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Clear Administrative Services Credential Program

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is proud to offer the Clear Administrative Services Credential (CASC) Program, an approved California credential, job-embedded, program designed for full-time school administrators who possess the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and are now in need to clear their credential. During this two-year, coach-based program, candidates will enhance the leadership skills acquired during their Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program so they will be able to exceed the California Professional Standards for Education Leaders
Date(s):
11/1/2024 - 10/30/2026
Cost:
$9,200 (discounts available)
Administrative Leadership~Whole Child Domain~
Virtual
Career Education/Post Secondary Advancement (CEPSA)~
Conditions of Learning~Engagement~Pupil Outcomes~
In Person
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Community Schools Network Meetings

This is a network for all Orange County California Community Schools Partnership Program planning for implementation grantees and any others developing the community schools framework in their district. The network will provide an opportunity for teams to deepen their understanding of community schools, network with colleagues, share best practice, and obtain information from the Regional Technical Assistance Center (R-TAC). This group meets every other month.
Community Educators)
Community Partners (e.g.
Community Schools Staff
Non-profit Leaders
School Administrators (Principals
Vice Principals)
District Administrators
Date:
6/13/2025
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~
District Administrators~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~Community Schools Staff~Community Partners (e.g., Non-profit Leaders, Community Educators)~
In Person
Systemic Leadership & Continuous Improvement (SLCI)~
Engagement~
In Person
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Coordinators Community of Practice (Community Schools)

This monthly community of practice is devoted to supporting community school coordinators in their daily practice. They hold a very unique, pivotal, and essential role in the community schools framework. They are invited to learn from and share expertise with others in the same position from across the county and beyond.
Community Schools Coordinators
Vice Principals)
School Administrators (Principals
Date:
5/20/2025
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~
School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~Community Schools Coordinators~
In Person
Systemic Leadership & Continuous Improvement (SLCI)~
Engagement~
In Person
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Coordinators Community of Practice (Community Schools)

This monthly community of practice is devoted to supporting community school coordinators in their daily practice. They hold a very unique, pivotal, and essential role in the community schools framework. They are invited to learn from and share expertise with others in the same position from across the county and beyond.
Community Schools Coordinators
Vice Principals)
School Administrators (Principals
Date:
6/10/2025
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~
School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~Community Schools Coordinators~
In Person
Systemic Leadership & Continuous Improvement (SLCI)~
Engagement~
In Person
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Crisis Response Network

Delivering comprehensive crisis response support to Orange County Schools. The Crisis Response Network (CRN) was developed to support school communities with crisis preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. CRN's mission is to provide pre-incident training to school and community-based personnel to build capacity to respond in a structured and effective manner. A network of trained crisis responders stands ready to support school communities upon request. This coordinated team emeloys Critical Incident Stress Management ( CISMJ protocol to supF?ort the emotional recovery of students and staff.
Licensed Vocational Nurses
School Administrators (Principals
School Counselors
School Nurses
School Psychologists
School Social Workers
Vice Principals)
District Administrators
Date(s):
7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025
Cost:
Free
Integrated Supports~Whole Child Domain~
District Administrators~Licensed Vocational Nurses~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~School Counselors~School Nurses~School Psychologists~School Social Workers~
In Person
Integrated Student Supports (ISS)~
Engagement~
Virtual
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Culturally Responsive Family Engagement Community of Practice (CoP) Session 4

Culturally Responsive Family Engagement focuses on building strong partnerships with families by fostering trust and respecting cultural differences. This approach is essential for creating successful relationships between early childhood professionals and the families they serve. Join our Culturally Responsive Family Engagement Community of Practice to learn from and share experiences with other professionals who are committed to connecting with children and families in meaningful and culturally respectful ways. Training Objectives: Build Trust and Respect Cultural Differences: Understand the importance of building trust and respecting cultural differences to establish successful partnerships with families, laying the foundation for effective and responsive family engagement. Connect with Families and Share Best Practices: Participate in a community of practice to learn and share strategies with other early childhood professionals for engaging with families in a culturally responsive manner, enhancing connections and support for the children and families served.
District Administrators
Early Childhood Educators
Date:
5/6/2025
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~Family/Community Engagement~
Early Childhood Educators~District Administrators~
Virtual
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Conditions of Learning~
Asynchronous Online
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Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC) - Spring 2025 Session, Virtual

An active experience providing hands-on practice with the ERWC curriculum, designed to help students develop the academic literacy skills necessary for success in college and the world of work.
English Language Development (ELD) Teachers
Date:
5/5/2025
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~Integrated Supports~
English Language Development (ELD) Teachers~
Asynchronous Online
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Pupil Outcomes~
Asynchronous Online
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Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC) - Spring 2025 Session, Virtual

An active experience providing hands-on practice with the ERWC curriculum, designed to help students develop the academic literacy skills necessary for success in college and the world of work.
English Language Development (ELD) Teachers
Date:
5/7/2025
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~Integrated Supports~
English Language Development (ELD) Teachers~
Asynchronous Online
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Pupil Outcomes~
In Person
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From Theory to Practice: Enhancing Numbers and Operations (Grades 3-5 -- Series 5 of 5)

