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​Mendez Tribute Monument Park virtual groundbreaking

The Orange County Department of Education has partnered with the City of Westminster to present this virtual groundbreaking of a new park and monument honoring the legacy of the historic Mendez v. Westminster case, which famously led to the desegregation of California’s public schools.

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​Strategic Plan 2016-19

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.​


​Orange County Together

​Representatives from OCDE and school districts across the county have developed a comprehensive guide with recommendations for reopening more than 600 local schools.​​​

Understanding Health Education in California

​The California B​oard of Education recently approved a new Health Education Framework for public schools, providing optional guidance for K-12 teachers based on the state’s health education standards.

2020 Census Count

​Recognizing the importance of an accurate population count for schools and communities, OCDE is among a number of organizations working to raise awareness in advance of the 2020 census.​​

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.​​

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Calendar icon Calendar of Events

​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

Red Ribbon Week: A DEA agent’s sacrifice leads to an enduring symbol of drug prevention

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The Orange County Department of Education has put together a toolkit to help schools host virtual events aligned with Red Ribbon Week, which starts Sunday and continues through Oct. 31. Formally established in 1988, Red Ribbon Week encourages students to pursue healthy, drug-free lives. New themes are developed each year at the national, state and […]

Student contest aims to promote kindness and inclusivity — especially during the pandemic

Student contest aims to promote kindness and inclusivity — especially during the pandemic

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The Orange County Human Relations Commission is encouraging students to help create inspiring campaigns to curb hateful vibes and wrongful bias during the pandemic. Seven local middle and high school students will earn $5,000 to put toward anti-hate initiatives at their schools as part of the “To Know Better” multimedia campaign and contest, which kicked […]

OCDE staff unite to raise awareness about bullying prevention

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In light of National Bullying Prevention month, OCDE today joins millions of people from across the country to celebrate Unity Day. Started by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, Unity Day is the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month and is held on the third Wednesday in October. The goal is to spread a universal […]

OCDE partners with OC Health Care Agency to offer after-hours nursing support for schools

OCDE partners with OC Health Care Agency to offer after-hours nursing support for schools

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As more campuses resume on-site instruction, OCDE has partnered with the OC Health Care Agency to hire a team of qualified nurses who will be on-call outside of regular business hours to assist schools with isolation and quarantine protocols, disinfection instructions and other critical guidance. Local public health officials have allocated federal CARES Act funding […]