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Language acquisition, literacy skills for English learners are the focus of Project GLAD® Spring Institute

Ian Hanigan May 24, 2023

Educators from across the region gathered in Costa Mesa last month to share strategies for improving language acquisition and literacy...

6 questions (and answers) about this summer’s California MTSS Professional Learning Institute

Ian Hanigan May 17, 2023

This summer, the Orange County Department of Education and the Butte County Office of Education are teaming up to host...

OC Pathways hosts the first K-16 Regional Education Collaborative meeting on Feb. 7, 2023.

OC Pathways launches network of work-based learning resources for regional education partners

Madeline Gray May 15, 2023

OC Pathways will host its second installment of the K-16 Regional Education Collaborative network sessions on Tuesday, inviting educational partners...

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OCDE to host workshop for counselors and others who support student mental health

Ian Hanigan May 8, 2023

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Orange County Department of Education is hosting a virtual webinar titled “How...

Angels Luis Rengifo signs hat for student.

Weekly roundup: Los Angeles Angels adopt five OC schools, Teachers of the Year honored, and more

Vicky Nguyen April 28, 2023

Donning their bright red shirts and baseball jerseys, students and staff from Jefferson Elementary excitedly welcomed Los Angeles Angels infielder...

OCDE partners with OC Health Care Agency to host fentanyl awareness forums on May 9

Ian Hanigan April 25, 2023

In recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day on May 9, OCDE is teaming up with the Orange County Health Care Agency to...

NMUSD Spyder Lab at Back Bay High School

Weekly roundup: Newport-Mesa’s Spyder Lab gives students business skills, MTSS conference opens registration, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 17, 2023

There was a time when Back Bay High School senior Davian Gonzalez didn’t look forward to going to school or...

Registration is open for the sixth annual California MTSS conference

Ian Hanigan March 14, 2023

Educators, administrators, counselors and other school-based professionals are invited to register now for the 2023 CA MTSS Professional Learning Institute,...