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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.​

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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.


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.​
OC student leads community effort to aid LA fire victims, kicking off Great Kindness Challenge

OC student leads community effort to aid LA fire victims, kicking off Great Kindness Challenge

January 23 , 2025

Sometimes, all it takes to show someone kindness is a simple smile, which is exactly what schools throughout Orange County will convey to their students during the week of the Great Kindness Challenge.  From Jan. 27–31, schools will hand out checklists with various acts of kindness, challenging students to complete as many as possible before the week’s end. From saying thank you to making a new friend, the goal is to foster a culture of kindness and empower students to […]

OCDE announces Dr. Sandra Lee as associate superintendent of Educational Services

OCDE announces Dr. Sandra Lee as associate superintendent of Educational Services

January 22 , 2025

Dr. Sandra Lee, a distinguished educator and forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of advancing student achievement, has been selected as OCDE’s new associate superintendent of Educational Services. She will officially join the department on Monday, Feb. 3. Lee’s 19-year career spans roles as a teacher, literacy coach, principal, director, consultant and professor, with impactful contributions made in literacy development, strategic planning and curriculum design.  “Her work has earned recognition at the local, state and national levels, underscoring her […]

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos High organizes donations for students affected by Eaton fire, Fullerton colleges honored for civic participation, and more

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos High organizes donations for students affected by Eaton fire, Fullerton colleges honored for civic participation, and more

January 17 , 2025

Since igniting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, the Eaton fire in Altadena has destroyed thousands of structures and displaced tens of thousands of residents — including more than 350 students from the California School of the Arts — San Gabriel Valley. When staff and students at Los Alamitos High School heard about the critical needs of their sister school community, they quickly sprang into action. On Sunday, Jan. 12, more than 75 students and 50 community members came together to collect […]

Five OC students present at Johns Hopkins’ Global Health Leaders Conference

Five OC students present at Johns Hopkins’ Global Health Leaders Conference

January 17 , 2025

Five students from Orange County were selected to speak last summer at the Global Health Leaders Conference led by Johns Hopkins University, an annual program designed to inspire the next generation of leaders in global health, public health and medicine. The conference, established in 2019 under the Johns Hopkins University Center for Global Health, is an international education program open to all high school students. Participants gain insights into pressing issues in public health, medicine and related fields through lectures […]