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Weekly roundup: Fanning family helps Brea move forward, districts make reopening plans, and more

Ian Hanigan
July 10, 2020
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Weekly roundup: A circus parade, conversations on race, restarting prep sports, and more

Ian Hanigan
June 19, 2020
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Weekly roundup: Graduation season, reopening guidance, grading during the pandemic, and more

Ian Hanigan
June 5, 2020
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VIDEO: Surprise! Six exemplary educators learn they’re OC’s Teachers of the Year

Ian Hanigan
May 22, 2020
Bethany Huang

Irvine senior will perform during national ‘Graduate Together’ event honoring the class of 2020

Ian Hanigan
May 14, 2020
Workers unload groceries for families

Saddleback Church teams up with OCDE to provide meals, groceries for OC families

Ian Hanigan
April 13, 2020
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County superintendent recommends keeping campuses closed to students, focusing on distance learning this school year

Al Mijares
April 1, 2020
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5 ways school counselors are using technology to support students — plus a counseling toolkit

Ian Hanigan
April 1, 2020
Artwork spells out "RE: IMAGINE"

Garden Grove Unified School District partners with city to showcase student artwork

Ian Hanigan
March 4, 2020
An image of paper in a typewriter with the words "Orange County Education News"

Weekly roundup: Book chronicles student’s hearing loss, wellness centers open in Santa Ana, and more

