Teachers

Summer institute to help educators implement OCDE’s Model Curriculum Projects

Vicky Nguyen April 15, 2025

Educators across California are invited to attend the Model Curriculum Summer Institute, a four-day professional learning event hosted by the...

OCDE’s Educational Services revamps website to ensure easy access to resources

Nathaniel Martinez April 10, 2025

From classroom instruction to leadership development, the Orange County Department of Education’s Educational Services division offers a wealth of resources...

Thinking about teaching? A $3,500 grant is available for classified employees

Nathaniel Martinez April 7, 2025

Calling all classified employees: Have you ever felt drawn to be a teacher? Making a career change at any point...

Miniature scenes capture big lessons at TLC Public Charter School’s Diorama Showcase Day

Ian Hanigan April 4, 2025

From erupting volcanoes to the history of Disneyland, tiny scenes captured big ideas at TLC Public Charter School’s Diorama Showcase...

Public invited to review high school ethnic studies course developed for OCDE students, open to all districts

Ian Hanigan April 3, 2025

The Orange County Department of Education is inviting the public to review and provide feedback on a newly developed ethnic...

ACSA announces 2025 Orange County Administrators of the Year

Nathaniel Martinez March 25, 2025

The Association of California School Administrators recently announced the 2025 Administrators of the Year for Region 17, which spans Orange...

WATCH: What is California MTSS?

Ian Hanigan March 24, 2025

In 2016, the Orange County Department of Education was tapped to lead the statewide scale-up of California’s Multi-Tiered System of...

Inside the Outdoors invites schools to dive into water education programs

Madeline Gray March 18, 2025

This spring, students can learn about water use and runoff through interactive assemblies or explore local water resources while engaging...

Weekly roundup: Local students bring Disney musicals to life on Segerstrom Center stage, Nixon Library hosts first OC civics bee, and more

Madeline Gray March 14, 2025

Students from four Orange County elementary schools showcased their newfound musical talents at the Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall...

Irvine Public Schools Foundation funds 17 campus projects to enrich educational innovation

Madeline Gray March 13, 2025

Seventeen Irvine school projects have been awarded nearly $200,000 in grants to support adaptive recess equipment, upgraded theater lighting systems,...