Angels Adopt A School

Each year the Angels Baseball Foundation works in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education to identify five (5) elementary schools to adopt. OCDE provides historical and program data to the Angels Baseball Foundation and its partners during the program’s selection process. Once selected, OCDE serves as a liaison between the Angels Baseball Foundation and its local elementary school districts. OCDE communicates with its local elementary school districts regarding program details, the announcement of selected schools, and the collection of school site specific information for the Angels Baseball Foundation to move forward with implementing its program. Read More

Contact: Ranjit Mayadas

AP Collaborative

These objectives exist to support Advanced Placement Coordinators (from school sites & district sites) so they can provide the best possible services in hopes of successful student outcomes in their AP courses/exams and program. Meets 2-3 times a year.

• Share relevant information, resources, events, etc. to members
• Provide resources and methods for creating equity and access in AP programs
• Partner with College Board to disseminate information regarding Advanced Placement
• Allow time for inter-district collaboration and networking to share best practices

Contact: Shelby Rommelfanger

Arts Now Communities

A partnership with Create CA and to support trusting community partnerships with parents and community members to partner with their districts in growing and supporting their arts programs.

Contact: Scott Fitzpatrick

Assistant Superintendent Leadership Network

The Educational Services Assistant Superintendents Leadership Network brings together district leaders to collaborate, exchange best practices, and engage in professional learning around key issues impacting our OC schools. Create the conditions to foster an empowered community of practitioners who inspire excellence and innovation in each other and their districts. We aim to:

• Address urgent challenges and opportunities with collective wisdom
• Explore new research, models, and approaches together
• Support each other's leadership development
• Develop replicable strategies to better serve students
• Amplify the voices and perspectives of our communities
• Advocate for policy changes that enable student success
• Forge connections and partnerships that transcend our districts

Contact: Sonia Llamas, Ed.D.

Leaders Professional Learning

CAG District / County Network

California Association for the Gifted quarterly meetings to discuss hot topics in gifted education.

Contact: Julie Hull, GATE Coordinator & CAG President

CAG Family Network

California Association for the Gifted quarterly meetings to discuss hot topics in gifted education.

Contact: Julie Hull, GATE Coordinator & CAG President

California Academic Pentathlon Advisory Committee

The California Academic Pentathlon Advisory Committee brings together Academic Pentathlon competition coordinators from participating county offices and school districts in California. Meetings are held each month to discuss competition preparation, review program information, and share ideas and resources. OCDE facilitates the meetings and serves as the liaison between the United States Academic Pentathlon and the California county offices/school districts that coordinate Pentathlon competitions. Read More

Contact: Kristin Rigby

Engagement

California Distinguished Schools Support Network

The Orange County (OC) Distinguished Schools program network focuses on providing resources and support to OC schools participating in the California Distinguished Schools Program. OCDE serves as a liaison between the California Department of Education’ and OC districts and school-sites, providing consultation regarding annual program details, eligibility, and selection criteria. OCDE celebrates selected OC distinguished schools annually by delivering awards signage to each selected school. Read More

Contact: Ranjit Mayadas

Resource Alignment Overall educational experience

CALPADS Network

The CALPADS Network meets 3-4 times annually to debrief State updates and provide an opportunity for leaders in education to build their collective understanding of CALPADS and its impact on funding and accountability It also promotes collaboration and communication among education leaders in CALPADS to share best practices, problem solving strategies, innovative ideas, and resources. Read More

Contact: Anthony Tran

Accountablity Assessment Ed Code Equity

Career Counseling Coordinator (CCC) Network

The Career Counseling Coordinators (CCCs) in Orange County meet biweekly to collaborate on improving career counseling systems across school districts. Their goal is to align K-12 career pathways with community college programs and workforce needs. The CCCs work to increase CTE enrollment, early college credit, certifications, and work-based learning, especially for underserved students. The meetings allow them to share best practices, analyze regional data, and develop plans to strengthen career counseling infrastructure across the county. Read More

Contact: Kim Goodwin

Career Education Community College Counselor and Career Counseling Coordinators (CCC) Meeting

