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​​​​5-3-1 Strategic Plan
OCDE has launched it's 5-3-1 Strategic Plan​, a forward-looking roadmap built on community input and collaboration. Centered on five key initiatives, three district-focused objectives, and one bold goal, ​the plan outlines a shared vision for advancing educational excellence across the county.​
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Orange County Schools Directory​

OCDE has unveiled a searchable online directory of Orange County schools, complete with a services index to help connect you with the right department.​​

​Orange County Board of Education Meeting Agenda

Agendas for upcoming Orange County Board of Education meetings are posted at least 72 hours before each session.

County Committee on School District Organization Agenda

With members elected by local boards of education, the County Committee studies and makes recommendations related to the organization and reorganization of school districts, their boundaries, and their trustee elections.​

Public Notices

The following public notices are posted for informational purposes for Orange County community members.
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Supports and R​​esources​

OCDE is committed to connecting students, families and schools with services that promote academic success, wellness and strong communities. ​

California School Dashboard

This online platform provides an annual update on district and school performance, offering accessible data to help families, educators and communities understand how public schools are supporting students​.​

District Fiscal Assistance

OCDE provides fiscal oversight and guidance to Orange County’s 28 school districts, ensuring financial stability while supporting student success.

Professional Learning Opportunities​

OCDE supports student achievement through high-quality training opportunities for teachers, administrators and support staff.

Charter Schools​

Educational options in Orange County include high quality charter schools that emphasize rigorous academic standards, innovative programs and responsible business practices.
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​​​​​​County Offices of Education Explained

This​ brief video that explains what county ​​offices of education do and how they support school systems, students and families throughout the state.​​​​

OCDE Newsroom

School Counselors and Advocates of the Year to be honored at the 12th annual Orange County Counselor Symposium

School Counselors and Advocates of the Year to be honored at the 12th annual Orange County Counselor Symposium

January 22 , 2026

Quick look: OCDE will honor outstanding school counselors at the 12th annual Orange County Counselor Symposium. The event will also offer variety of breakout sessions on supporting students’ academic, emotional and career success. The Orange County Department of Education is inviting educators to attend the 12th annual Orange County Counselor Symposium on Feb. 4 during National School Counseling Week. The OCDE-led event will honor this year’s finalists for School Counselors and Advocates of the Year while offering professional learning opportunities through […]

OC Arts and Disability Festival marks 50 years, calls for entries

OC Arts and Disability Festival marks 50 years, calls for entries

January 20 , 2026

Quick look: As the Orange County Arts and Disability Festival marks its 50th anniversary, OCDE is calling for visual and performing arts entries ahead of the April event celebrating decades of creativity, inclusion and community. Fifty years after its first celebration in Orange County, the Arts and Disability Festival is marking a golden anniversary with a call for visual and performing arts entries ahead of its April return. The Orange County Department of Education is inviting students and adults with disabilities […]

Weekly roundup: Newport-Mesa students discover tech skills via Innovation Lab, Valley High to host career education film screening, and more

Weekly roundup: Newport-Mesa students discover tech skills via Innovation Lab, Valley High to host career education film screening, and more

January 16 , 2026

What began as a weekly activity has grown into a creative outlet for students at Lincoln Elementary School, where the Innovation Lab is giving learners hands-on experience with new technology. Located on the Newport-Mesa Unified School District campus, the lab invites students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade to design and build their own projects using tools such as 3D printers, coding programs and digital media equipment. The space encourages experimentation and problem-solving while allowing students to turn their ideas […]

OCDE joins countywide leaders to strengthen local disaster preparedness efforts

OCDE joins countywide leaders to strengthen local disaster preparedness efforts

January 14 , 2026

Spurred by lessons from last year’s Los Angeles wildfires, OC leaders came together to focus on shared responsibility in disaster preparedness. County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean emphasized that schools often serve as first points of connection for families, especially the most vulnerable.