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A centennial celebration for Garden Grove High, we

A centennial celebration for Garden Grove High, weekly COVID-19 testing for Santa Ana USD students and more. This week's top education stories are just a click — in our link in bio — away! #OCDEWeeklyRoundup

Kindergarten readiness, graduation rates and degre

Kindergarten readiness, graduation rates and degrees in the STEM fields were highlighted this week in the latest Orange County Community Indicators report.

Presented by the Orange County Business Council @ocbiz_council and other local partners, the 2021-22 indicators report tracks a wide range of issues deemed critical to the county’s long-term health and prosperity, including education, health, housing, income, civic engagement and the economy. Head to the OCDE Newsroom — by clicking on our link in bio — for a more complete breakdown of this year’s report.

We’re celebrating the cultures, contributions, a

We’re celebrating the cultures, contributions, and histories of Hispanic and Latino-identified communities from around the country during National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Here’s a brief history lesson on this origin of Hispanic Heritage Month.

Rather than starting at the beginning of September, Hispanic Heritage Month takes place over 30 days beginning on the 15th.

Why?
A number of Latin American countries such as Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all recognize September 15 as the date of their independence. But Mexico's independence is celebrated September 16 and Chile celebrates its independence September 18.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. #HispanicHeritageMonth

As part of an ongoing effort to help inform and ed

As part of an ongoing effort to help inform and educate local communities about the importance of screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences — or ACEs — and responding with trauma-informed care, OCDE has recently partnered with Kaiser Permanente Thriving Schools on the Resilience in School Environments initiative.

Referred to as RISE, the national initiative was developed to equip teachers and staff with skills and resources to strengthen their emotional health and that of their students to foster a more positive, supportive learning environment.

Are you an OC school that would like to get involved? You can read more about this new initiative by clicking on our link in bio. #ACEsAware @acesaware @kpthrive

Today OCDE joins the nation in honoring the lives

Today OCDE joins the nation in honoring the lives that were lost 20 years ago on September 11, 2021. We pay tribute to the lost civilians, first responders, service men and women, and the families who carry their memories with them.

We will never forget. #Neverforget

Tustin High turns 100 and summer break officially

Tustin High turns 100 and summer break officially ends in the OC! Those are just a few of the stories we're highlighting as part of the OCDE Newsroom Weekly Roundup.

Just click on our link in bio to read more. #OCDEWeeklyroundup @tustinusd

There’s still time for educators, parents and co

There’s still time for educators, parents and community members to register for a month-long virtual conference aimed at enhancing school-based interpretation and translation services.

Hosted by OCDE’s Educational Services division, the fifth annual Interpreters and Translators Conference began this week and continues through Oct. 2. It features 20 live, one-hour sessions on Thursdays and Fridays for four weeks, covering such topics as remote interpreting, cultural challenges, technology, best practices for translations and more.

A link to register can be found by clicking our link in bio.

Raised by a single father, a victim of abuse, and

Raised by a single father, a victim of abuse, and placed in the foster care system at only 12 years old, OCDE ACCESS student Kaiyanna Han had the odds stacked against her.

But despite her challenging childhood, the 11th grader from William Lyon school serves as an inspiration in more ways than one. Han was recently recognized by the Association of California School Administrators — or ACSA — with the 2021 Every Student Succeeding Award for Region 17 @acsa_region17

You can learn more about Han’s inspiring story in the OCDE Newsroom by clicking our link in bio.

Did you know that between 2016 and 2018, suicide w

Did you know that between 2016 and 2018, suicide was the second leading cause of death among Orange County youth ages 15 to 19 years, according to the latest Conditions of Children in Orange County report?

With September recognized as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Newsroom staff reached out to OCDE’s regional mental health coordinators and the department’s Crisis Response Network to share some of the risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, along with steps to take if you believe someone needs help.

Click on our link in bio for a list of helpful resources.

Mark your calendar! The Orange County Children’s

Mark your calendar! The Orange County Children’s Book Festival is partnering with OCDE, Orange County Public Libraries, 4SPACE Co., and the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory education department to launch the S.T.E.A.M. Race to Space Reading Challenge.

The first-of-its-kind reading challenge will run from Oct. 22 through Nov. 12 and is open to all Orange County students grades from transitional kindergarten through grade 12.

You can learn more in the OCDE Newsroom - just click our link in bio.

Happy Friday, OC! Before you head out to enjoy the

Happy Friday, OC! Before you head out to enjoy the holiday weekend, simply click on our link in bio and take a brief minute to catch up on this week's education news with the OCDE Weekly roundup. #weeklyroundup @educationnews

Did you know that the first Labor Day was celebrat

Did you know that the first Labor Day was celebrated on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City, and was declared a national holiday in 1894? The holiday falls on the first Monday of September and we celebrate as tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.

