OC Civic Learning Institute
When: October 7, 2025 & December 10, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Orange County Department of Education
Cost: $150
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| During the OC Civic Learning Institute, school teams of educators will broaden their understanding of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need to become civic-ready.
- Participants will learn how to support classroom relationships and social awareness.
- Participants will synthesize structures to encourage academic conversations.
- Participants will develop a civic engagement project for their classroom or school.
By the conclusion of the series, school teams will be equipped to pursue California Democracy School status and apply for Civic Learning Awards. Participants will be able to develop student activities to support the State Seal of Civic Engagement, including pathways for elementary and middle school students. Participants who attend the series and share their civic learning project plan will receive an OC Civic Learning Institute Certificate.
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The Acjachemen/ Juaneno History and Cultural Tour for Educators When: November 15, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 30291 Camino Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Cost: Free Register here - website Download flyer here - pdf
2025 Teachers Law School
When: TBD
Time: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Orange County Superior Court - C6
700 Civic Center Drive West, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Cost: Free
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During this tour, educators will explore the history and culture of Acjachemen families, commonly known as the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians. Acjachemen community leaders will present at the Village at Putuidem, the Montanez Adobe, Los Rios, and the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians Tribal office. They will also help participants consider ways to center authentic stories of the Acjachemen in the K-12 classroom. A lunch will be included as part of the tour.
ABOTA’s Teachers Law School is designed for educators with an interest in lawrelated 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 and the Old Courthouse. This year’s content will feature presentations on criminal law. Judges from the OC courts will share content, and OCDE will share teacher resources for students in grades 4,5, 8, 11 and 12. Lunch will be provided.
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