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​​​​5-3-1 Strategic Plan
OCDE's work is guided by the 5-3-1 Strategic Plan​. Built around five key initiatives, three district-focused objectives and one bold goal, ​the plan provides a roadmap 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

Weekly roundup: Two OC students expand healthcare access through nonprofit, and more

Weekly roundup: Two OC students expand healthcare access through nonprofit, and more

July 24 , 2026

When rising high school juniors Sophie Martin and Akshay Sharma saw an opportunity to make healthcare resources more accessible in their community, they didn’t wait for someone else to step in. Instead, the two students created Project FairCare Health, a nonprofit focused on connecting Orange County residents with free healthcare services, screenings and information through community healthcare fairs. Through their work, Sophie, a student at Corona del Mar High School in the Newport-Mesa Unified School District, and Akshay, a student […]

AI Forward Summit on Aug. 3 to explore innovation, leadership and workforce readiness

AI Forward Summit on Aug. 3 to explore innovation, leadership and workforce readiness

July 24 , 2026

The Orange County Department of Education will host the AI Forward Summit on Aug. 3, bringing together educators, administrators and education and technology leaders to explore practical applications of artificial intelligence in schools and prepare students for an AI-driven workforce.

No Kid Hungry names Fullerton Joint Union director as Summer EBT champion

No Kid Hungry names Fullerton Joint Union director as Summer EBT champion

July 23 , 2026

A Fullerton Joint Union High School District administrator has been selected as one of 10 members of No Kid Hungry's inaugural Summer EBT Champion Network, helping raise awareness about the federal Summer EBT program for families.

FutureCurrent: Former NFL player Marvin Smith on purpose, prevention and serving others

FutureCurrent: Former NFL player Marvin Smith on purpose, prevention and serving others

July 21 , 2026

Quick look: Former NFL linebacker, educator and community leader Marvin Smith joins the FutureCurrent podcast to share how a career shaped by service, emotional intelligence and prevention has guided decades of work helping young people discover their potential. What drives someone to walk away from a successful career in pursuit of something bigger? For Marvin Smith, the answer was service to others. “I’m not driven by greed, I’m driven by need,” he says. “I want to be light where there’s […]