Programs and services

Programs

Adult Transition
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Emotional Disturbance
Parent Infant Education and Support (PIES)
Physical Disabilities and Specialized Health Care Needs
Special Day Class - Language/Behavior

Instructional Support and Services

Curriculum
Early Education Programs
Instructional Support Service Descriptions

2022-23 Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan
2021-22 School Safety Plan
2022-23 School Accountability Report Card

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) Division of Special Education Services is a referral-based program serving students from the 28 Orange County school districts and surrounding areas with in-person and remote learning opportunities. Referrals are made solely by a student's district of residence when a more intensive educational setting is needed.

Students we serve:

Autism
Intellectual Disability
Orthopedic Impairment
Multiple Handicapped
Emotional Disturbance
Visual Impairment
Deaf and Hard of Hearing

We currently serve students on 13 different campuses throughout Orange County. Our Connections program is divided into 4 Administrative Units (AU). AU 1 is located in North Orange County, AU 2 is located in Central Orange County, and AU 3 is located in South Orange County. AU 4 is a regional program serving students that are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) and is located in Irvine and Costa Mesa.