The OC Career Education Community College Counseling network meets to build a collaborative community for career education practitioners in K12 and Community College to support each other, bridge gaps, and share best practices. The goals are to provide opportunities for collaboration, build support, share college updates, create an active membership, provide input to partners, identify student opportunities, offer professional development, learn about each other's campuses and programs, and develop recognition programs. This network aims to foster communication between counselors to strengthen career pathways from K-12 to community college and align programs with workforce needs across OC. Read More

Contact: Kim Goodwin

CAROCP

Regional (So. Cal) and Statewide network of all ROPs. Updates on best practices for initiatives such as dual enrollment and fingerprinting laws, and updates on latest legislation concerning CTE programs Read More

Contact: Joyce Foss

CLASS Administrator CoP

The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) is used as a tool for measuring high quality instructional practices in early learning classrooms. The CLASS Administrator CoP offers opportunities to dive deeper into topics based on participant needs to help develop leadership skills and ways to support the teaching staff. Read More

Contact: Alex Yang

CLASS Teacher CoP

The Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) is used as a tool for measuring high quality instructional practices in early learning classrooms. The CLASS Teacher CoP offers collaborative opportunities for preschool teachers to share ideas, problem-solve, and learn from each other’s experiences. Discover new resources and strategies for using the CLASS tool effectively. Collaborate on solutions to common challenges, and learn new ideas and strategies for the classroom. Read More

Contact: Alex Yang

Coffee Chats with the National Training Center for Project GLAD®

Provide a virtual space to connect, network and build alignment around Project GLAD® implementation for GLAD® implementing educational agency leaders, trainers and coaches. Read More

Contact: Dr. Nicole Chavez

Community College Data Committee

The Community College Data Committee streamlines data collection and practices between community colleges and K-12 partners, with a focus on dual enrollment programs. By improving data pipelines, this network aims to provide insights into dual enrollment and identify growth opportunities. The committee enables cooperation between community colleges to build capacity and share expertise on data collection, ultimately supporting student success. Read More

Contact: Kim Goodwin

Community School Coordinators CoP

This monthly community of practice is devoted to supporting community school coordinators in their daily practice. They hold a very unique, pivotal, and essential role in the community schools framework. They are invited to learn from and share expertise with others in the same position from across the county and beyond Read More

Contact: Lara Kain

Culture and Climate Family and Community Equity Resource Alignment

Community Schools Network

This is a network for all Orange County California Community Schools Partnership Program planning or implementation grantees and any others developing the community schools framework in their district. The network will provide an opportunity for teams to deepen their understanding of community schools, network with colleagues, share best practice, and obtain information from the Regional Technical Assistance Center (R-TAC).This group meets every other month. Read More

Contact: Lara Kain

Culture and Climate Family and Community Equity Resource Alignment

Countywide Quarterly MHSSA (Mental Health Student Services Act) Meetings

The Countywide Quarterly MHSSA network meeting purposes are to share updates on the grant, review important countywide data around mental health, connect with colleagues to network, share best practices, and learn about additional mental health resources. This meeting is attended by Primary/Secondary MHSSA Leads, HCA partners, and your Regional Mental Health Coordinators. Read More

Contact: Mayu Iwatani

Culture and Climate

CSI/ATSI Principals Network

The CSI/ATSI Principals’ Network is a leadership PLC through which principals are provided updates to CSI/ATSI requirements, Continuous Improvement resources, and the opportunity to network with other OC school leaders to share best improvement practices. Read More

Contact: Laura Makely

Accountability Assessment Ed Code Equity

CTE Child Development Instructors Network

The CTE Child Development Instructors Network meets quarterly to collaborate on CTE course development, student recruitment and support strategies to attract high school students to the child development field including preschool and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) teaching careers. Read More

Contact: Victoria Villa

CTE Program Sponsor Consortium

The CTE Program Sponsor Consortium is made up of all of the approved Designated Subjects CTE Program Sponsors in California. The Consortium meets quarterly to discuss CDE/CTC updates, legislation and specific agenda items from all stakeholders. The purpose of the consortium is to have a shared voice and consistent messaging across all programs in the state and to review and recommend changes in program standards and processes being delivered. Read More

Contact: Nicole Stephenson

CTE Teacher Network

The CTE Teacher Network is a community initiative aimed at connecting CTE educators. Through a combination of in-person and virtual events, it offers an avenue for these teachers to collaborate closely. Within this network, educators can freely exchange industry-specific resources, share classroom experiences, and discuss teaching strategies that resonate with real-world applications. The primary goal is to foster a supportive environment where best practices are shared to elevate the standard of CTE instruction. Read More

Contact: Margaret Llamas, Nicole Stephenson

CTEoc

Network of all OC ROPs, district CTE directors, and community college CTE personnel to share events, give updates on OC Pathways, and work towards meeting needs of CTE programs across the region. Read More

Contact: Joyce Foss

Curriculum Collaborative

The purpose of this collaboration is to share resources and learn from one another.

