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Download the 2025-26 Literacy and Language  Interactive Calendar​​​ - pdf​


Interested in earning a digital literacy badge? Complete a three part professional development series for the 2025-2026 school year. See flyer for more details.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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​​​General Offerings

Literacy & Language Network

In-person​
Dates
| 4/14, 5/12/26
Time | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location | OCDE | 200 Kalmus Dr | Costa Mesa

Virtual
Dates | 4/14/26
Time | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Cost | FREE

Register here​​​ - website

Download flyer here​​​​​​​​ - pdf

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) values thework of educators dedicated to the areas of literacy and language.This network is a no-cost monthly opportunity for educators todiscuss current and emerging topics in English Language Arts,English Language Development, and Disciplinary Literacy. If youare a literacy leader in your community, we encourage you to joinour network.​​

​​Elementary Offerings




​​Secondary Offerings

LTEL Network Meetings

Virtual
Dates | 5/5/26
Time | 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Cost | FREE

Register here​ - website

Download flyer here​​ - pdf​​

Calling all educators of Long Term English Learners (LTEL)! Is your district invested in a systems approach to supporting LTEL students? Please join us in having representation for your district in the LTEL Network and Community of Practice for Comprehensive ELD. Learn from and share expertise with others in your position from across the county.

Community of Practice: Comprehensive ELD

In-person
Dates
iELD ELA/dELD - 3/31/26
Time | 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location | TBD
​Cost | FREE

Register here​ - website

Download flyer
here​​​ - pdf​

Calling all educators of Long Term English Learners (LTEL)! Is your district invested in a systems approach to supporting LTEL students? Please join us in having representation for your district in the LTEL Network and Community of Practice for Comprehensive ELD. Learn from and share expertise with others in your position from across the county.​​