Quick look: OCDE and Rady Children’s Health partnered to open one of the county’s first elementary WellSpaces at Arovista Elementary School — inviting community members and educators to explore the newly-renovated classroom at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 18. At Arovista...
This spring, the Orange County Department of Education will bring educators together for a professional learning experience focused on strengthening...
Over the past year, the OCDE Newsroom shared stories of recognition, remembrance and forward momentum across Orange County’s education community. From newly minted Orange County Impact Schools and countywide honors for teachers and classified staff to student innovations and achievements,...
The annual Conditions of Children report brings together key measures of child and teen well-being in Orange County. Its education section tracks progress from kindergarten readiness through high school and shows local graduates continue to outpace the statewide average in college readiness.
The 2026 OCMAA Awards will honor arts educators, administrators and advocates from across Orange County this February at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Hosted by OCDE, the event will include new award categories and recognize excellence in multiple arts disciplines.