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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

92nd Festival of Arts to showcase more than 350 pieces by Orange County students

92nd Festival of Arts to showcase more than 350 pieces by Orange County students

June 18 , 2025

Quick look: Featuring more than 350 pieces by transitional kindergarten through 12th-grade students, the 2025 Junior Art Exhibit at the Festival of Arts of Laguna Beach opens July 2 in Partnership with OCDE and Arts Orange County. Selected from nearly 1,800 submissions, the display includes works by students with disabilities and 13 student-created films, showcasing creativity, inclusion and the importance of arts education. More than 350 pieces of artwork created by Orange County students will be featured in the 2025 […]

More funding, fewer problems: OCDE’s Friday Night Live program expands youth prevention efforts

More funding, fewer problems: OCDE’s Friday Night Live program expands youth prevention efforts

June 17 , 2025

Quick look: Backed by a new three-year contract from the Orange County Health Care Agency, OCDE’s Friday Night Live program is expanding its youth-led efforts to prevent underage substance use across local schools. Operating in 37 schools, the program empowers students from grades four through 12 to promote healthy lifestyles through peer mentoring, leadership development and campus-wide prevention activities. The saying goes “More money, More problems,” but the Orange County Department of Education’s Friday Night Live program is setting out […]

WATCH: Santa Ana fifth graders promote drug-free message in music video

WATCH: Santa Ana fifth graders promote drug-free message in music video

June 16 , 2025

Quick look: Through original lyrics and a familiar tune, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School fifth-grade students used music to share what they learned about saying no to drugs and making healthy choices as part of OCDE’s Youth Substance Use Prevention program. Forming healthy habits and building strong character is a top priority for students at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Santa Ana — and they have found a creative way to share that message with […]

Weekly roundup: Two OC students head to Broadway for national theater awards, 14-year-old graduates with UCI’s Class of 2025, and more

Weekly roundup: Two OC students head to Broadway for national theater awards, 14-year-old graduates with UCI’s Class of 2025, and more

June 13 , 2025

Quick look: Tesoro High School student Isaiah Medina and Laguna Beach High School student Lauren Norrix will represent Orange County at the National High School Musical Theatre Awards, the nation’s top celebration of student talent in musical theater. Two Orange County students will be Broadway-bound after earning top honors at the Spirit of the MACY Awards — next week, they get to showcase their talents at the prestigious National High School Musical Theatre Awards. Laguna Beach High School senior Lauren […]