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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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Fentanyl Dangers
What makes fentanyl exceedingly dangerous is its potency — and the fact tha​t 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.​
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Weekly roundup: Inside the Outdoors enriches experience for Santa Ana campers, Marina High unveils enhanced tennis courts, and more

Weekly roundup: Inside the Outdoors enriches experience for Santa Ana campers, Marina High unveils enhanced tennis courts, and more

July 26 , 2024

More than 65 students from schools in Santa Ana are spending their summer breaks at Camp Cove. Located at Crystal Cove State Park in Laguna Beach, it’s a place many of the students have never visited before. The summer camp is a partnership between the Santa Ana Police Athletic and Activity League, California State Parks and the Crystal Cove Conservancy. The league offers after-school programs year-round, supporting students with their homework, physical fitness trainings, exposure to culture and the arts, […]

County superintendent visits active shooter training event hosted by OC Sheriff’s Department

County superintendent visits active shooter training event hosted by OC Sheriff’s Department

July 25 , 2024

In recent weeks, new County Superintendent Dr. Stefan Bean has been making the rounds to get to know OCDE’s community partners. On Friday, July 19, school safety was top of mind as he attended an active shooter training event organized by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The session was part of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s School Resource Officer program. Hosted at Santa Margarita Catholic High School in collaboration with the city of Rancho Santa Margarita, the event saw participation […]

Behind the lens of the Sunburst Youth Academy media team

Behind the lens of the Sunburst Youth Academy media team

July 24 , 2024

“Turn your head a little to the left, and now keep your hands to your side,” graduate Armando Ortega of Class 33 directed one of his former instructors, or cadre members, as he captured his staff portrait. This reversal of roles greatly amused the surrounding group of Sunburst Youth Academy staff, who just months ago were the ones giving Ortega orders.   At Sunburst Youth Academy, located on Joint Forces Training Base, Los Alamitos, the primary goal is to accept struggling, […]

Huntington Beach High School quarterback secures multiple D1 offers after freshman season

Huntington Beach High School quarterback secures multiple D1 offers after freshman season

July 23 , 2024

Every year, roughly 1,000,000 high school athletes compete in football, many of them dreaming to play at the collegiate level. For Huntington Beach High School quarterback Brady Edmunds, that dream is closer to reality than ever. The Oilers quarterback has amassed 21 Division 1 scholarship offers to date, many of them from national powerhouses such as the University of Michigan and University of Washington, the reigning National College Football Champions and runner up respectively. What’s especially astounding is that Edmunds […]