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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.​


​​​​​COVID-19 S​afety

​California requires schools that have reopened for in-person instruction to complete and post a COVID-19 Safety Plan​ with a guidance checklist and prevention program. For the latest developments related​ to COVID-19, visit the​​ ​​OCDE Newsroom​.

County Committee on School District Organization
The County Committee is currently considering adjustments to trustee area boundaries for the Orange County Board of Education following the 2020 Census.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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.​​

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​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

VIDEO: Virtual forum addresses challenges, progress and work ahead for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across OC

VIDEO: Virtual forum addresses challenges, progress and work ahead for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across OC

May 26 , 2022

“I remember in first grade when I would not write my last name. I would not tell anyone that I was Vietnamese because I was ashamed of being from that background.” Dr. Tu-Uyen Nguyen, associate professor, California State University, Fullerton These were some of the words Dr. Tu-Uyen Nguyen, an associate professor in the Asian American studies department at California State University, Fullerton, shared during the 2022 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month virtual forum on May 24.  As […]

Brea Olinda Unified School District names new superintendent

Brea Olinda Unified School District names new superintendent

May 25 , 2022

The Brea Olinda Unified School District has found its next superintendent in deputy Superintendent and Chief Human Resource Officer Brinda Leon. The BOUSD educator will be moving into her new role as district superintendent, pending approval by the Board of Education on June 9.  “I look forward to working collaboratively with the school board, staff, parents, and community to continue building an exceptional educational program while forging innovative partnerships to enhance opportunities for students,” Leon shared. “I’m committed to ensuring […]

County Superintendent Mijares issues statement on Texas school shooting

County Superintendent Mijares issues statement on Texas school shooting

May 24 , 2022

Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares on Tuesday issued the following statement on the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Today, an unspeakable tragedy occurred at an elementary school in the city of Uvalde, Texas. Far too often, we have seen horrific scenes like this play out, with places like Newtown, Parkland and Columbine High etched into our collective consciousness. Now, once again, we are left to try to make sense of a senseless act, one that cut short […]

Famed artist from Mexico paints mural alongside Westminster High School students

Famed artist from Mexico paints mural alongside Westminster High School students

May 24 , 2022

It took visual art teacher Daina Anderson four years to get renowned artist Farid Rueda to travel to California and spend a week with her students at Westminster High School. The first time Anderson extended an invitation to Rueda was over social media, but the artist didn’t have a visa that would allow him to come to the United States from his home in Cancun, Mexico. Then, the global pandemic happened. For the past several years, Anderson has invited international […]