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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.​​​​

Orange County Public Schools Directory​

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

​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.​

Immigration Statement and Resources​

Guidance and resources are available to assist Orange County schools in navigating evolving immigration policies.

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.

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.

5-3-1 Strategic Plan


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OCDE Newsroom

Students from the Connections DHH Adult Transition Program learn construction while serving the community

Students from the Connections DHH Adult Transition Program learn construction while serving the community

July 16 , 2025

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More than 1,000 Anaheim Union High School District students earn Google Career Certificates

More than 1,000 Anaheim Union High School District students earn Google Career Certificates

July 15 , 2025

The Anaheim Union High School District has partnered with Google to give students a chance to earn industry-recognized credentials in fields like data analytics and project management. The Google Career Certificates program is integrated into daily instruction and has recently expanded to offer training for parents.

Orange County students launch into learning with NASA JPL tour

Orange County students launch into learning with NASA JPL tour

July 14 , 2025

Quick look: Twelve Orange County students got to visit NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab after crushing their reading goals in the STEAM Race to Space Reading Challenge, a countywide literacy initiative designed to spark interest in science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics. Twelve Orange County students with a passion for science and reading recently earned an out-of-this-world opportunity to visit the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena.  Their behind-the-scenes tour last month came as a reward for going above and […]

Weekly roundup: Garden Grove student will head to Washington for National Civics Bee, Santa Ana Unified renames school honoring community trailblazers, and more

Weekly roundup: Garden Grove student will head to Washington for National Civics Bee, Santa Ana Unified renames school honoring community trailblazers, and more

July 11 , 2025

After months of studying the federal government and the U.S. legal system, Garden Grove student Arlo Fravien has been named California’s champion of the 2025 National Civics Bee, and this fall, he will compete against the top civics students from across the country. The Walton Intermediate School eighth grader earned first place — and a $1,000 prize — at the June 21 statewide competition hosted at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, where he tested his knowledge across multiple rounds. The […]