Assistant Superintendent Leadership Network
The Educational Services Assistant Superintendents Leadership Network brings together district leaders to collaborate, exchange best practices, and en... gage 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 Read More
Contact: Sonia Llamas, Ed.D.
Leaders Professional Learning
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, re... view 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
Family Community Partnership (FCP) Network
The Orange County Family and Community Partnership (FCP) Network convenes school, district, community agencies and parents to support engagement effor... ts for students and their families in Orange County. Read More
Contact: Janis Price
Culture and Climate Equity Family and community
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 al... so 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
Statewide TUPE Collaborative
Experienced County Offices of Education (COE) Tobacco-Use Prevention Education (TUPE) Leads representing the 11 CA County Superintendents (CCS) region... s 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 Read More
Contact: Julieta Duarte
Culture and Climate Leaders Equity Prevention
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
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 t... o 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
Resource Alignment Overall educational experience
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
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
CWA/SARB Network
The OCDE CWA (Child Welfare and Attendance)/ SARB (School Attendance Review Board Network is a specialized student support service that covers complia... nce 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
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
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 de... signated 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 Read More
Contact: Raina Lee
Leaders Equity Instruction
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 implemen... tation 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
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: Laura Kain
Culture and Climate Family and Community Equity Resource Alignment
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, a... nd 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: Laura Kain
Culture and Climate Family and Community Equity Resource Alignment
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
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
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
OC-AAN Network
The Orange County Assessment and Accountability Network brings together district leaders whose roles encompass California State testing, the Californi... a 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 Read More
Contact: Jane Doney
Accountability Assessment Ed Code Equity
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 un... derstanding 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
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 re... sources, 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
MTSS Network
MTSS Coaching CoP: Coaches meet three times per year to hear and share best practices regarding instructional coaching and PBIS coaching.
Enhance coa... ching 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 Read More
Contact: Rebecca Kopecky
Equity Instrucction (High Quality)
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
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, conn... ect 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
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 Me... etings. 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 Read More
Contact: Paulina Degortari
Culture and Climate
California Academic Pentathlon Advisory Committee
The California Academic Pentathlon Advisory Committee brings together Academic Pentathlon competition coordinators from participating county offices a... nd 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
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 PA... L 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
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
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.... Read More
Contact: Natalia Abarca
Equity
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 importa... nce 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
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 Tran... sitional Kindergarten (TK) and collaborate with school leaders across the county. Read More
Contact: Victoria Villa
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
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
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
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
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
Learning Link CoP
The Learning Link Community of Practice (CoP) supports Learning Link Staff to engage in collaborative and interactive learning. CoP participants will ... have 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
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 capa... city, competence and confidence.The STEAM Hub meets quarterly at different Expanded Learning program sites. Read More
Contact: Susan Prendergast
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 Co... mmunity 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
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 co... llege 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
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. T... hrough 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
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 enro... llment 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
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 d... eveloping these elements early, the network helps build the skills needed to succeed in future education and workforce opportunities. 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 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 pathwa... ys 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
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
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 quar... terly 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: Bridget Mondt
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 Publ... ic 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: Melissa Chartrand
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 r... ecommendations 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: Bridget Mondt
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.
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.
Orange County Music and Arts Administrators (OCMAA)
OMS Link Flier
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
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 prese... nts each month and multiple arts partners attend to listen and then follow up with ideas on how they might partner moving forward.
2023-24 Dates (second list of dates) Read More
Contact: Scott Fitzpatrick, Arts Coordinator
See Me, Know Me, Arts Teacher Community Of Practice
OMS Link
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.
In 2023-2024, we our curricular focus will be:
The Artistic Process Cn: Connecting: “Relating artistic ideas and work with personal meaning and external context.”
Anchor Standard 10: “Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.”
Philosophical Foundation and Lifelong Goal: “The Arts as Community Engagement”
Arts Framework, Supporting Learning for All Students: “Students with Disabilities”
Our Driving Questions will be:
How do we validate and affirm students through Arts Education?
How do we promote a sense of inclusion and belonging in school through Arts Education?
How do we ensure that students see themselves in the materials that are presented and designed? Read More
Contact: Scott Fitzpatrick, Arts Coordinator
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 grow... ing and supporting their arts programs.
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Contact: Scott Fitzpatrick, Arts 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 t... o 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.
When: August 17, September 7, and October 12, 2023, January 18, February 22, March 7, 2024 Time: 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Location: Orange County Department of Education Registration website Flyer pdf file Read More
Contact: Marika Manos, Ed.D.
Curriculum Collaborative
The purpose of this collaboration is to share resources and learn from one another. October 2, 2023, October 30, 2023, January 22, 2024, March 18, 202... 4, April 29, 2024, 2:30 - 4:00 P.M. Use this OMS link to sign up and receive the Zoom link. Read More
Contact: Marika Manos, 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 cos... t, 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 Physical Education Leadership Network
Description: Join us virtually as we engage in learning, collaboration and reflection. This virtual meeting is intended for physical educators, leader... s, administrators, community partners, and physical education aides.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Zoom link HEREPromote Inclusive Practices in the PFT (Physical Fitness Test)
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Zoom link HERE
Reflect, Recharge & Recalibrate! Sail into Summer Reflecting on Growth & Setting New Goals for the Coming Year Read More
Contact: Allyson Reeds, Physical Education Coordinator
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 netwo... rking 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, GATE Coordinator
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 Di... sability 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.
For more information, click HERE For registration, click HERE Read More
Contact: Marleena Barber,
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 Read More
Contact: Shelby Rommelfanger, Advancing Learning Coordinator
IB Network
The International Baccalaureate Network will be a place to connect and learn best practices for effective IB programme implementation to support succe... ssful 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, Advancing Learning Coordinator
Site Administrators Network
Through collaborative conversations, site administrators build a network of colleagues and resources that will enrich and inform their professional pr... actice 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, Administrator Humanities twalsh@ocde.us
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, STEM Coordinator jheimer@ocde.us
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 Lear... ning.” 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 Read More
Contact: Julie Heimer, STEM Coordinator jheimer@ocde.us
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, leaders... hip skills, work-based learning opportunities, and alternative assignments that meet the UC requirements for literacy. Read More
Contact: Joyce Foss
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 ass... essments for all CTE courses, share outcomes data, and encourage best practices. Read More
Contact: Joyce Foss
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 cre... ate 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
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 p... ractices, 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: Tom Turner
ROP Superintendent’s Network
CTEp Executive Director and Coordinator meet with ROP Superintendents to discuss best practices and share highlights from each ROP... Read More
Contact: Tom Turner
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 mee... ting needs of CTE programs across the region. Read More
Contact: Joyce Foss
CAROCP
Regional (So. Cal) and Statewide network of all ROPs. Updates on best practices for initiatives such as dual enrollment and fingerprinting laws, and u... pdates on latest legislation concerning CTE programs Read More
Contact: Joyce Foss
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 increas... e understanding in best practices for language acquisition and the research that aligns, while exploring strategies for implementation. Read More
Contact: Dr. Nicole Chavez
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, wh... ether 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 practic... es 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
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
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 progra... ms 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
