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Today, OCDE staged a long-awaited and socially-dis

Today, OCDE staged a long-awaited and socially-distanced groundbreaking ceremony for what’s currently referred to as Community School No. 9. Opening in the spring of 2022, the Anaheim campus will have the capacity to serve approximately 350 students in the department’s ACCESS division, which offers an array of educational options for Orange County families. Visit the OCDE Newsroom to view a short video from today's groundbreaking event. (Link in bio)

Teachers at VillaPark Elementary in the @orangeusd

Teachers at VillaPark Elementary in the @orangeusd are using their creativity to come up with inventive ways to keep students engaged in learning, while also keeping them safe! The @ocregister reported today that @orangeusd will begin bringing elementary students back in phases starting Sept. 28. Students will trickle in by grade level with the final group of high schoolers starting on Oct. 20.

We support our students goals, dreams, and futures

We support our students goals, dreams, and futures! In honor of college application season, members of the OCDE Advancing Learning team are giving many reasons to #whyapply for college. What's your WHY? #collegeandcareer #ocde

Did you know there are more than 50 COVID-19 testi

Did you know there are more than 50 COVID-19 testing sites up and running in Orange County, and that educators can get tested for free, even if they’re asymptomatic? As a number of schools across Orange County finalize their plans to welcome back students, we recently checked in with the Orange County Health Care Agency for a quick rundown three things to know about COVID-19 testing for students and school employees. Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio) #covid_19 #covidtesting #ocde

Registration is now open for the 2020-21 @insideth

Registration is now open for the 2020-21 @insidetheoutdoors virtual classroom field trip and traveling scientist programs. For additional information, including a link for educators to register, head to the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

Felicitas Mendez, an OC civil rights icon who help

Felicitas Mendez, an OC civil rights icon who helped end school segregation not only in the OC but in the Unites States, is the subject of today’s #googledoodle Her likeness appears as an animated image on Google’s homepage in honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which spans Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. Read more about her incredible story in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio)

The state Board of Education @cadepted recently ap

The state Board of Education @cadepted recently approved criteria for California students to earn a new Seal of Civic Engagement, an incentive aimed at encouraging active and ongoing citizenship. Learn more in our latest post in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).

Though we may be distanced physically, we stand to

Though we may be distanced physically, we stand together to remember the thousands of lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. We continue to be inspired by the countless individuals who risked their own lives to help save others. We will #neverforget
#Patriotday

The 17th annual OC Children’s Book Festival kick

The 17th annual OC Children’s Book Festival kicks off virtually Monday, Sept. 14, featuring a pretty impressive line-up of popular authors, illustrators, celebrities. Check out our Q&A with festival co-founder & exec director Pat Burns to learn more (link in bio). #readyreadgo #kidsbookfestival

A public health crisis, social isolation and econo

A public health crisis, social isolation and economic anxieties can definitely take a toll on a community. OCDE has been working to support the mental health needs of students and families through distance learning and beyond. Read more in our latest post in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio). #mentalhealthmatters #ocde

The @santaanausd this week rolled out a new “Wif

The @santaanausd this week rolled out a new “Wifi on Wheels” program aimed at providing 5G wireless access points to densely populated neighborhoods where students have been struggling to connect to the internet. For more about this wonderful new program, visit the OCDE Newsroom at newsroom.ocde.us (link in bio) #oc #distancelearning

A behind the scenes look at the prep work that goe

A behind the scenes look at the prep work that goes into distance learning. Thank you to the early education team @newportmesausd for working hard to prepare materials kits for preschool students. #distancelearning #distanceteaching #oc

UPDATE: County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau rec

UPDATE: County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau received confirmation on Monday evening from @capublichealth that Orange County is on track to enter into Red Tier on Sept. 8. Providing OC meets Red Tier metrics at that time, there will be a 14-day wait for all K-12 schools to be eligible for reopening, which could happen on Sept. 22. Read more in our latest post in the OCDE newsroom (link in bio).

Did you know that OCDE has a unit completely dedic

Did you know that OCDE has a unit completely dedicated to supporting Orange County students and their families by creating a forum (virtually for now) for schools, districts, and community representatives to come together and share best practices in family and community engagement? Read more in our latest post on the OCDE newsroom at newsroom.ocde.us (link in bio). #OCDE #OCFamilies

#Repost @newportmesausd ・・・ The @newportmes

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The @newportmesausd transportation team fulfilled an incredible act of kindness in reuniting a beloved teddy bear to its best friend! Newport-Mesa elementary student Allana misplaced her beloved Mr. Bear, her companion since birth. With the help of her family, she asked the transportation team to check if she may have left him on the bus before schools were closed. She and her family urged our team to please help find Mr. Bear and get him home safely. NMUSD bus drivers Scott Parks and Robert Bremmer safely located Mr. Bear. While Allana and her family did not notify us about Mr. Bear until recently, Mr. Parks and Mr. Bremmer immediately found Mr. Bear and realized that he had taken an eventful adventure throughout the district. More on Mr. Bear’s adventures can be found in the Newport Mesa USD website. #kindness1billion

This year, school districts won’t be expected to

This year, school districts won’t be expected to produce the traditional LCAP, instead, they’ll be required to complete an accountability plan of a different kind, but with very similar initials. Visit the OCDE Newsroom to learn more (link in bio) #ocde #educationnews

A mental health awareness video created by student

A mental health awareness video created by students from La Quinta High School in the Garden Grove Unified School District is set to air as a 30-second television commercial during @angels games on @foxsportswest . For more information and to watch the video, please visit the OCDE Newsroom at newsroom.ocde.us (link in bio). #mentalhealthawareness @gardengroveusd

A handful of local school districts are back in se

A handful of local school districts are back in session this week, rolling out revamped distance learning models. Here is a look at the 2020-21 school year start dates for OC’s public schools and districts. #ocde #distancelearning2020 #backtoschool

Mark your calendar! Sept. 14 - Sept. 26, the Orang

Mark your calendar! Sept. 14 - Sept. 26, the Orange County Children's Book Festival is going virtual. OCDE is proud to sponsor this event that brings authors like Kristen Bell and Jeff Kinney together with families and children who love to read. For more information, see our latest post in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio) #readyreadgo

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OCDE in 30 Seconds

COVID-19 update: Health officials want you to get a flu shot, too

Staff reports

September 17, 2020
California Department of Education publishes guidance for reopening campuses

Ian Hanigan

June 8, 2020
County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year

Al Mijares

April 1, 2020
OCDE in 30 Seconds: IT team keeps district computers running with backup servers

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

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

Ian Hanigan

February 3, 2016

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