Contact: Marika Manos, Ed.D.

CWA/SARB Network

The OCDE CWA (Child Welfare and Attendance)/ SARB (School Attendance Review Board Network is a specialized student support service that covers compliance with compulsory education laws, student admission and enrollment procedures, student discipline procedures, transfers to alternative programs, and school climate and safety. Child welfare and attendance combines the knowledge and skill of counseling with the knowledge of education and the law to resolve complicated situations involving school choice, student discipline, campus safety, and programs for high-risk youth. Local SARBs, composed of representatives from various youth-serving agencies, help truant or recalcitrant students and their parents or guardians solve school attendance and behavior problems through the use of available school and community resources. Local SARBs are convened by the local district throughout each school year. OCDE Office of Student Services provides consultant services and contracted resources/support to the local SARBs. Read More

Contact: Terrance Dunn

Equity Ed Code

District Collaboration with Arts Organizations

Districts present to arts organizations and describe what relevant, sustainable partnerships might look like to support their work. One district presents each month and multiple arts partners attend to listen and then follow up with ideas on how they might partner moving forward. Read More

Contact: Scott Fitzpatrick

District Executive Directors and Directors of CTE

Executive Director and Coordinator of CTEp meet with SAUSD, OUSD, and GGUSD Executive Director/Directors of CTE. Discuss needs of CTE programs, best practices, data, planning college and career events, announcements of competitions, etc. Purpose is to share best practices and ideate on improving CTE programs. Read More

Contact: Joyce Foss

Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) CoP

The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program CoP meets quarterly with district and charter school leaders who oversee their ELO-P grant. The CoP allows for collaboration regarding CDE and regulatory updates, program data trends and local program needs. Read More

Contact: Manuel Mejia

Expanded Learning STEAM Hub CoP

The STEAM Hub CoP strives to increase the quantity & quality of STEAM learning opportunities in Expanded Learning Programs through enhanced staff capacity, competence and confidence.The STEAM Hub meets quarterly at different Expanded Learning program sites. Read More

Contact: Susan Prendergast

Family Child Care CoP (English)

The Family Child Care CoP supports Family Child Care educators to engage in collaborative discussions. Participants will have opportunities to network, share information, and learn best practices when providing direct child care services to our youngest learners and families. This CoP is conducted in English. Read More

Contact: Viviana Jelinek

Family Child Care CoP (Spanish)

The Family Child Care CoP supports Family Child Care educators to engage in collaborative discussions. Participants will have opportunities to network, share information, and learn best practices when providing direct child care services to our youngest learners and families. This CoP is conducted in Spanish. Read More

Contact: Viviana Jelinek

Family Community Partnership (FCP) Network

The Orange County Family and Community Partnership (FCP) Network convenes school, district, community agencies and parents to support engagement efforts for students and their families in Orange County. Read More

Contact: Janis Price

Culture and Climate Equity Family and community

Family Engagement in Early Learning CoP

The Family Engagement in Early Learning CoP meets quarterly for early childhood professionals who value connecting with the children and families they serve. The CoP’s focus for this year is on culturally responsive family engagement. Read More

Contact: Jami Eyre

Foster Youth Liaison Network

The OCDE Foster Youth Liaison Network provides opportunities for Orange County’s Local Educational Agencies (LEA’s) Foster Youth Liaisons and other designated representatives to share best practices, learn and increase understanding of foster youth legislation and the child welfare process, provide technical assistance and professional development opportunities, pursue data-driven practices, facilitate interagency collaboration of services, and strengthen the partnership between OCDE Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) and LEA’s. With the overarching goal of improving educational outcomes for OC students in foster care, the purpose and goals of the OCDE Foster Youth Liaison Network Meetings are to:

