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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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​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

Los Angeles Angels name eight Orange County students AVID scholars

Los Angeles Angels name eight Orange County students AVID scholars

June 5 , 2023

Eight Orange County middle school students recently earned the title of Angels 8th grade AVID Scholars by the Angels Baseball Foundation for their achievements in the AVID program. The Los Angeles Angels organization celebrated the class of 2023’s standout scholars with a special pre-game ceremony held at Angels Stadium on May 24. Since 2006, the Angels Baseball Foundation has partnered with the Orange County Department of Education and the Advancement Via Individual Determination program to sponsor a total of 121 […]

Weekly roundup: Green Ribbon school welcomes state superintendent, OC student competes for spelling bee title, and more

Weekly roundup: Green Ribbon school welcomes state superintendent, OC student competes for spelling bee title, and more

June 2 , 2023

Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary staff along with Saddleback Valley Unified School District leaders welcomed State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and his team on May 25 as they hosted the 2023 Green Ribbon Schools Award ceremony. In late April, the U.S. Department of Education announced that the school in Lake Forest was among the 2023 Green Ribbon Schools award honorees. Santiago STEAM was nominated by the California Department of Education, which was also named one of five “Green Achievers” by Thurmond. This […]

Orange County student competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Orange County student competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee

June 1 , 2023

With hundreds of guests in attendance and broadcast cameras recording for millions of viewers across the country, 14-year-old student Aaron Lim represented Orange County in National Harbor, Maryland as he competed in the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee on Wednesday. The eighth-grader from El Rancho Charter School in Anaheim spelled the words “cephalopod,” “seraphic” and “muckraker” perfectly before getting eliminated in the fourth round with the word “ovination,” mistakenly adding an extra “a” in the word. Ovination is the introduction […]

Garden Grove Unified spotlights students and staff during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Garden Grove Unified spotlights students and staff during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 31 , 2023

The Garden Grove Unified School District is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by recognizing its own staff members and students on social media, giving the school community an opportunity to learn about what this month means to their peers and neighbors.  The annual celebration held in May recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of individuals and groups of Asian and Pacific Islander descent to the United States. The district has spotlighted students in varying grade levels, along […]