social and emotional learning

La Quinta High School Music Teacher Darlene Machacon

La Quinta High music teacher honored for educational excellence

Madeline Gray September 29, 2022

La Quinta High School teacher Darlene Machacon’s efforts to create music-making opportunities while meeting students’ needs have earned her recognition...

OCDE in 30 Seconds: Understanding the connection between wellness and learning

Ian Hanigan October 2, 2019

OCDE knows healthy students are better learners. That’s why the department offers school nursing support and health services to 27...

Q&A: Stress management techniques can help eliminate barriers to learning

Ian Hanigan September 9, 2019

The numbers are alarming. Up to one in five U.S. children has a diagnosable mental health issue such as anxiety...

OCDE seeks applicants for grants to help schools implement social-emotional, academic and behavioral support systems

Fermin Leal August 30, 2017

The Orange County Department of Education is accepting applications from school districts, publicly funded charter schools and county offices of...

OCDE mindfulness training project prepares teachers to be role models of stress management

Staff reports January 10, 2017

Imagine a classroom where students are not only taught the academic curriculum, but one in which students are taught social and emotional...

Students and teacher using a laptop computer

OCDE assistant supt. to participate in multi-state initiative on social and emotional learning

Staff reports October 3, 2016

The education news website EdSource recently reported that 13 educators have been appointed to a state planning committee tasked with developing social and emotional...