OC Civic Learning Celebration When: April 24, 2025 - Celebration Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Orange County Holocaust Education Center Cost: Free
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What is Civic Learning? When: May 7, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Virtual Training
Cost: Free
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| K-12 Orange County educators, students, and their families are invited to participate in the OC Civic Learning Celebration. At the event, students will be asked to share their civic engagement projects. The Orange County Department of Education will recognize students who are receiving the Civic Learning Pathway certificate as well as schools that have earned Civic Learning Awards. This is a FREE event. If you have students who would like to present, please ask students to complete this form HERE [Online Form]
This webinar will allow participants to: - Differentiate between service learning and civic engagementwhile exploring alignment opportunities with the State Seal of Civic Engagement.
- Examine standards-based civic learning examples and discover ways to celebrate student achievements through the TK-8 Civic Learning Pathway program.
- Develop actionable next steps, including partner outreach,resource development, and integration into existing frameworks.
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The Mendez Tribute Monument Park Field Trip When: September 2024 - May 2025 (dates vary)
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM or 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Mendez Tribute Monument Park
Cost: Free
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| During field trips students will experience The Mendez Historic Freedom Trail and Monument to learn about the 1946 Mendez, et. al. v. Westminster School District of Orange County, et. al. case. The experience includes interactive panels and activities for students with an electronic device. The site is wifi enabled. Educators will be provided with lessons and activities to implement before and after trips. A law professional will be available to answer questions about the case.
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| Orange County Social Science Administrator Network (OCSSA) When: Below are 6 dates 2024 - August 15, September 26, October 31, & December 5 2025 - January 16, March 13, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Orange County Department of Education
Cost: Free
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The Acjachemen/ Juaneno History and Cultural Tour for Educators When: TBD
| The OCSSA network is a forum of Orange County principals, teacher leaders, and coaches. This network will discuss best practices and share resources to better History-Social Science teaching and learning. During OCSSA virtual network meetings, we will spend time learning from one another, learning together, and developing ideas for the next steps in professional development and practice.
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.
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