State Seal of Civic Engagement Webinar
When: September 23, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free Register here - website
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In this webinar, we will share updates from the California Department of Education, highlight effective models of practice, discuss strategies to increase participation, and information about how the Orange County Department of Education provides support to districts, teachers, and students.
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| Civic Pathways Kickoff
When: September 30, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free Register here - website
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E-Sports Competition Kickoff
When: October 5, 2026
Time: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
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Teachers Law School
When: October 6, 2026
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Orange County Superior Court-C6 700 Civic Center Drive West Santa Ana, CA 92701
Cost: Free
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OC Civic Learning Institute K-5 When: October 28, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Orange County Department of Education
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Conference Center Room D1004
Cost: $75
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OC Civic Learning Institute 6-12 When: January 27, 2027
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Orange County Department of Education
200 Kalmus Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Building B, Room B1011
Cost: $75
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Civic Educator Award Nomination
Application Form - here
Submit nominations by November 20, 2026
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For K-8 teachers and Administrators. Attend this virtual informational meeting to register and participate in the Orange County Department of Education K-8 Civic Pathways Program.
Mindcraft Education, in partnership with the Level Up Civics Foundation, is hosting a county and statewide competition to reimagine communities. In this virtual informational meeting, we will introduce a new countywide and statewide civic engagement competition, review the competition rules and process, share resources and materials to get started and provide information about how the Orange County Department of Education will provide support for this competition.
ABOTA's Teachers Law School is designed for educators with an interenst in law-related education. Sessions provide teachers with valuable content directly from legal professionals. Join us for in-depth content sessions as we visit the Orange County Superior Court. This year's content will feature presentations on Civic in Action. Judges from the Orange County courts will share content, along with guest speaker, Joshua Block, author of Teaching for a Living Democracy. Teacher will be provided with resources for students in grades K-12.
During the K-12 Civic Learning Project Training, school teams of educators and district leaders will deepen their understanding of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need to become civically engaged and democratically ready. Participants will:
- Examine the critical distinction between community service and authentic civic learning projects aligned to the California History-Social Science Framework and make cross curricula connections.
- Explore grade-band Civic Learning Outcomes and classroom-ready strategies for grades K-2,3-5,6-8, and 9-12.
- Develop a Civic Action Project plan for their classroom or school community.
- Learn about pathways that support students toward the State Seal of Civic Engagement, including structures for elementary, middle, and high school students.
By the conclusion of the training, school teams will leave with a concrete action plan to deepen and expand authentic civic learning experiences for their students.
Participants who attend the full training and submit a completed Civic Action Project plan will receive a K-12 Civic Learning Certificate of Completion.
Recognize a colleague for outstanding work in civics education.
The Orange County Department of Education Civic Educator Award is an annual recognition, honoring educators across Orange County school districts who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to authentic, standards-aligned civic learning in their classrooms and communities.
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