VIDEO: Students form friendships with special needs peers through talking vests Fermin Leal May 8, 2019A group of students at Olinda Elementary in Brea Olinda Unified School District invented computerized vests that allow them to...
Surprise! OCDE announces the 2020 Orange County Teachers of the Year Staff reports May 1, 2019Who are the 2020 Orange County Teachers of the Year? You’re about to find out. And so are they. Over...
VSA Festival to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities Ian Hanigan April 22, 2019OCDE and VSA Orange County will spotlight the artistic achievements of individuals with disabilities at the 43rd annual VSA Festival,...
Teams from OCDE’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program prevail in the ‘Battle of the Books’ Ian Hanigan April 8, 2019Two teams from OCDE’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program won their divisions in the national Battle of the Books...
OCDE’s new special ed chief brings strong vision for continuing success of schools and programs Ian Hanigan October 3, 2018The Orange County Department of Education has tapped Analee Kredel as its newest chief of Special Education Services. Kredel, who...
Weekly roundup: H.B. district implements federal security assessment, Saddleback College turns 50, and more Ian Hanigan September 28, 2018At a news conference this week, the Huntington Beach City School District announced that it’s adopted a robust security assessment...
New school bus policy aims to improve student safety Fermin Leal September 11, 2018School buses in Orange Unified School District headed to pick students up for the first day of the new school...
Q&A: OCDE special education chief retires after 50 years in education Ian Hanigan July 30, 2018The same year OCDE’s Dennis Roberson began his career in education, Andy Griffith left Mayberry, the Beatles cut the White...
VIDEO: VSA Festival to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities Ian Hanigan April 13, 2018The Orange County Department of Education and VSA Orange County are teaming up to celebrate the artistic achievements of individuals...
OCDE Deaf and Hard of Hearing program hosts regional tournament for Gallaudet University Academic Bowl Ian Hanigan March 16, 2018A regional academic contest for high schoolers who are deaf and hard of hearing drew 80 students from about a...