dubbed the “Prize Patrol,” which has traditionally carried the county superin... Read More

OCDE, district leaders form task force to develop guidance on reopening OC campuses

Ian Hanigan

May 7, 2020

A workgroup of local school district leaders and representatives from OCDE is in the process of developing planning assumptions and recommendations for reopening campuses closed to students during the COVID-19 ... Read More

VSA Festival goes virtual to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities

Ian Hanigan

April 18, 2020

Every year around this time, OCDE and VSA Orange County team up to spotlight the artistic achievements of individuals with disabilities. The VSA Festival is a free, daylong event that’s typically held at... Read More

Timeline: One month of distance learning, grab-and-go meals, and other adjustments for OC schools

Fermin Leal

April 13, 2020

It's been one month since Orange County school district leaders announced the closure of all campuses to students as a precaution to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, teachers, students and parents have wor... Read More

COVID-19 update: OC’s top public health official shares tips for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving

Governor’s new mandate means OC schools will likely start 2020-21 with distance learning

‘Orange County Together’ guide provides recommendations for safely reopening local schools

The Deeper Learning Podcast | Public school funding in the COVID-19 era

California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

OCDE previews spending plan for 2020-21

VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year

OCDE, district leaders form task force to develop guidance on reopening OC campuses

VSA Festival goes virtual to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities

Timeline: One month of distance learning, grab-and-go meals, and other adjustments for OC schools

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OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners provides multilingual and multicultural support

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance

OCDE in 30 Seconds: OCDE provides services for infants with hearing loss

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OCDE in 30 Seconds: Now in its 40th year, the VSA Festival is ‘Soaring to Greater Heights’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Looking for meeting space? ‘We’ve got you covered’

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