• Build capacity of school districts and agency partners
• Improve cross-system collaboration and trauma-informed systems of care
• Provide local, state and federal legislation updates
• Share best practices, strategies, and “spotlight” promising practices from LEA’s and community agencies
• Support LEA’s with the integration of Multi-Tiered System of Support in their educational practices

Contact: Raina Lee

Leaders Equity Instruction

Hero’s to Education California Coalition

"Heroes to Education (HTE) is a 501C3 nonprofit organization designed to assist Service Members, Veterans, and Spouses with transitioning into the Public Education Sector in order to strengthen leadership and the educational experience in America’s Public Schools. It is envisioned as a public-private partnership with the Federal Government that will not only place Veterans to teacher requirements, but also as education support staff and security/resource specialists. Read More

Contact: Nicole Stephenson

IB Network

The International Baccalaureate Network will be a place to connect and learn best practices for effective IB programme implementation to support successful student completion of the programme. The Network will serve as a place to provide space and time to connect with other IB World Schools in an environment where learning and sharing is prioritized. This Network is for IB Coordinators, teachers, IB Head of School, Librarians, Counselors, CAS/EE Coordinators, etc. Will meet 2-3 times a year. Read More

Contact: Shelby Rommelfanger

K12 Work-Based Learning/Data Committee

The work-based learning committee aims to establish regional best practices and streamline outcomes between education and work-based learning in OC. Through bi-monthly collaboration meetings, the committee works to clean up student information systems, ensure accurate and consistent reporting metrics, and support more students graduating college and career ready. The purpose is to develop regional standards for work-based learning programs. The process involves bringing together K-12 data leaders to share knowledge and improve systems. The payoff will be increased alignment between districts, accurate tracking of work-based learning data, and improved college and career readiness for students across the region. Read More

Contact: Kim Goodwin

K16 Collaborative Network

The OC Pathways K-16 Collaborative Network aims to support the success of every student across Orange County by focusing on key elements like early college credit, increased access and equity, guided student planning, industry partnerships, data sharing, resource documentation, curriculum alignment, and year-round opportunities. Its design principles include leveraging regional infrastructure, eliminating barriers, focusing on student-centered pathways, closing equity gaps, accelerating timelines, aligning to workforce needs, refining scalable programs, and expanding postsecondary enrollment. The collaborative strives to serve underserved students, promote seamless transitions, and ensure opportunities for students to progress towards education and career goals year-round. Partners work together to create equitable pathways that align to workforce needs and prepare OC students for success. Read More

Contact: Kim Goodwin

K6/K8 Career Readiness Leads (CRL) Network

The K6/K8 Career Readiness Leads Network focuses on students' strengths, interests and values as the foundation for college and career readiness. By developing these elements early, the network helps build the skills needed to succeed in future education and workforce opportunities. Read More

Contact: Kim Goodwin

Language Access Taskforce (Internal OCDE)

This task force's goal is to collaboratively develop a Language Access Plan for OCDE and a template for school districts to adopt.

Contact: Natalia Abarca

Equity

Learning Link CoP

The Learning Link Community of Practice (CoP) supports Learning Link Staff to engage in collaborative and interactive learning. CoP participants willhave opportunities to network, share information, and discuss best practices when providing direct services to our youngest learners and families.Learning Link programs are drop-in programs for children (ages 0 to 5) and their caregiver located at various elementary school sites and locally funded by First 5 OC. Read More

Contact: Viviana Jelinek

Math Collaborative Leads Network

In our 2023-2024 OC Math Leads Collaborative, we want to make visible our overarching focus for the year: “Vision Driven Mathematics Teaching and Learning.”A clearly articulated vision of math teaching and learning is the cornerstone of every student’s experience. Cultivating this vision across all members of the community is key to ensuring all are working towards the same vision. In our meetings, we will build collective understanding around how you, as leads, support your district to:

• Develop the district's vision for mathematics teaching and learning
• Engage in deep dives designed to hone your district’s vision for teaching and learning
• Refine an evidence-based process to realize your vision using knowledge of standards, adopted math framework, and local context

Contact: Julie Heimer, Janie Yoo, Katie Beck

MTSS Network

MTSS Coaching CoP: Coaches meet three times per year to hear and share best practices regarding instructional coaching and PBIS coaching.