In observance, all OCDE sites will be closed on September 6. Have a safe and healthy holiday weekend.

Two middle schools in the @orangeusd will soon ben

Two middle schools in the @orangeusd will soon benefit from a nationwide tech education program set to provide free devices, internet access, and innovative learning programs to under-resourced students.

In partnership with @digitalpromise, Portola and Yorba middle schools are the first in Orange County to join the @verizon Innovative Learning Schools grant program. The program — which launched in 2012 — equips every student and teacher at select middle and high schools with a device and data plan.

You can read more about the new partnership by clicking on our link in bio.

As part of a multifaceted outreach program to educ

As part of a multifaceted outreach program to educate students, residents and organizations about recycling best practices, @ocwaste in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education’s @insidetheoutdoors environmental education program, is launching a new curricular initiative aimed at challenging local learners to adopt sustainable behaviors.

Learn more about the partnership in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

Kindergarten students at Heritage Computer Science

Kindergarten students at Heritage Computer Science Academy in the Garden Grove Unified School District are now prepared for the new school year after a former GGUSD student raised nearly $2,500 to purchase backpacks filled with school supplies. Read more in our link in bio.

And…We’re continuing to feature stories as part of OCDE’s One Billion Acts of Kindness initiative. Be sure to submit yours at kindness1billion.org, and you can also share your good deeds on social media using the hashtag #kindness1billion.

Your roundup of this week's top education stories

Your roundup of this week's top education stories is here! This week we're highlighting a @santaanausd principal who's being saluted as a ‘SoCal Hero,’ understanding quarantine guidance, and more. Check it out by clicking on our link in bio.

OCDE’s alternative education program may have a

OCDE’s alternative education program may have a new leader, but Vern Burton is certainly not new to the ACCESS family. After serving for nearly 25 years as a teacher, assistant principal and principal in ACCESS, Burton has been selected to oversee the program, bearing the new title of assistant superintendent. To learn a little more about Burton and his vision for the ACCESS program, click on our link in bio.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

With staggered start dates from August to the beginning of September, districts throughout Orange County are continuing to welcome students back into classrooms for in-person learning.

As with any new school year, the first day brings a mix of emotions and feelings, but based on social media posts shared by local schools and districts, the first day of the 2021-22 school year was full of smiles, celebrations and encouraging words to help make the transition back to the classroom a bit easier.

Click our link in bio for a sample of Instagram and Twitter posts from different campuses across the county.

It's Friday and that means we are rounding up this

It's Friday and that means we are rounding up this week's top education stories. Click on our link in bio — that takes you right to the OCDE Newsroom — to catch up on news you might have missed this week. Have a wonderful weekend! #weeklyroundup #OCDEWeeklyroundup #Educationnews

The Medical Board of California issued a statement

The Medical Board of California issued a statement this week warning it may take disciplinary action against illegitimate mask exemptions.

The state agency, which licenses medical doctors and investigates complaints against physicians, said it encourages the public to file a complaint if they feel that a physician is granting mask exemptions inappropriately.

You can read more in our latest COVID-19 update in the OCDE Newsroom by clicking on our link in bio.

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OCDE in 30 Seconds

OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT team keeps district computers running with backup servers

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September 12, 2019
OCDE in 30: Does your school have an Academic Pentathlon team?

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August 28, 2018
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners provides multilingual and multicultural support

Staff reports

July 25, 2017
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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April 28, 2017
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance

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April 14, 2017
OCDE in 30 Seconds: OCDE provides services for infants with hearing loss

Staff reports

October 25, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Resources and networking opportunities available to OC families

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September 23, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Career technical education offers STEM opportunities for all students

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August 11, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: PAL program built on the philosophy of students helping students

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July 14, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Friday Night Live empowers youth to be leaders in their communities

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June 30, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Credential and Fingerprinting Services

Staff reports

June 9, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: The OCDE print shop makes business cards, books, brochures and more

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May 12, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Nutrition programs focus on ‘the whole child’

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April 21, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Now in its 40th year, the VSA Festival is ‘Soaring to Greater Heights’

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April 7, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Looking for meeting space? ‘We’ve got you covered’

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March 31, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Here’s a little known fact about OCDE’s Business Services division

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March 17, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: A traveling scientist from Inside the Outdoors brings a guest

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March 3, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: A quick look at the National History Day program

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February 25, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT division supports the technology needs of Orange County schools

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February 18, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: A brief look at the ‘Move More Eat Healthy’ program

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February 11, 2016
OCDE in 30 Seconds: We break down the Orange County Academic Decathlon in half a minute

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February 3, 2016

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