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Weekly roundup: Power soccer players wow Marina High students, OC Civic Learning Celebration, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 31, 2023
Seal of Civic Engagement

OCDE to host OC Civic Learning Celebration on April 27

Vicky Nguyen March 29, 2023

Woodbridge High places third, OC students earn honors at the California Academic Decathlon

Madeline Gray March 28, 2023
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Local ACSA chapter recognizes 18 Orange County educational leaders for excellence

Vicky Nguyen March 27, 2023

Weekly roundup: Loara High retires jersey of softball alum, county names classified employees of the year, and more

Madeline Gray March 24, 2023
SEL classroom

OCDE supports districts’ efforts to prepare students for success with social-emotional learning strategies

Vicky Nguyen March 9, 2023
Juggling a myriad of tasks and to-do lists on a daily basis becomes second nature for adults, but the balancing...

VIDEO: OCDE, Vanguard University host hybrid conference on human trafficking

Vicky Nguyen March 8, 2023
Determined to fight trafficking and build community to prevent child exploitation, hundreds of people attended the Ensure Justice 2023 conference...
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Orange County students to explore new frontiers at National History Day contest

Madeline Gray March 7, 2023
National History Day will return to Orange County to welcome over 300 young historians who will present their original projects at the two-day competition starting Friday, March 10. Hosted by the Orange County Department of Education, this event will feature...
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Need to take a course this summer? Pacific Coast High is enrolling.

Ian Hanigan March 7, 2023
Orange County high school students who need to catch up on credits or want to get ahead this summer will...
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COVID-19 update: New state guidance set to reduce isolation time to five days

Staff reports March 7, 2023
OCDE continues to track the latest developments related to COVID-19 while following guidance from the California Department of Public Health...
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C-H-A-M-P: El Rancho Charter School eighth-grader wins Orange County Spelling Bee

Ian Hanigan March 5, 2023
After two days of intense competition, it all came down to ā€œgallivat.ā€  The word refers to an East Indian ship propelled by sails and oars that’s often armed and used by pirates. But eighth-grader Aaron Lim of El Rancho Charter...
Hockey game

Weekly roundup: 16,000 OC students score science lesson from the Anaheim Ducks, honoring Black History Month, and more

Vicky Nguyen March 3, 2023
More than 16,000 elementary students from local school districts took a field trip to the Honda Center in Anaheim on...
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Woodbridge decathletes strive to keep building on past teams’ legacy

Madeline Gray March 1, 2023
Fresh off their win at the Orange County Academic Decathlon on Feb. 10, the Woodbridge High School decathletes are celebrating...
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OCDE invests in additional mental health coordinators to boost access to support students, districts

Vicky Nguyen March 1, 2023
The Orange County Department of Education continues to expand its efforts to address mental health needs, including supporting local school districts as they strengthen their own infrastructures to help students and families. With funding from the Mental Health Student Services...
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VIDEO: What’s the role of a county office of education? Here’s a quick look.