• Enhance coaching practices to support academic, behavior, and social and emotional needs of students and educators
• Create and maintain integrated teams
• Obtain resources to support an integrated system
• Blend and align initiatives to make an integrated system sustainable
• MTSS COE CoP: COEs meet three times per year to hear and share successes/barriers with implementation of the CA MTSS Framework. The CA MTSS COE CoP provides an opportunity for county office staff to gather to share resources, spotlight best practices, and engage as a network to support the implementation of a multi-tiered system of support. Support Continued Implementation of CA MTSS
• Share Resources
• Spotlight Best Practices
• Engage as a Network

Contact: Rebecca Kopecky

Equity Instrucction (High Quality)

Multilingual Academic Services (MAS) Network

Foster a sense of community, connectedness and empowerment for all Local Educational Agency (LEA) leaders who have oversight of English Learner programs and services, are designing for Multilingual Learner comprehensive language acquisition experiences and attentive to strengthening multiliteracy options. Promote collaboration and communication among leaders to share best practices, problem solving strategies, innovative ideas and resources. Read More

Contact: Dr. Nicole Chavez, Jen Salas

Next Gen Assignments

CTEp leads meet with district TOSAs and CTE teachers to create subject-specific performance-based midterms and finals. The goal is to create final assessments for all CTE courses, share outcomes data, and encourage best practices. Read More

Contact: Joyce Foss

OC FACE Community of Practice & Steering Committee

The OC FACE CoP meets quarterly to discuss updates and nuances in family engagement, identify successes and barriers in FACE work in OC schools and also works to provide a space for collaboration between FACE decision makers across our districts in Orange County.

The OC FACE CoP is guided by a Steering Committee (12 participants) who meet monthly. The Steering Committee has national, statewide and local members who hold years of education, research and experience in FACE work in schools. Read More

Contact: Janis Price

Culture and Climate Equity Family and community

OC Pathways Executive Committee Meeting

The OC Pathways Executive Committee convenes CTE leaders from across Orange County to collaborate towards a shared goal of strengthening career pathways for students. Guided by five pillars - pathway quality, data utilization, storytelling and marketing, partnerships, and vision - the committee works to align CTE programs, leverage data, promote CTE successes, build connections, and chart a course for the future. The diverse perspectives represented help ensure programs adapt to workforce needs while providing quality education for OC's students. Through their regular meetings, the committee steers ongoing improvement of CTE in Orange County. Read More

Contact: Kim Goodwin

OC Pathways Student Ambassadors

The OC Pathways Student Ambassadors Network provides high school CTE students with leadership opportunities to contribute to the work of OC Pathways. Selected students gain experience in public speaking, event planning, and community engagement as they represent the student voice. Ambassadors act as liaisons between OC Pathways staff and the student body, offering insights to strengthen programs and initiatives. The network allows OC Pathways to tap into student perspectives while empowering Ambassadors to develop skills for college and career success. Read More

Contact: Kim Goodwin

OC-AAN Network

The Orange County Assessment and Accountability Network brings together district leaders whose roles encompass California State testing, the California Dashboard, local assessments, acquisition and the use of student data to support continuous improvement. OC-AAN seeks to:

• Provide timely dissemination of the most current updates from CDE and ETS, particularly those related to assessment, accountability, and compliance
• Support both experienced and new testing coordinators, which includes sharing collective wisdom and ideas for practices that fosters success before, during, and after testing windows
• Share and explore district resources and practices related to the collection and progress monitoring of student data in support of district and school level goals and continuous improvement
• Offer a safe space to address challenges and identify opportunities
• Establishing a sense of community which fosters collaboration during and between our meetings

Contact: Jane Doney

Accountability Assessment Ed Code Equity

OCC GATE Network

2nd Thursday of the month. The Orange County Council for Gifted and Talented Education (OCC GATE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit consortium that holds networking meetings for district GATE Coordinators, university liaisons, and CAG representatives. Its purpose is to provide support for member districts in strengthening GATE programs and services. Read More

Contact: Julie Hull

OCDE CTE Credential Program Advisory Board

The Designated Subjects CTE (Career Technical Education) Credentialing Advisory Committee is a group established to provide guidance, expertise, and recommendations related to credentialing and certification processes. This committee typically consists of program stakeholders who collaborate to ensure that CTE instructors and programs meet established standards and qualifications. Their primary goal is to enhance the quality of our CTE credentialing program and ensure that educators are well-prepared to deliver relevant and up-to-date instruction to students pursuing vocational and technical skills. Read More

Contact: ​Nicole Stephenson

OCDE Institute for Leadership Development Advisory Board

As part of our accreditation process, our program receives input and feedback about our credential programs from current school district partners and liaisons to various institutes of higher education. This advisory board informs our programs around current trends in education and market needs related to credentialing. Read More

Contact: Hannah Geddy, Ed.D.

