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COVID-19 update: Residents encouraged to create family pandemic plans

April 3, 2020

OCDE continues to track the latest developments related to the COVID-19 respiratory illness while working closely with partner agencies including the Orange County Health Care Agency and local school districts.... Read More

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

Al Mijares

April 1, 2020

On Friday, March 13, school districts across Orange County made the difficult decision to temporarily dismiss students in response to COVID-19 fears and calls for social distancing. At the time we found it nece... Read More

OCDE curates distance learning resources for educators, counselors and families

Ian Hanigan

March 30, 2020

As school districts across Orange County pivot to distance learning models in real time, OCDE’s Educational Services division has developed a cache of online resources for educators, counselors and families. ... Read More

U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo inspires OC audience at 11th annual Creative Edge Lecture

Ian Hanigan

March 4, 2020

Joy Harjo wasn't always the nation's official poet, or even a celebrated artist. Yet as a child she knew she was destined to pursue an artistic path. "I knew that I had come here to be creative," she said. "... Read More

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

Ian Hanigan

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

COVID-19 update: Residents encouraged to create family pandemic plans

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

OCDE curates distance learning resources for educators, counselors and families

U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo inspires OC audience at 11th annual Creative Edge Lecture

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

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COVID-19 update: Residents encouraged to create family pandemic plans

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