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​​​​​​County Offices of Education Explained

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

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​Strategic Plan

OCDE’s vision that Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success is outlined, along with eight strategic priorities and key performance indicators.​

Orange County Public Schools Directory​

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​Fentanyl Dangers
What makes fentanyl exceedingly dangerous is its potency — and the fact that many of its victims don’t know they’re taking the synthetic opioid.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Religious Expression in Public S​chools

​Since 1995, the U.S. Department of Education has published and periodically updated guidance on religious expression in public schools.​

Resources and Supports for Professional Learning​

​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.

Public Notices

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​Check out the latest events, workshops, trainings and activities coming up at OCDE.

​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.​


OCDE Newsroom

Marina High’s Helping Hands club welcomes spring with a beautification project

Marina High’s Helping Hands club welcomes spring with a beautification project

March 22 , 2023

As students, staff and school community members visit Marina High’s administrative building in the coming weeks, they will be welcomed with fresh flowers and plants surrounding the campus.  On March 4, the school’s Helping Hands club members, teacher and advisor Carol Yoshiyama rolled up their sleeves with Marina High Principal Dr. Morgan Smith and Vice Principal Mia White to beautify the area surrounding the building and parking lot.  The club volunteers planted new flowers, shrubs and covered the soil with […]

Garden Grove eighth-grader voices lead role in Nickelodeon’s ‘Bossy Bear’

Garden Grove eighth-grader voices lead role in Nickelodeon’s ‘Bossy Bear’

March 21 , 2023

Middle schoolers at Irvine Intermediate School may know Jayden Ham as an eighth-grader who enjoys creating pixelated animations and taking science, technology, engineering, art and math, or STEAM classes.  Now, hundreds of thousands of Nickelodeon viewers are getting to know him as the voice of “Bossy Bear.” Jayden, a Garden Grove Unified student, plays the titular character in Nickelodeon’s new animated preschool series about an extroverted blue bear named Bossy and his introverted best friend, Turtle, as they team up […]

OCDE announces the 2023 Orange County Classified Employees of the Year

OCDE announces the 2023 Orange County Classified Employees of the Year

March 20 , 2023

The 2023 Orange County Classified School Employees of the Year are nine exemplary school workers who pour their hearts into the roles and communities they serve. On Monday, the Orange County Department of Education announced this year’s winners from a pool of 73 district level-honorees based on their work performance, leadership, dedication and involvement with their schools and communities. “I am constantly in awe of the dedication and compassion displayed by our classified school employees, along with their tireless efforts […]

Weekly roundup: Newport-Mesa’s Spyder Lab gives students business skills, MTSS conference opens registration, and more

Weekly roundup: Newport-Mesa’s Spyder Lab gives students business skills, MTSS conference opens registration, and more

March 17 , 2023

There was a time when Back Bay High School senior Davian Gonzalez didn’t look forward to going to school or planning for college, but that changed once he stepped foot into the Spyder Lab on campus. This school year, the Newport-Mesa Unified School District unveiled the program as part of its Business Management Career Technical Education pathway, which features professional machines for embroidering, engraving, cutting, sublimation and more. “Students come out of here with real-world experience,” said teacher Jason Kovac. […]