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COVID-19 update: Orange County eyes a jump to the less-restrictive orange tier

September 23, 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

Here are some frequently asked questions on the use of face coverings at school

Ian Hanigan

September 22, 2020

Face masks will likely go down as one of the most enduring visuals of 2020, and for good reason. As the California Department of Public Health has noted, there is scientific evidence to show the use of cloth f... Read More

Weekly roundup: A look at school reopening timelines, restoring a historic landmark, and more

Ian Hanigan

September 11, 2020

There were quite a few stories this week about school reopening timelines. We'll start with the Los Alamitos Unified School District, which, after applying for a waiver from the state, became the first local d... Read More

California says OC campuses should be eligible to reopen to students on Sept. 22

Staff reports

August 31, 2020

The California Department of Public Health has reviewed Orange County’s COVID-19 data and determined it will be necessary to wait an additional two weeks before allowing in-person instruction. The state now ... Read More

Virtual conference will focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services

Ian Hanigan

August 20, 2020

Educators, parents and community members can learn how to further enhance school interpretation and translation services at OCDE’s fourth annual Interpreters and Translators Conference, which kicks off virtuall... Read More

Districts must show how they’re addressing learning gaps with new plan

Ian Hanigan

August 19, 2020

This year, school districts won’t be expected to produce those long-range planning guides tied to budget projections, otherwise known as Local Control and Accountability Plans, or LCAPs. Instead, they’ll be ... 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’s 2020 census response is exceeding state and national averages

Ian Hanigan

July 7, 2020

Keep it up, OC. The latest figures available on the U.S. Census website show Orange County has a higher rate of participation than California and the rest of the country. And 10 local cities have already sur... 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

COVID-19 update: Orange County eyes a jump to the less-restrictive orange tier

Here are some frequently asked questions on the use of face coverings at school

Weekly roundup: A look at school reopening timelines, restoring a historic landmark, and more

California says OC campuses should be eligible to reopen to students on Sept. 22

Virtual conference will focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services

Districts must show how they’re addressing learning gaps with new plan

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

Orange County’s 2020 census response is exceeding state and national averages

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

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

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COVID-19 update: Orange County eyes a jump to the less-restrictive orange tier

California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT team keeps district computers running with backup servers

OCDE in 30: Does your school have an Academic Pentathlon team?

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

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Resources and networking opportunities available to OC families

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Career technical education offers STEM opportunities for all students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: PAL program built on the philosophy of students helping students

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Friday Night Live empowers youth to be leaders in their communities

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Credential and Fingerprinting Services

OCDE in 30 Seconds: The OCDE print shop makes business cards, books, brochures and more

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Nutrition programs focus on ‘the whole child’

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’

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Here’s a little known fact about OCDE’s Business Services division

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A traveling scientist from Inside the Outdoors brings a guest

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A quick look at the National History Day program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT division supports the technology needs of Orange County schools

OCDE in 30 Seconds: A brief look at the ‘Move More Eat Healthy’ program

OCDE in 30 Seconds: We break down the Orange County Academic Decathlon in half a minute