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VSA Festival 2021

Annual arts and disability festival celebrates 45 years

Nichole Pichardo
April 15, 2021
students in a classroom try on vests

VIDEO: Students form friendships with special needs peers through talking vests

Fermin Leal
May 8, 2019
An image of children from the VSA Festival

VIDEO: VSA Festival to celebrate the artistic accomplishments of individuals with disabilities

Ian Hanigan
April 13, 2018
An image of two student paintings

VIDEO: ‘Small Paintings Project’ at OCDE school promotes big artistic vision

Ian Hanigan
August 4, 2016
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Happy Friday, OC! Need a quick refresh on this wee Happy Friday, OC! Need a quick refresh on this week's top education stories? If you answered yes, then we've got you covered. Simply click on our link in bio to read the OCDE Newsroom "Weekly roundup."
A fleet of clean-energy electric buses is making i A fleet of clean-energy electric buses is making its way to the Anaheim Elementary School District @anaheimelementary AESD expects to take possession of eight new electric buses by the fall, but the first four were recently unveiled at the district’s transportation depot. The acquisition was made possible by a California Energy Commission grant designed to further the state’s clean-air goals while supporting the district’s green initiatives. For more on this story, click on our link in bio.
More than 2,500 educators from throughout Californ More than 2,500 educators from throughout California gathered virtually this week for a three-day Professional Learning Institute aimed at sharing practices that support the academic, behavioral and social-emotional success of all students. We caught up with Dr. Christine Olmstead, OCDE Associate Superintendent of Educational Services and head of the California MTSS leadership team, who shared highlights from this year’s conference. Click on our link in bio to read more! #CAMTSSPLI
#ICYMI: Two high school seniors and a pair of rece #ICYMI: Two high school seniors and a pair of recent high school graduates from OC have been selected to participate in a prestigious @BankofAmerica summer internship program that promotes leadership development and community engagement opportunities. Click on our link in bio to read a little more about this year’s four Student Leaders from Orange County.
A new initiative approved last week by the @goOCTA A new initiative approved last week by the @goOCTA Board of Directors will soon allow all passengers ages 18 and under to ride the bus for free. As part of a six-month promotional program funded by a state grant, the “Youth Ride Free pass” will allow OC youth to ride any OCTA fixed-route bus in Orange County at no cost. The pass program is scheduled to begin in September and run through the end of Feb. 2022. You can learn more about the program by clicking our link in bio.
A panel of educational leaders will define ethnic A panel of educational leaders will define ethnic studies and discuss California’s model curriculum during an online forum presented by the Orange County Department of Education. Hosted by Orange County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares, the event titled “With Liberty and Justice for All: A Colloquium on Ethnic Studies” is set to take place from 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21. Educators, school administrators, students, parents and community members who wish to participate are encouraged to register in advance at https://link.ocde.us/colloquium (link in bio). Here’s a list of the featured speakers: Kimberly Young Instructional Quality Commission Member Teacher, Culver City Unified School District Emily K. Penner. Ed.D. Assistant Professor, Education Policy and Social Context UCI School of Education Talisa Sullivan, Ph.D. Administrator, Equity and Access Educational Services Riverside County Office of Education D.A. Horton Assistant Professor and Program Director, Intercultural Studies California Baptist University Michael Matsuda Superintendent, Anaheim Union High School District Gregory Franklin, Ed.D. Superintendent, Tustin Unified School District Andrew Pulver, Ed.D. Superintendent, Los Alamitos Unified School District Jerry Almendarez Superintendent, Santa Ana Unified School District
Register now! Join Orange County Superintendent Register now! Join Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares for a special online colloquium featuring distinguished educational leaders who will define ethnic studies and discuss California’s model curriculum. Plus, learn how school districts can move forward with their own programs to highlight the contributions and struggles of underserved and underrepresented Americans, with the goal of fully realizing our nation’s vision of “liberty and justice for all.” Educators, school administrators, students, parents and community members are encouraged to attend. Additional information and a link to register can be found in the OCDE Newsroom and by clicking our link in bio.
Only 6 days until #CAMTSS 2021 Professional Learni Only 6 days until #CAMTSS 2021 Professional Learning Institute! There is still time to register! ➡️camtsspli.ocde.us or click on our link in bio Learn and share practices that support the academic, behavioral and social-emotional success of all students! #CAMTSS
