Workshops and trainings – OCDE Newsroom

UCI to break down the physics of superheroes during presentation for K-12 students

January 15, 2020

UCI’s School of Physical Sciences will host its annual physics show and lecture for K-12 students on Saturday, Feb. 1. This year's theme? Superpowers. Adults are also welcome to attend “Adventures in Phys... Read More

Students inspect "The Courage to Remember" traveling Holocaust exhibit

OCDE will co-host two forums exploring impact of hate incidents on students, school communities

Ian Hanigan

December 16, 2019

OCDE is partnering with the Orange County Human Relations Commission to host two forums in January that will explore the impact that hate has on students and the school community. “Building A Stronger, Unite... Read More

Fifth annual OC Pathways Showcase to strengthen partnerships between educators, industry leaders

Ian Hanigan

October 14, 2019

Orange County businesses will learn how they can help equip students for careers transformed by automation, artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies at the fifth annual OC Pathways Showcase. S... Read More

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana safety officer goes above and beyond, OC Children’s Book Festival, and more

Ian Hanigan

October 4, 2019

Vincent Gonzales is usually the first staff member to greet students when they arrive at Santa Ana High School — and the last person many will see at the end of the day. As Fox 11 Los Angeles reports, no... Read More

Two-day conference aims to enhance interpretation and translation services in schools

Ian Hanigan

September 27, 2019

More than 350 people from 14 states gathered in Irvine Friday for an OCDE-led conference aimed at enhancing interpretation and translation services in schools. Hosted by the department's Educational Services d... Read More

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond high-fives children

OCDE to host virtual town hall with state schools chief to discuss closing the achievement gap

Ian Hanigan

September 19, 2019

Educational leaders from Orange County are invited to attend a virtual town hall meeting with State Superintendent Tony Thurmond on Tuesday, Sept. 24 to discuss strategies for closing student achievement and op... Read More

Educators to learn financial literacy concepts that can be passed on to students

Ian Hanigan

September 16, 2019

A two-day workshop in October will empower local teachers with personal finance lessons that can be shared with students. Hosted on the OCDE campus by the California Jump$tart Coalition, the "Financial Empow... 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

OCDE conference to focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services

Ian Hanigan

August 14, 2019

There's still time to register for OCDE’s third annual Interpreters and Translators Conference, which will be held Sept. 27-28. The two-day event is designed to support the work of bilingual staff, administr... Read More

Weekly roundup: Future farmers send animals to sanctuaries, educators gather to talk equity, and more

Ian Hanigan

August 2, 2019

Five Fullerton students who are part of a Future Farmers of American program decided the slaughterhouse wouldn’t be the final stop for three goats and a pair of sheep they raised. Instead, they took the rare... Read More

UCI to break down the physics of superheroes during presentation for K-12 students

OCDE will co-host two forums exploring impact of hate incidents on students, school communities

Fifth annual OC Pathways Showcase to strengthen partnerships between educators, industry leaders

Weekly roundup: Santa Ana safety officer goes above and beyond, OC Children’s Book Festival, and more

Two-day conference aims to enhance interpretation and translation services in schools

OCDE to host virtual town hall with state schools chief to discuss closing the achievement gap

Educators to learn financial literacy concepts that can be passed on to students

OCDE conference to focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services

Weekly roundup: Future farmers send animals to sanctuaries, educators gather to talk equity, and more

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