OCDE Multilingual Consortium

The OCDE Multilingual Consortium was created in 2014 as a new professional network to support high quality translation and interpretation services for Orange County schools. The OCDE Multilingual Consortium is open to all school districts in Orange County and surrounding areas. The role of the OCDE Multilingual Consortium is to develop common language resources and tools which may be used consistently throughout the County to support multilingual oral and written communications. The professional network serves as a repository and distribution point for language resources as well as a collective of expertise in the field. Meeting dates. Read More

Contact: Natalia Abarca

Equity

Orange County Arts and Special Education Network

The group meets quarterly to discuss topics related to serving students with disabilities in the arts and to prepare for the Orange County Arts and Disability Festival in April. This network group is open to:

• Special education teachers involved in arts instruction
• Arts teachers who serve students with disabilities
• Arts organizations who serve artists with disabilities

Contact: Marleena Barber

Orange County Health Education Network

The Orange County Health Education Network convenes heath teachers and leaders who support health education to share up-to-date health information, review standards-aligned resources, learn strategies for effective skill-based health education instruction, and connect with peers. The network aims to build a community of educators working towards enhancing and increasing access to skill-based health education as a critical universal support for all students that improves their physical, mental, and social emotional well-being, while positively impacting their academic achievement. Read More

Contact: Dareen Khatib

Instruction (High Quality) Teachers

Orange County Induction Network (OCIN)

The Orange County Induction Network is a collaborative group of induction programs throughout Orange County. Participants include leaders of induction programs in districts and OCDE. We meet monthly to collaborate and share resources. In addition, we discuss and monitor statewide credentialing updates. Read More

Contact: Amanda Baird, Ed.D.

Orange County Literacy and Language Network

The OCDE Literacy and Language Network plays a crucial role in OCDE’s efforts to enhance literacy education. This monthly gathering, offered at no cost, serves as a platform for professionals in the field of English Language Arts, English Language Development, and Disciplinary Literacy to collaborate and stay informed about current and emerging topics. Coordinators, Specialists, Coaches, TOSAs, and Literacy Leaders from our community come together to explore cutting-edge concepts and share best practices while aligning these practices to guidance documents including the ELA/ELD Framework. Registration Flyer pdf file Read More

Contact: Virginia Reischl, Ed.D.

Orange County McKinney Vento Liaison Network

The OCDE Homeless Outreach to Promote Educational Success- HOPES Collaborative Network provides technical assistance, education, outreach, resources, referrals, e-trainings and education professional development opportunities to Local Educational Agencies (LEA’s) representing OC school districts, public charter schools, McKinney- Vento Homeless Liaisons, school personnel, students, families and to the local community.

Purpose and Goals of OCDE HOPES Collaborative Liaison Network Meetings; develop and build coordination and collaboration, build capacity among LEA Homeless Liaison, provide local, state and federal legislation updates, share best practices, strategies, and “spotlight”promising practices from LEA’s and community agencies, help foster school-community partnerships through a Multi-Tier System of Support Network. Read More

Contact: Jeanne Awrey

Leaders Equity Ed Code

Orange County Music and Arts Administrators (OCMAA)

Founded by the Orange County Department of Education, the Orange County Music and Arts Administrators, OCMAA, for short, is an enduring and active coalition of school districts, community arts organizations, parents, and business leaders who work collaboratively to ensure a high quality inclusive, accessible, and equitable arts education for every child. To prepare the next generation of leaders, artists and innovators, we recognize that a sequential, standards-based arts education creates well-rounded students who possess the skills to be creative, innovative, and resilient. We believe in informed leadership, quality programs, and supporting those who daily provide arts opportunities for students. OCMAA's monthly meetings are open to representatives from all districts in Orange County and we encourage each of your districts to find the person who will be the cheerleader and the advocate to guide this work. Read More

Contact: Scott Fitzpatrick, Arts Coordinator

Orange County Physical Education Leadership Network

Join us virtually as we engage in learning, collaboration and reflection. This virtual meeting is intended for physical educators, leaders, administrators, community partners, and physical education aides. Read More

Contact: Allyson Reeds, Physical Education Coordinator

Orange County Social Science Administrator Network (OCSSA)

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. Read More

Contact: Marika Manos, Ed.D.

