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​​​​​​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.​​​​

Orange County Public Schools Directory​

View the online version, or contact Media Services for a printed version.​

​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.​

Immigration Statement and Resources​

Guidance and resources are available to assist Orange County schools in navigating evolving immigration policies.

California School Dashboard

This online platform provides an annual update on district and school performance, offering accessible data to help families, educators and communities understand how public schools are supporting students​.​

District Fiscal Assistance

OCDE provides fiscal oversight and guidance to Orange County’s 28 school districts, ensuring financial stability while supporting student success.

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.

5-3-1 Strategic Plan


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OCDE Newsroom

National YoungArts program honors creativity of 40 Orange County students

National YoungArts program honors creativity of 40 Orange County students

February 4 , 2025

More than 800 students across the country were recognized as winners with distinction by the national YoungArts program for their talents in a variety of artistic disciplines such as music, writing and visual arts. Approximately 40 students from Orange County were named 2025 YoungArts winners — with 12 of those receiving special honors — across 10 categories including dance, photography, design and film, just to name a few. A complete list of winners can be found on the National YoungArts […]

Orange County schools showcase acts of goodwill during the Great Kindness Challenge

Orange County schools showcase acts of goodwill during the Great Kindness Challenge

February 4 , 2025

From creating kindness quilts to collecting trash on campus to help school custodians, campuses across Orange County recently took part in the Great Kindness Challenge. The nationwide initiative, held Jan. 27 to Jan. 31, encouraged students to complete acts of generosity throughout the week. While some schools followed provided checklists of suggested activities, others created their own initiatives to promote a culture of compassion and community service. At El Morro Elementary School in the Laguna Beach Unified School District, students […]

Weekly roundup: High schoolers prepare for Super Quiz Relay, Troy High senior hosts student-led drone competition, and more

Weekly roundup: High schoolers prepare for Super Quiz Relay, Troy High senior hosts student-led drone competition, and more

January 31 , 2025

On Saturday, Feb. 1, high school teams representing 34 campuses with go head-to-head on day two of the Orange County Academic Decathlon at Westminster High School. The competition, organized by OCDE, will host 550 students as they demonstrate their brain power through a series of 30-minute multiple choice tests in subjects ranging from language and literature to mathematics and economics. Academic decathletes kicked off the competition Jan. 25 by reciting prepared and impromptu speeches followed by participating in personal interviews. […]

Applications open Feb. 18 for programs providing free summer meals to children

Applications open Feb. 18 for programs providing free summer meals to children

January 30 , 2025

More than 15 million free meals were served to children across California last summer through the state’s Summer Food Service Program and the Seamless Summer Option. Applications to participate this year in these federally funded, state-administered programs will open Feb. 18, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced.  Building on California’s commitment to Universal Meals — launched in the 2022–23 school year to ensure all public school students receive free breakfast and lunch regardless of income — these programs […]