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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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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​.​

Fentanyl Dangers

What makes fentanyl exceedingly dangerous is its potency — and the fact that 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.​
Weekly roundup: LA Times spotlights OCDE’s model curriculum projects, Brea Olinda senior launches nonprofit to expand STEM access, and more

Weekly roundup: LA Times spotlights OCDE’s model curriculum projects, Brea Olinda senior launches nonprofit to expand STEM access, and more

December 13 , 2024

The Orange County Department of Education was recently featured in a Los Angeles Times article for leading the creation of the nation’s first model curricula on Southeast Asian studies, a resource designed to deepen understanding of Cambodian, Hmong and Vietnamese American histories and cultures. Developed in response to California’s Education Finance Bill AB 167, three separate curriculum projects provide K-12 educators with lesson plans, primary sources and strategies to support students, including multilingual learners and those with special needs. The […]

Christmas comes early for nearly 400 Garden Grove kindergartners at Pacifica High’s Adopt-A-Child event

Christmas comes early for nearly 400 Garden Grove kindergartners at Pacifica High’s Adopt-A-Child event

December 12 , 2024

It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas for nearly 400 kindergartners in the Garden Grove Unified School District, thanks to Pacifica High School’s annual Adopt-A-Child celebration. For more than three decades, the high school has organized and hosted the winter tradition that pairs seniors with local kindergartners for a morning of holiday cheer. This year’s version, held on Wednesday, Dec. 11, featured gift-giving, cookie decorating, games, train rides, photos with Santa and performances by Pacifica’s student groups. Seniors […]

Alumni return to University High’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program to share career journeys

Alumni return to University High’s Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program to share career journeys

December 12 , 2024

For some students, including those with disabilities, a bright future can often feel difficult to imagine. That’s why the Connections at University High School Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program (DHH) arranged for three alumni to return to speak about their unique paths to success.  Earlier in November, alumni Andee Kang, Zione Hong and Kevin Toh shared their experiences growing up as Deaf Asian Americans and explained how those experiences shaped their careers in fashion design, animation and information technology, […]

5-3-1 Strategic Plan adds up to OCDE’s path forward

5-3-1 Strategic Plan adds up to OCDE’s path forward

December 11 , 2024

The holiday season is a natural time for reflection. For organizations like ours, it’s a chance to assess progress, refine approaches and pursue new opportunities for innovation. With 2024 coming to a close, and as I near the six-month mark as county superintendent, this feels like an opportune moment to share where the Orange County Department of Education is headed — and how we plan to get there. Recently, we introduced a roadmap designed to guide our work, build on […]