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Three Orange County school districts win state award for improving attendance

Fermin Leal
May 4, 2018
South Junior High

Seven OC schools honored for promoting civics learning

Fermin Leal
March 1, 2018

New dyslexia guidelines offer more direction for educators

Fermin Leal
October 12, 2017
Science teacher Gregory Gardiner, left, leads a class lesson with students.

OC teacher wins top state honor

Fermin Leal
October 11, 2017
Students working on a project

State superintendent taps OCDE partner to help lead global education initiative

Fermin Leal
June 22, 2017
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Need test scores, enrollment figures for your public school? There’s an app for that

Fermin Leal
June 15, 2017
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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 #Repost @newportmesausd ・・・ 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
Thanks to the commitment and continued support of Thanks to the commitment and continued support of the @angels Foundation, 65 @avid4college “standout” students were awarded brand new laptops during a special drive-through, pick-up event organized by the OCDE Advanced Learning. #OCDE #avid #collegeandcareerready
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