Special education – OCDE Newsroom

How are we doing? OCDE seeks stakeholder feedback

November 7, 2019

OCDE is asking educators, students, parents and other stakeholders to provide feedback on its programs and services by completing this brief online survey by Nov. 22. Every year, the Orange County Department... Read More

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Weekly roundup: Climate change awareness campaigns spread across schools, OC test scores steadily improve, and more

Fermin Leal

October 11, 2019

As young people across the globe increase efforts to raise awareness about climate change, more and more school boards, PTAs and other education groups across California have taken proactive steps to tackle the... 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

Student Profile: Ryan acquires vocational and life skills in OCDE’s Adult Transition Program

Ian Hanigan

August 14, 2019

Along with supporting 27 local school districts, the Orange County Department of Education directly serves some of the county’s most vulnerable student populations, including those with special needs. In our... Read More

Weekly roundup: Students to receive active-shooter training, new science standards implementation, and more

Fermin Leal

June 28, 2019

Newport-Mesa Unified School District will pilot a program to train students to respond to emergencies on campuses. The one-year program, which will be piloted at three campuses starting July 1 will provide t... Read More

Trabuco Hills High School earns state award for special education

Ian Hanigan

June 27, 2019

A Trabuco Hills High School program established to promote inclusion on the field and in the classroom has earned a special state accolade that recognizes exemplary practices in special education. Last week,... Read More

New report shows how OCDE measures up against eight strategic goals

Ian Hanigan

June 18, 2019

Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares has released a new report outlining OCDE’s progress toward its strategic goals. “Measuring Up: Strategic Priorities and Key Performance Indicators” can be accessed... Read More

VIDEO: Actor William Allen Young reflects on 30-plus years of emceeing the VSA Festival

Staff reports

May 13, 2019

For more than three decades, actor and director William Allen Young has emceed Orange County's VSA Festival, which annually celebrates the artistic achievements of students and adults with disabilities. "It'... Read More

VIDEO: Students form friendships with special needs peers through talking vests

Fermin Leal

May 8, 2019

A group of students at Olinda Elementary in Brea Olinda Unified School District invented computerized vests that allow them to better communicate with peers who have speech impediments or communicative disorder... Read More

Surprise! OCDE announces the 2020 Orange County Teachers of the Year

Staff reports

May 1, 2019

Who are the 2020 Orange County Teachers of the Year? You’re about to find out. And so are they. Over the next several hours, six local educators will learn they’ve been selected to receive the county’s to... Read More

How are we doing? OCDE seeks stakeholder feedback

Weekly roundup: Climate change awareness campaigns spread across schools, OC test scores steadily improve, and more

Student Profile: Ryan acquires vocational and life skills in OCDE’s Adult Transition Program

Weekly roundup: Students to receive active-shooter training, new science standards implementation, and more

Trabuco Hills High School earns state award for special education

New report shows how OCDE measures up against eight strategic goals

VIDEO: Actor William Allen Young reflects on 30-plus years of emceeing the VSA Festival

VIDEO: Students form friendships with special needs peers through talking vests

Surprise! OCDE announces the 2020 Orange County Teachers of the Year

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