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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

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Educational Partner Survey

The Orange County Department of Education is inviting local educators, students, parents and other community members to provide feedback by Sept. 27.

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.

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.​
Fullerton Union High School makes a splash with aquatic center debut

Fullerton Union High School makes a splash with aquatic center debut

October 21 , 2024

Once the ceremonial ribbon was cut, Fullerton Union High School Principal Jon Caffrey officially declared his campus’ new pool open for business — and that was all students needed to hear. After one aquatics student took the plunge fully-clothed, other members of the boys and girls water polo and swim programs quickly followed suit, leaping into the crystal blue water in celebration. That scene marked the debut of Fullerton Union High’s state-of-the-art aquatics center, where generations of students will be […]

Weekly roundup: NASA ‘Moon Tree’ planted by Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary students, and more

Weekly roundup: NASA ‘Moon Tree’ planted by Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary students, and more

October 18 , 2024

Orbiting the moon twice and returning to Earth, a giant sequoia sapling has made a permanent landing at Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary School in Lake Forest. NBC 4 Los Angeles reported the Saddleback Valley Unified School District school was initially selected to be one of 50 recipients of the then-seedlings that flew aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft in 2022 through its partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. After sending in their application to house one of the soon-to-be “Moon Trees,” Santiago […]

Irvine principal is among nine nationwide to earn award for outstanding leadership

Irvine principal is among nine nationwide to earn award for outstanding leadership

October 17 , 2024

The principal of South Lake Middle School in the Irvine Unified School District has been named one of just nine recipients nationwide of the 2024 Terrel H. Bell Award for outstanding school leadership.  Announced this week by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona, the prestigious award was presented to South Lake’s Belinda Averill and eight other principals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, inspired change and promoted student success. Averill is one of only two educators in California to receive […]

OCDE conference helps language professionals bridge gaps in school communities

OCDE conference helps language professionals bridge gaps in school communities

October 16 , 2024

The work of interpreters and translators is vital to the success of Orange County’s multilingual learners, with 77 percent of the county’s school districts requesting interpreting and translation support every month, according to data collected by the Orange County Department of Education. To meet this growing demand, OCDE hosted the 2024 Interpreters and Translators Conference from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, welcoming language professionals from 80 school districts across the country. The annual conference provided a platform for attendees to […]