More than 300 educators, school workers and law en More than 300 educators, school workers and law enforcement representatives are set to convene in Orange County this week to address critical school safety issues. The 12th annual Safe Schools Conference, which returns to an in-person format after going virtual last year, will take place Wednesday, July 14 through Friday, July 16 at Delta Hotels Anaheim Garden Grove. Registration is required and additional information can be found in our link in bio.
Save the date! Join Orange County Superintendent o Save the date! Join Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares on Wednesday, July 21 at 2 p.m. for a special online colloquium featuring distinguished educational leaders who will define ethnic studies and discuss California’s model curriculum. This forum is open to the public. Registration information will be announced soon.
It's Friday and that means we're rounding up this It's Friday and that means we're rounding up this week's top education stories. This week's stories highlight a @BreaOlindaUSD alum who's headed to the Olympics, updated mask guidance for schools and more. Click on our link in bio to read more. #OCDEWeeklyRoundup
#TBT: In honor of our OCDE ACCESS graduates, we ar #TBT: In honor of our OCDE ACCESS graduates, we are throwing it back to a Newsroom post that highlights five things you should know about Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy @iamsunburst Operated by the California National Guard in partnership with OCDE, Sunburst Youth Academy is a community high school for at-risk youth. Students who attend the program are immersed for five and a half months in a military-style environment where they can earn high school credits while developing leadership, pride, confidence and academic skills. You can learn more about Sunburst by clicking our link in bio and by following them on Instagram at @iamsunburst
The CA MTSS Professional Learning Institute is jus The CA MTSS Professional Learning Institute is just two weeks away! Join thousands of educators, administrators, social workers, counselors and others for this virtual event. Learn & share practices that support the academic, behavioral, & social-emotional success of all students. Register at: camtsspli.ocde.us
Wishing you a safe, healthy and happy 4th of July Wishing you a safe, healthy and happy 4th of July weekend. Just a reminder, OCDE offices and sites will be closed Monday, July 5 in observance of the holiday.
Sharing a few more highlights from the Sylvia Mend Sharing a few more highlights from the Sylvia Mendez Learning Pavilion ceremony earlier this week at Westminster High School @whsasb in the @hb_uhsd We hope you have a wonderful weekend. #mendezvswestminster @hb_uhsd
Huntington Beach Union High School District offici Huntington Beach Union High School District officials yesterday officially revealed the Sylvia Mendez Learning Pavilion at Westminster High School @whsasb during an afternoon celebration that featured student Folklorico dancers, steel drum music, a percussive performance by the school’s Vietnamese American Culture Club, empanadas, the debut of a massive outside mural, and a tour of the new facility, which more than earned the approval of its namesake. In case you aren’t familiar with the Mendez family, Sylvia Mendez is a central figure in the legal fight to integrate local schools years before the Supreme Court’s Brown v. Board decision. The case of Mendez v. Westminster brought transformative change to Orange County and paved the way for the desegregation of schools across the nation. To learn more about the monumental Mendez, et al v. Westminster case and the new Sylvia Mendez Learning Pavilion at Westminster High School, head to the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
Language divides, homelessness, pregnancy, single Language divides, homelessness, pregnancy, single parenting, and social and academic challenges are just some of the hurdles the 2021 graduating class of OCDE’s alternative education division has faced. But navigating these obstacles — plus the stresses related to learning during a global pandemic — could not deter the department’s nearly 700 graduates from commencing toward brighter futures. And, while each of the ACCESS program graduates has a unique story to tell, we are profiling a few standouts. Head to the Newsroom to read their personal stories. (link in bio). #alternativeeducation #OCDEACCESS #Classof2021
Welcome to the OC, Lowell Joint School District! Welcome to the OC, Lowell Joint School District! The Lowell Joint School District, which has long operated under the umbrella of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, will transfer over to OCDE’s jurisdiction starting Thursday, July 1, nearly 16 months after the shift was approved by local voters. More on this story can be found in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio.)
Happy Monday, OC! We love to see the smiling faces Happy Monday, OC! We love to see the smiling faces of students across the county enjoying summer enrichment programs. Pictured here are students in the Tustin Public Schools Foundation Summer Academy. This “Fast Forward” program is helping prepare students for the third grade, and camping is the theme for the class. Photo credit @tustinusd
Did you know that on this day in 1865, the last sl Did you know that on this day in 1865, the last slaves in Texas were freed - ending slavery in the United States. Today and every day, we celebrate that freedom and honor the important meaning of this historic day. #juneteenth
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