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COVID-19 update: State issues new guidance for indoor performances, private events

April 15, 2021

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

Online gaming nights encourage friendships, inclusivity through shared experiences

Ian Hanigan

April 13, 2021

Orange County high schoolers are invited to build friendships while playing popular games online during a series of upcoming gaming nights. The North America Scholastic Esports Federation is piloting its new... Read More

Black History Month virtual forum will examine equity, opportunity and inclusion

Ian Hanigan

February 21, 2021

Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares will host a virtual forum this Thursday, Feb. 25 in recognition of Black History Month, with featured speakers set to discuss African American experiences and strateg... Read More

How are we doing? OCDE seeks stakeholder feedback

Ian Hanigan

December 2, 2020

The Orange County Department of Education wants to hear from you. ODCE is inviting educators, students, parents and other stakeholders from across the county to give feedback on its programs and services by ... Read More

Virtual school counseling conference draws more than 700 attendees

Ian Hanigan

November 13, 2020

Nurturing student resilience was the focus of a virtual conference attended by hundreds of Orange County school counselors and educational leaders this week. Organized by OCDE’s Educational Services team, th... Read More

two students stand over a table with models of a human skeleton and other medical models

You’re invited! OC Pathways Showcase to highlight partnerships between educators and industry

Ian Hanigan

November 4, 2020

Orange County has built a reputation as a national and international hub for innovative companies and leading-edge educational institutions. And through an initiative called OC Pathways, those companies and ins... Read More

Teacher Maria Martinez and Isaac Rochell

Weekly roundup: NFL star surprises Santa Ana students, school reopenings, promoting tolerance, and more

Ian Hanigan

September 25, 2020

A Los Angeles Charger dropped by Heroes Elementary School in Santa Ana with a special delivery this week. Isaac Rochell, a defensive end who played in all 16 of the Chargers' regular season games last year —... Read More

OCDE is supporting local mental health needs through distance learning and beyond

Ian Hanigan

September 9, 2020

When schools closed to students in mid-March, OCDE’s educational and technology teams quickly positioned themselves as a resource, partnering with districts as they assessed their own needs and digital capaciti... 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

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

COVID-19 update: State issues new guidance for indoor performances, private events

Online gaming nights encourage friendships, inclusivity through shared experiences

Black History Month virtual forum will examine equity, opportunity and inclusion

How are we doing? OCDE seeks stakeholder feedback

Virtual school counseling conference draws more than 700 attendees

You’re invited! OC Pathways Showcase to highlight partnerships between educators and industry

Weekly roundup: NFL star surprises Santa Ana students, school reopenings, promoting tolerance, and more

OCDE is supporting local mental health needs through distance learning and beyond

Virtual conference will focus on enhancing interpretation and translation services

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

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