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OCDE vision Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success. Page Content ​​ ​​​​​​​​ ​​ ​ ​​​​​​ County Offices of Education Explained OCDE has produced a brief video that explains what county ​​offices of education do and how they support school systems, students and families throughout the state.​​​​ ​ ​ ​ Strategic Plan OCDE’s vision that Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success is outlined, along with eight strategic priorities and key performance indicators.​ Orange County Public Schools Directory ​ View the online version, or contact Media Services for a printed version.​ Page Content Right ​​ ​​​ Fentanyl Dangers What makes fentanyl exceedingly dangerous is its potency — and the fact tha​t many of its victims don’t know they’re taking the synthetic opioid.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Religious Expression in Public S​chools ​Since 1995, the U.S. Department of Education has published and periodically updated guidance on religious expression in public schools.​ Resources and Supports for Professional Learning ​ ​OCDE supports student achievement through high-quality training opportunities for teachers, administrators and support staff. ​​​ Charter Schools ​Educational options in Orange County include high quality charter schools that emphasize rigorous academic standards, innovative programs and responsible business practices. Public Notices ​The following public notices are posted for informational purposes for Orange County community members.​​ ​ ​ Orange County Board of Education Meeting Agenda Agendas for upcoming Orange County Board of Education meetings are posted at least 72 hours before each session.​ ​ County Committee on School District Organization Agenda With members elected by local boards of education, the County Committee studies and makes recommendations related to the organization and reorganization of school districts, their boundaries, and their trustee elections.​ ​​ News Button Subscribe for updates College and Career Ready: As Chief Science Officers, students advocate for STEM awareness, engagement May 13 , 2024 As part of our College and Career Ready” series, Orange County Department of Education Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes recently returned to Westminster High School to learn all about the Chief Science Officers program. Westminster is said to be the first California school to participate in the program, which empowers students to act as STEM liaisons on their campuses and in their communities. As Chief Science Officers, or CSOs, students from grades six through 12 are elected by their peers […] Weekly roundup: State Superintendent joins Santa Ana Unified in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week, and more May 10 , 2024 In the first full week of May each year, Teacher Appreciation Week is recognized nationally to express gratitude for the contributions educators make to support students’ growth and academic achievement in the classroom and beyond. While Orange County school districts hosted special events and themed days throughout the week to honor teachers on their campuses, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond joined in the festivities by visiting Godinez Fundamental High School for the Teacher Appreciation Breakfast” on Monday, May 6. At the […] Youth Apprenticeship Week: OC Pathways enhances on-the-job training for local students May 10 , 2024 Wrapping up Youth Apprenticeship Week, OC Pathways has celebrated the importance of on-the-job training and in-demand skills, expanding supports for students and young adults across Orange County. From May 5 to May 11, the OCDE-led career technical education consortium and its networks have joined businesses and educators to recognize apprenticeship programs and highlight the opportunities they offer, providing students with workforce training while earning competitive wages. After earning approval from the state Department of Labor to offer registered apprenticeships last […] OC teacher a state finalist in Presidential Awards program for math and science instruction May 9 , 2024 A photograph showing a field of sunflowers in Suzanne Huerta’s classroom prompted one student to ponder over how many seeds were in a sunflower. Rather than turn to Google, the Whitaker Elementary School class planted sunflower seeds, then nurtured and watered them until eight plants reached maturity. From there, they didn’t just count the seeds; the students explored concepts like most, least, difference and total, and they used graphs, tables and statistical measures like mean, median and mode to further […] Orange County Department of Education 200 Kalmus Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 P.O. Box 9050 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050 (714) 966-4000 Accessibility Resources Non-Discrimination Policy Website Publishing Policy Contact OCDE | Site Index OCDE.us uses cookies to collect and analyze information on site performance and usage. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of...