Orange County Youth Council

The Orange County Youth Council (OCYC) includes students from across Orange County who are part of the Friday Night Live (FNL) chapter at their high school or are college students and members of the statewide Friday Night Live California Youth Council. These students serve as an advisory group to provide guidance and a youth voice for countywide substance use prevention and mental health promotion. In addition, the OCYC takes an active role in conducting related projects and activities to support substance use prevention efforts throughout Orange County. Read More

Contact: Elke Petras

Leaders Equity Cullture and Climate Prevention

Pacing Guide Differentiation and Modernization

CTEp leads meet with district TOSAs and CTE teachers to update pacing guides for CTE courses. This involves adding differentiated instruction, leadership skills, work-based learning opportunities, and alternative assignments that meet the UC requirements for literacy. Read More

Contact: Joyce Foss

PAL® Peer Assistance Leadership Advisor Network Meetings

The Orange County Department of Education PAL® Peer Assistance Leadership Team hosts a monthly meeting for certified elementary through high school PAL advisors to network and share best practices related to positive youth development. The OCDE PAL team provides opportunities to engage in professional learning around key initiatives, such as Multi-Tiered Systems of Support, social-emotional learning, mental health, and bullying prevention, as they apply to peer leadership. The meetings also provide a space for PAL advisors to find support and build connections. Read More

Contact: Deirdre Hill

Culture and Climate Engagement

PBIS Sustainability Network

The Orange County PBIS Sustainability Network is an opportunity for district leads to come together to learn from each other and improve PBIS implementation across Orange County. We reflect on successes and engage in conversation regarding resources and/or supports to assist schools and districts with ongoing PBIS efforts. Read More

Contact: Ginny Joseph

Culture and Climate

Professional Development Collaboration

CTEp leads meet with CTE TOSA’s from SAUSD, OUSD, and GGUSD to discuss PD goals for the year for their districts. CTEp uses collaborative input to create slide deck that each TOSA takes back to their own district and customizes to meet specific needs of their administrators and teachers. Share outcomes and best practices. Read More

Contact: Joyce Foss

Project GLAD® for Biliteracy in English/Spanish- for Teachers & Trainers

A Project GLAD® network promoting biliteracy in English & Spanish. Project GLAD® trained educators and trainers gather in the spirit of biliteracy, whether in a Dual Immersion setting or a Structured English Immersion (SEI) program, to explore relevant pedagogy aligned to the Guiding Principles of Dual Language Programs, enhance implementation of GLAD, and build awareness in the research behind these best practices. Read More

Contact: Catalina Sanchez

Project GLAD® for Early Childhood Settings- for Teachers & Trainers

A Project GLAD® network for early childhood providers. GLAD® trained teachers and trainers gather in support of enhancing language acquisition practices for Dual Language Learners. Participants build understanding of developmentally appropriate strategies that uplift play and rigorous learning experiences, discuss strategy implementation and align initiatives relevant to early childhood settings. Read More

Contact: Dr. Christie Baird

Project GLAD® for Elementary English Teachers & Trainers

A Project GLAD® network supporting Structured English Immersion (SEI) elementary educators and trainers trained in Project GLAD®. Participants increase understanding in best practices for language acquisition and the research that aligns, while exploring strategies for implementation. Read More

Contact: Dr. Nicole Chavez

Quality Start Orange County (QSOC) Network

​Quality Start OC is Orange County's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). A systemic approach to assess, improve, and communicate the importance of quality in early learning programs. Over 400 early learning programs in OC participate in Quality Start OC, including school district, non-profit, faith-based, and private centers, family child care homes, and community partners that serve young children. Participants receive free professional learning, coaching, training, and incentives to support continuous quality improvement. Read More

Contact: Catherine Darker

Instruction (High Quality) Teachers

Restorative Practices

This sustainability network is designed to support educators in enhancing their restorative practice skill set and strengthening their school’s system to sustain restorative practices. Activities will include exploring current resources and publications within the county and from the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), networking with colleagues, and planning for restorative practices integration within our CAMTSS framework. Read More

Contact: Toby Espley

Culture and Climate Equity Prevention

ROP Superintendent’s Network

CTEp Executive Director and Coordinator meet with ROP Superintendents to discuss best practices and share highlights from each ROP.