Ian Hanigan February 28, 2023
Did you know there are 58 counties in California, and that each has a county office of education? They all...
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All eyes were on Marina High School sophomore stud All eyes were on Marina High School sophomore student AJ Lopez as he zipped down the basketball court in his wheelchair during a power soccer game on March 28. āš½ Held on campus during fourth period and lunch, school leaders invited classes to watch AJ and his teammates from LASC, a national championship-winning United States Power Soccer Association team, play a game with school administrator leaders. Link in bio. šŸ“ø Courtesy of @hb_uhsd
Continuing its support for youth civic engagement, Continuing its support for youth civic engagement, the Orange County Department of Education is partnering with the American Board of Trial Advocates and Constitutional Rights Foundation Orange County to host the OC Civic Learning Celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 27. The deadline for registration is April 18. Link in bio.
After months of academic decathlon preparation, Or After months of academic decathlon preparation, Orange County students completed a successful competition season by placing among the top scorers at the 44th annual California Academic Decathlon on March 25. The Woodbridge High School decathlete squad won another third-place title for their program. They tested their knowledge in the 10-event decathlon alongside their fellow Orange County teams from Valencia, University, Kennedy and Westminster high schools, and Fairmont Preparatory Academy. Congratulations, Orange County decathletes! šŸ‘ Link in bio.
The local Association of California School Adminis The local Association of California School Administrators chapter unveiled its list of 18 exemplary educational leaders on March 24. ACSAā€™s Region 17 will recognize this yearā€™s honorees in person at the annual Celebration of Excellence banquet dinner on May 8. Held at the Irvine Marriott, each person will be invited to the stage to accept glass trophies and share a few remarks in front of their peers. Congratulations to the honorees! šŸ‘ Link in bio.
After reviewing more than 30 highly qualified cand After reviewing more than 30 highly qualified candidates, the Westminster School District has a new superintendent. Westminsterā€™s Board of Education voted Thursday to confirm the appointment of Dr. Gunn Marie Hansen. ā€œI am incredibly honored to be the superintendent of the Westminster School District,ā€ Hansen said, ā€œand I look forward to collaborating with the Board of Education and the entire community of learners to continue to accelerate achievement and develop state-of-the-art programs for students.ā€ šŸ“ø @westminster.sd Link in bio.
As students, staff and school community members vi As students, staff and school community members visit Marina Highā€™s administrative building in the coming weeks, they will be welcomed with fresh flowers and plants surrounding the campus. On March 4, the schoolā€™s Helping Hands club members, teacher and advisor Carol Yoshiyama rolled up their sleeves with Marina High Principal Dr. Morgan Smith and Vice Principal Mia White to beautify the area surrounding the building and parking lot.Ā šŸŒ¼ šŸ“ø @hb_uhsd Link in bio.
Eighth-grader Jayden Ham from the Garden Grove Uni Eighth-grader Jayden Ham from the Garden Grove Unified School District stars in the leading role in the new Nickelodeon animated preschool series, "Bossy Bear," which airs new episodes through March. Between recording sessions and attending classes at Irvine Intermediate School, Jayden has made it his No. 1 priority to achieve good grades while pursuing his acting career. Link in bio.
Through team-building exercises and peer-led sessi Through team-building exercises and peer-led sessions, Warner Middle School students learned to embrace their unique qualities, improve communication and prepare for their futures at the "Stranger Things"-themed Kid Conference on March 8. This annual event aims to increase student involvement on campus and set them up for success in high school and beyond. Link in bio. šŸ“ø @westminster.sd
The 2023 Orange County Classified School Employees The 2023 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year are nine exemplary school workers who pour their hearts into the roles and communities they serve. On Monday, the Orange County Department of Education announced this yearā€™s winners from a pool of 73 district level-honorees based on their work performance, leadership, dedication and involvement with their schools and communities. šŸ‘ Link to winners' names in bio.
Educators, administrators, counselors and other sc Educators, administrators, counselors and other school-based professionals are invited to register now for the 2023 CA MTSS Professional Learning Institute, a three-day summer conference aimed at promoting the academic, behavioral and social-emotional success of all learners.Ā  Early-bird registration rates will continue through April 30. To register, or to learn more about the conference and its speakers, visit camtsspli.ocde.us. Link in bio.
Happy International Pi Day! OCDE joins this annual Happy International Pi Day! OCDE joins this annual celebration of Pi, or 3.14, which is the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter. Physicist Larry Shaw founded this special day in 1988 and it is recognized every March 14. Hope your day is easy as pie. šŸ„§ Share your plans for Pi Day below. ā¬‡ļø
Last November, voters passed the Arts and Music in Last November, voters passed the Arts and Music in Schools Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act, or Measure 28, which will distribute 1 percent ā€” or roughly $941 million ā€” of the general fund yearly to K-12 arts programs throughout California. For a closer look at what's in store for Orange County schools, the OCDE Newsroom spoke with OCDE Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator Scott Fitzpatrick about countywide plans for expanding opportunities in arts education. Link in bio.
The girlsā€™ varsity basketball squad at Marina Hi The girlsā€™ varsity basketball squad at Marina High School made history on March 7 by earning its first CIF State Southern California Regional Division V title. šŸ† The team has won 10 of their last 11 games and upset San Pedro High School 51-43 on Tuesday to advance to the state finals. Link in bio for more. šŸ“ø @hb_uhsd
Today is Social-Emotional Learning Day! OCDEā€™s Today is Social-Emotional Learning Day! OCDEā€™s Media Services team highlighted @irvine_unifiedā€™s Culverdale Elementary and how staff support students academically, behaviorally and emotionally through SEL. #SELday #SELinOC Link in bio.
After earning its sixth Orange County Academic Dec After earning its sixth Orange County Academic Decathlon title in the past seven years, the decathlon team at Woodbridge High School is celebrating its win by gearing up for the next competitive feat. On March 11 and March 25, the 12-student team will put their weekly study sessions and extensive research hours to the test as they face off against California's top decathletes for the state champion title. šŸ† Link in bio.
Starting March 10, more than 300 young historians Starting March 10, more than 300 young historians will present their original papers, documentaries, performances, podcasts and more at the 2023 National History Day - Orange County contest. This year's theme, "Frontiers in History: People, Places, Ideas," prompted students from 28 schools across the county to work individually or in teams to conduct in-depth historical research on a relevant topic. Link in bio.
Determined to fight trafficking and build communit Determined to fight trafficking and build community to prevent child exploitation, hundreds of people attended the Ensure Justice 2023 conference on March 3 and March 4.Ā  ā€œFinding A Way Homeā€ was the theme of the hybrid conference, which featured both in-person and virtual presentations, making it accessible to attendees from Orange County and beyond. It was hosted by Vanguard University and the Orange County Department of Education and presented by the universityā€™s Global Center for Women and Justice in Costa Mesa. Link in bio.
Weā€™re 2ļøāƒ£ days away from International Socia Weā€™re 2ļøāƒ£ days away from International Social-Emotional Learning Day! The annual celebration promotes social-emotional and character development in our schools and communities. The theme this year is ā€œUplifting Hearts, Connecting Minds.ā€ Watch this short video with OCDEā€™s Program Specialist Andrew Ntzouras to learn more. #SELday #SELinOC
Need to take a course this summer? šŸ“š Orange Co Need to take a course this summer? šŸ“š Orange County high school students who need to catch up on credits or want to get ahead this summer will once again have the option to enroll in Pacific Coast High Schoolā€™s online program. To enroll or to learn more, visit the website at pchs.k12.ca.us or call 714-245-6500. Link in bio.
Itā€™s day two of Social-Emotional Learning Week! Itā€™s day two of Social-Emotional Learning Week! šŸ“š Whatā€™s SEL? Itā€™s a process of developing the self-awareness, self-control and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work and life success.Ā  OCDEā€™s Educational Services division currently supports 28 local school districts, charter schools and county-run campuses through professional learning opportunities and technical assistance through SEL implementation.Ā  Watch this short video with OCDEā€™s Social-Emotional Learning Coordinator Colleen Ferreira to learn more. #SELday #SELinOC
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