OCDE in 30 Seconds: Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ian Hanigan April 28, 2017It’s time for the latest round of “OCDE in 30 Seconds.” In this edition, we’ve got Juan Escobar discussing OCDE’s...
A whirlwind year ending for one of Orange County’s Teachers of the Year Fermin Leal April 26, 2017Tustin Memorial Academy teacher Courtney Smith rode on a convertible during a parade, traveled to Washington, D.C., and received $15,000 after...
Long-running VSA Festival celebrates the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities Ian Hanigan April 26, 2017OCDE is once again teaming up with VSA Orange County to celebrate the artistic achievements of individuals with disabilities. The...
Two Orange County classified school employees win top state honor Fermin Leal April 25, 2017Cafeteria manager Karen Allison from the Newport-Mesa Unified School District and custodian Norman Dobrofsky from the Huntington Beach Union High...
VIDEO: ‘Soccer by the Sand’ tournament unites student-athletes of all abilities Ian Hanigan April 24, 2017The Huntington Beach Union High School District’s inaugural “Soccer by the Sand” games recently brought together students with intellectual disabilities and their...
29 Orange County schools awarded Gold Ribbons Fermin Leal April 18, 2017Twenty-nine Orange County middle and high schools were named Tuesday as 2017 California Gold Ribbon Schools, the state’s top honor...
Chapman University hosts second annual Education and Ethnic Studies conference Ian Hanigan April 17, 2017More than 650 teachers, educators, scholars, community organizers, students and parents gathered at Chapman University earlier this month for an...
Artists wanted: OCDE asks local students to submit designs for directory cover Ian Hanigan April 15, 2017Calling all student-artists: We want you to design the cover of OCDE’s next public schools directory. Every year, the Orange...
Weekly roundup: Retired principal begins second career as hot dog vendor Fermin Leal April 14, 2017Rick Jameson has gone from running a middle school to running a hot dog stand in the span of a...
OCDE in 30 Seconds: Services for Language Learners unit offers resources and guidance Ian Hanigan April 14, 2017As part of the Instructional Services division at OCDE, the Services for Language Learners team provides professional training, resources and...