Contact: Joyce Foss

Culture and Climate Equity Prevention

School Counselor Leadership Network

The Orange County School Counseling Leadership Network provides a space that builds leadership capacity in the field of school counseling and supports collaboration among educational leaders. This network fosters an effective community of practice and explores innovative approaches to meet the needs of all students and expand educator competencies. Read More

Contact: Mayu Iwatani

Leaders Equity

School Health Services Network

School Health Services hosts quarterly (4) meetings for district level coordinating school nurses and collaborative partners to share best practices, receive county-wide updates, and create professional connections within the field. Read More

Contact: Riva Apodaca

Prevention

Science TOSA Network

A series of meetings supporting district TOSA's, Specialists, Grade Level/Dept. Chairs, and other Science Education Leaders. The Science TOSA Network offers PD opportunities as well as networking and support for NGSS Implementation. Participants receive current statewide and local updates regarding NGSS implementation efforts, including curriculum, assessment, and professional learning opportunities. Read More

Contact: Julie Heimer, Christie Pearce, Katie Beck

See Me, Know Me, Arts Teacher Community Of Practice

The OCDE Arts Coordinator will provide resources and present on these topics and give opportunities for teachers to create plans to implement with their students.

Contact: Scott Fitzpatrick, Arts Coordinator

SEL Community of Practice

The Orange County SEL Community of Practice is an opportunity for district and school leaders, teachers, school counselors, school psychologists, and coaches interested in building capacity and relationships within a learning community. Meetings are held three times a year to support a network of educators that may learn from one another. Participants share resources, strategies, and best practices that support a strong social-emotional learning program, learn from one another in how to systemically plan and implement social-emotional learning schoolwide, and collaborate on how to promote social-emotional learning for students and adults within the CA MTSS framework. Read More

Contact: Colleen Ferreira

Culture and Climate

SFP Network

The State and Federal Program Directors Network meets monthly, district and school accountability leaders attend, the purpose of the meetings: Provide the latest up to date information from SBE, CDE and other statewide agencies about accountability. assessment, legislation and related state and federal news impacting educators, students and families, allow space and time for SFPD to network, share best practices and resources related to state and federal program requirements Read More

Contact: Diane Ehrle

Accountability Assessment Ed Code Equity

Site Administrators Network

Through collaborative conversations, site administrators build a network of colleagues and resources that will enrich and inform their professional practice in order to optimize an engaging learning environment for all students. Meets several times a year - format varies.

**We are considering how to combine this network with CSI/ATSI Principals Network or other networks or other iterations as appropriate** Read More

Contact: Trish Walsh, Jill Katevas, Hannah Geddy, Ed.D.

Statewide TUPE Collaborative

Experienced County Offices of Education (COE) Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Leads representing the 11 CA County Superintendents (CCS) regions serve on a statewide TUPE Collaborative. TUPE Collaborative member roles and responsibilities:

• Provide insights and findings on the needs of local TUPE programs
• Help prioritize training topics and material development
• Plan for regional Professional Learning Networks to build the capacity of COEs and LEAs across the state
• Aid in the dissemination of information and resources

Contact: Julieta Duarte

Culture and Climate Leaders Equity Prevention

Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) Leadership Network

The UPK Leadership Network meets quarterly to review UPK updates from the state and local level, share best practices in early learning including Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and collaborate with school leaders across the county. Read More

Contact: Victoria Villa

WellSpace Network Meetings

As WellSpaces and other models of Student Wellness Centers are opening across Orange County, they are invited to join our no cost WellSpace Network Meetings.Our WellSpace partners, as well as those who have created their own wellness centers or are considering a future student wellness space, will have the opportunity to:

• Connect with colleagues
• Learn about best practices and lessons learned
• Learn about valuable resources available to enhance your student wellness space
• Meet and connect with community partners

Contact: Paulina Degortari

Culture and Climate