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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

View the online version, or contact Media Services for a printed version.​


Tustin Hangar Fire
The OCDE Newsroom is tracking school closures and sharing health and safety updates in the aftermath of a fire that destroyed one of two massive airship hangars in Tustin.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Fentanyl Dangers
What makes fentanyl exceedingly dangerous is its potency — and the fact tha​t 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

​The following public notices are posted for informational purposes for Orange County community members.​​


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.​
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#kindness1billion: OC students and schools celebrated the season of giving with food drives

#kindness1billion: OC students and schools celebrated the season of giving with food drives

November 27 , 2023

In the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving break, many schools and districts across Orange County organized food drives to help families in need feel a sense of warmth and hope. Some districts conducted schoolwide drives that were led by administrators and staff, while others were organized by students who empowered their peers to spread kindness together. The Orange County Department of Education and County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares created the One Billion Acts of Kindness campaign in 2016 to encourage […]

OC fire update: Most Tustin Unified schools cleared for reopening; two will temporarily relocate

OC fire update: Most Tustin Unified schools cleared for reopening; two will temporarily relocate

November 25 , 2023

Below is a running digest on Orange County fires and school closures. For official information on local fires, evacuations and road closures, be sure to follow the Orange County Fire Authority on X, formerly known as Twitter. Updated at 12:21 p.m. on Nov. 25, 2023 All but two Tustin Unified schools cleared to reopen; temporary relocations planned for remaining campuses All but two campuses in the Tustin Unified School District have received the green light to reopen in the wake […]

Fountain Valley High School welcomes students and staff to new WellSpace on campus

Fountain Valley High School welcomes students and staff to new WellSpace on campus

November 20 , 2023

Fountain Valley High School is the latest campus in the county to open a new WellSpace for students and staff to decompress, unwind and recharge.  The Huntington Beach Union High School District campus unveiled its new area to board members, staff and students during a ribbon-cutting ceremony ahead of Thanksgiving break on Nov. 16.  Revitalizing an underutilized space on campus, “Le Sanctuaire” — that’s the French word for sanctuary — was made possible through a generous contribution from the Larry and […]

Weekly roundup: Harbor Learning Center gardening project nurtures student growth, Tustin Unified reopens 18 campuses, and more

Weekly roundup: Harbor Learning Center gardening project nurtures student growth, Tustin Unified reopens 18 campuses, and more

November 17 , 2023

From planting vegetables to feeding fowl, students at the Orange County Department of Education Harbor Learning Center campus are growing their skillset while stepping out of their comfort zones with the help of project liaison Marianne Taylor. CBS News Los Angeles recently featured the sustainable garden that Taylor and her students have cultivated in its latest segment of “People Making a Difference.” Specializing in agriculture and natural resources, Taylor works directly with students enrolled in OCDE’s Special Education and Alternative […]