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​​​​​​County Offices of Education Explained

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Orange County Public Schools Directory

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Fentanyl Dangers
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Resources and Supports for Professional Learning

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​​​Charter Schools

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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.​
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Weekly roundup: Fullerton district targets learning loss with summer programs, student-led nonprofit offers free math tutoring, and more

Weekly roundup: Fullerton district targets learning loss with summer programs, student-led nonprofit offers free math tutoring, and more

July 12 , 2024

This summer, Fullerton School District students are keeping mentally active through the district’s Encore Program. Spectrum News recently featured FSD in a segment called “Life on Rosecrans,” which details the different communities that span the 27-mile street. FSD, otherwise known as the “education community,” was first on the list. The video highlighted the district’s commitment to its students, specifically through the Encore Expanded Learning Programs. With before- and after-school programs and summer camps, these active participation opportunities aim to prevent […]

Safe Schools Conference highlights year-round commitment to student safety

Safe Schools Conference highlights year-round commitment to student safety

July 11 , 2024

School safety doesn’t take summers off. That was evident on Wednesday as hundreds of professionals from the education and law enforcement communities convened in Orange County for day one of the 15th annual Safe Schools Conference. Hosted by former California Secretary of Education Dave Long through his firm, Dave Long & Associates, in partnership with OCDE and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, the three-day conference registered nearly 500 attendees from 19 states, along with another 100 presenters. Inside a ballroom […]

OCDE’s ACCESS program sees attendance boost with Spyder Lab partnership

OCDE’s ACCESS program sees attendance boost with Spyder Lab partnership

July 10 , 2024

Teachers from the Orange County Department of Education’s Harbor Learning Center North and South campuses are facing a unique challenge: Students in the ACCESS program are so enthralled by the hands-on learning experiences they’re receiving in the Spyder Lab, they often do not want to leave class.  Engaged with the lessons and experience that the program offers, students are spending their lunch breaks and free periods in the classrooms, seizing opportunities to delve deeper into projects. ACCESS stands for Alternative, […]

Fullerton School District introduces dual-focused academic and athletic program

Fullerton School District introduces dual-focused academic and athletic program

July 9 , 2024

For Fullerton School District students grades six through eight, pursuing dreams of playing professional and collegiate sports will no longer come at the cost of their education. The district recently announced the launch of its game-changing Performance Academy Sports Program, tailored to young student athletes who constantly juggle practice time with study time. The program will provide free, in-person public education to qualifying students. “We pride ourselves on our commitment to innovation and creating dynamic programs and opportunities that will […]