Ian Hanigan
February 21, 2020
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The Orange County Health Care Agency is currently The Orange County Health Care Agency is currently accepting applications for elementary school waivers that, if approved, could allow some schools located in counties on the state’s monitoring list to reopen for in-person instruction. Head to the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio) to learn more about this latest guidance from the @capublichealth
Happy Friday! Before the weekend officially begins Happy Friday! Before the weekend officially begins, take a quick moment and head over to newsroom.ocde.us (link in bio) to catch up on this week’s education news. #OC #educationnews
These four Orange County scholars have been select These four Orange County scholars have been selected to participate in a virtual Bank of America’s Student Leaders program. Like so many initiatives, the Student Leaders program was forced to adapt to a virtual format because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But organizers say participants will still get opportunities to learn about the vital role nonprofits play in advancing community health and the importance of public-private partnerships to drive social change while building financial acumen. Over the course of their eight-week experience, the Orange County students are expected to work closely with United Way on a “Read Aloud 15” literacy campaign, encouraging parents and caregivers to read to young children for 15 minutes every day. You can read more in the OCDE Newsroom by clicking our link in bio.
OCDE remains 100 percent committed to supporting o OCDE remains 100 percent committed to supporting our districts and programs as they develop plans for starting school in the fall, based on the guidance of state and local public health experts. Please see today's statement from OC Supt. Dr. Al Mijares in the OCDE Newsroom at newsroom.ocde.us (link in bio).
While many summer camps have been canceled, @insid While many summer camps have been canceled, @insidetheoutdoors — OCDE’s unique, hands-on environmental education program — is offering a free, virtual summer camp for children ages six to 12 years old. Through the virtual summer camp, young learners are introduced to a new “Flat Animal Ambassador”, and they get to meet these special animals via a daily Zoom check-in call. Read more at newsroom.ocde.us
#Repost @santaanausd ・・・ #SAUSD, in partner #Repost @santaanausd ・・・ #SAUSD, in partnership with Latino Health Access, CARE Ambulance, the OC Health Care Agency, and other organizations are offering another free COVID-19 testing opportunity. Please call to make an appointment.
Schools in Orange County and other counties on Cal Schools in Orange County and other counties on California’s COVID-19 watch list must remain closed to students and provide comprehensive remote learning to start the year, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday. See our latest post in the OCDE Newsroom at newsroom.ocde.us that breaks down these new mandates and what it means for OC schools.
Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mij Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares joined @msnbc this morning to discuss OCDE’s recommendations for safely restarting school this fall. #orangecountytogether
There has been some confusion, understandably, ove There has been some confusion, understandably, over the role of the OC Board of Education and our agency, the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE). OCDE and County Superintendent Dr. Al Mijares has worked with local school district leaders to develop “Orange County Together: A guide to safely reopening schools in the COVID-19 era.” This resource, available on our website, is in alignment with the California Department of Public Health, which stresses the importance of social distancing and face coverings when social distancing measures are difficult to maintain. The five-member OC Board of Education, which has separate responsibilities, is hosting today’s meeting to discuss a white paper with alternative recommendations. The board majority’s recommendations are not binding. Locally elected school boards and superintendents will approve and implement plans specific to their districts based on the needs of their schools and communities. Our department — OCDE — is working to support districts in that effort, and we remain 100 percent committed to following and sharing the guidance of the California Department of Public Health and the Orange County Health Care Agency.
Looking to catch up on this week’s local educati Looking to catch up on this week’s local education news? Look no further as the OCDE Newsroom has you covered. Check out our Weekly roundup at newsroom.ocde.us
This week, the OCDE received its first shipment of This week, the OCDE received its first shipment of personal protective equipment from @Cal_oes to be distributed to school districts across Orange County. CalOES, in partnership with the @CAdepted, will be providing school districts with an array of PPE including disposable and reusable masks, hand sanitizer, thermometers and face shields. The PPE will be allotted on a per-pupil, per-district basis as calculated using 2019-20 data on the number of students and on-campus staff including teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, and auxiliary staff. Read more in the OCDE Newsroom (link in bio).
The California Department of Public Health has con The California Department of Public Health has confirmed that youth sports, including conditioning activities associated with high school athletic programs, are not yet permitted under the agency’s current guidance. Read more in our latest OCDE Newsroom post - link in bio.
Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislatu Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom and the Legislature passed the 2020-21 state budget. Check out our latest OCDE Newsroom (link in bio) post for 5 important things you need to know about the $202.1 billion spending plan and the impacts to K-12 education.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." #fourthofjuly #oc #staysafe
Catch up on local education news every Friday with Catch up on local education news every Friday with the OCDE Newsroom's weekly roundup. https://newsroom.ocde.us
Introducing Ralph Figueroa.⁣ ⁣ Ralph is the Ma Introducing Ralph Figueroa.⁣ ⁣ Ralph is the Maintenance and Operations Manager in the Administrative Services Division with OCDE.⁣ ⁣ Ralph oversees the maintenance and operations of all OCDE facilities throughout Orange County, including the construction of new sites. While the educational community is immersed in the current health crisis, Ralph has demonstrated strong leadership and a valuable skillset. His desire to work for an organization that is well respected and is the hub that supports and serves all districts in the county is what motivates him. His goal is to provide safe, clean and welcoming environments for students so they can devote their energy to learning, creating and growing.⁣ ⁣ One of the things that stands out to Ralph about working for OCDE are his colleagues who are very supportive of the department’s mission. He says, “The support is like no other I have ever experienced, truly a blessing and glad to be part of OCDE!”⁣ ⁣ Ralph Figueroa, making a difference!⁣ ⁣ #OCDEmakingaDifference⁣
Our weekly roundup of education news is posted eve Our weekly roundup of education news is posted every Friday on the OCDE Newsroom. Find us at newsroom.ocde.us. #OC #publicschool #news #education #K12news
Missed today's webinar on the Orange County Togeth Missed today's webinar on the Orange County Together #schoolreopening guidance? Join us for a second session at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24. Register here: http://link.ocde.us/octogether-webinar
Representatives from the Orange County Department Representatives from the Orange County Department of Education and school districts across the county have developed a comprehensive guide with recommendations for reopening more than 600 local schools.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ While locally elected school boards and superintendents will approve and implement plans specific to their districts, “Orange County Together: A guide to safely reopening schools in the COVID-19 era” is a web-based resource with detailed considerations for resuming in-person instruction complemented by online learning. It’s based on guidance from the state Department of Public Health and has been approved by Orange County’s health officer.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Included are recommendations for promoting behaviors proven to reduce transmission of the illness caused by the novel coronavirus, including best practices for healthy hygiene and face coverings, which are advised when social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ There are also strategies for maintaining healthy environments with enhanced cleaning and limited sharing of supplies and equipment, as well as recommended practices for promoting healthy operations with smaller cohorts, modified layouts and staggered scheduling as feasible.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The guide, which aligns with materials produced by the California Department of Education and the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, concludes with procedures to follow if a student or staff member gets sick.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ To access the resource, visit the OCDE Newsroom at newsroom.ocde.us.⁣ ⁣ #OC #publicschools #reopeningschools #OCtogether #covid19
After campuses closed to students in mid-March, sc After campuses closed to students in mid-March, school districts across Orange County set up grab-and-go stations to make sure children didn’t go without healthy meals.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ And many will continue doing so over the summer, thanks in part to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s decision to give child nutrition programs some added flexibility.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ The OCDE Newsroom has a rundown of the dates, times and locations for breakfast and lunch pickups in your area. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Visit newsroom.ocde.us to learn more.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ (Above, staff members in the Fullerton School District acknowledge serving 475,000 meals to students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Breakfast and lunch will continue to be available for pickup in Fullerton this summer.)⁣ ⁣⁣ #OC #summermeals #publicschools #schoollunch #freeandreduced
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    COVID-19 update: OC Health Care Agency issues statement on elementary waiver process

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    June 8, 2020
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    Ian Hanigan
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