Delve deeply into Numbers and Operations using research-based pedagogy, incorporating both synchronous and asynchronous learning components.
Curriculum Specialists/TOSAs
District Administrators
School Administrators (Principals
Vice Principals)
Classroom Teachers
Date:
5/28/2025
Cost:
$400
Whole Child Domain~
Classroom Teachers~Curriculum Specialists/TOSAs~District Administrators~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Pupil Outcomes~
Asynchronous Online
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GATE Certification

The Orange County Department of Education's GATE office offers customized GATE Certification that meets the standards of the OC GATE Collaborative to train teachers in the foundational theories in gifted education and high yield strategies to enhance, enrich and extend students' thinking to challenge and support academic, behavioral and social-emotional growth.
Curriculum Specialists/TOSAs
District Administrators
Early Childhood Educators
Instructional Coaches
School Counselors
School Psychologists
Classroom Teachers
Date(s):
9/1/2024 - 8/31/2025
Cost:
Free
Integrated Supports~Whole Child Domain~
Classroom Teachers~Curriculum Specialists/TOSAs~District Administrators~Early Childhood Educators~Instructional Coaches~School Counselors~School Psychologists~
Asynchronous Online
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Conditions of Learning~Engagement~Pupil Outcomes~
In Person
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Multilingual Consortium Workgroup Meeting

The Multilingual Consortium Workgroup is a professional network that supports high-quality translation and interpretation services.
Interpreters/Translators/Bilingual Staff
Date:
5/13/2025
Cost:
Free
Family/Community Engagement~
Interpreters/Translators/Bilingual Staff~
In Person
Student Initiatives, Partnerships & Events (SIPE)~
Conditions of Learning~Engagement~Pupil Outcomes~
In Person
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OCArts4All 3D Student Art Reception

OCArts4All 3D Student Art Reception
Parents / Caregivers
Classroom Teachers
Date:
5/6/2025
Cost:
Free
Family/Community Engagement~
Classroom Teachers~Parents / Caregivers~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Engagement~
In Person
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OCArts4All Film/Animation Student Reception

OCArts4All Film/Animation Student Reception
Parents / Caregivers
Classroom Teachers
Date:
5/6/2025
Cost:
Free
Family/Community Engagement~
Classroom Teachers~Parents / Caregivers~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Engagement~
In Person
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OCArts4All Teacher Reception

Thank you to teachers who submitted artwork and to all who served on the student art selection team. Please join us and meet Orange County college and museum art colleagues who served on the student art selection team and enjoy a FREE guided tour of the museum.
Classroom Teachers
Date:
5/8/2025
Cost:
Free
Family/Community Engagement~
Classroom Teachers~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Engagement~
Virtual
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ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL LEARNING NETWORK

Virtual, no-cost professional learning where educators can learn up-to-date health education information, access new resources, hear from content experts, and connect with peers. Who Should Attend: Teachers and educators providing health education to middle and high school students and administrators and school staff supporting health education.
Classroom Teachers
Date(s):
11/18/2024 - 5/12/2025
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~
Classroom Teachers~
Virtual
Student Initiatives, Partnerships & Events (SIPE)~
Conditions of Learning~
In Person
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Orange County MHSSA Quarterly Network Meetings

Funded by the Mental Health and Wellness Student Services Act Grant (MHSSA), these meetings will share updates to participants about the grant, review important county-wide data around mental health, time to connect with colleagues to network and shre best practices, and learn about additional mental health resources available. These meetings are for Primary and Secondary district mental health leads.
and Regional Mental Health Coordinators
OC Health Care Agency partners
School Mental Health Leads
Date:
5/8/2025
Cost:
Free
Integrated Supports~Whole Child Domain~
School Mental Health Leads~OC Health Care Agency partners, and Regional Mental Health Coordinators~
In Person
Integrated Student Supports (ISS)~
Engagement~
Virtual
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Orange County Restorative Practices Sustainability Network

This new series is designed to support educators in enhancing their restorative practice skill set and strengthening their school’s system to sustain restorative practices. Activities will include exploring current resources and publications within the county and from the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), networking with colleagues, and planning for restorative practices integration within our CAMTSS framework.
Classroom Teachers
District Administrators
School Administrators (Principals
School Counselors
Vice Principals)
For educators who have completed the two-day basic restorative practices training.
Date(s):
9/26/2024 - 5/8/2025
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~
For educators who have completed the two-day basic restorative practices training.~Classroom Teachers~District Administrators~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~School Counselors~
Virtual
Systemic Leadership & Continuous Improvement (SLCI)~
Engagement~
Hybrid
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Preliminary Administrative Services Credential

The Orange County Department of Education Preliminary Administrative Services Credential program (PASC) is designed for aspiring school administrators who seek to develop the skills to effectively lead a 21st-century educational organization. The fifteen (15) month model is a blend of coursework and performance-based tasks, providing ongoing opportunities for candidates to learn educational theory and apply that understanding in authentic in-class and in-field environments. The program follows the California Administrator Performance Expectations (CAPEs) to prepare aspiring school administrators for a career in education leadership.
Date(s):
8/14/2025 - 12/1/2025
Cost:
$7,500 + $300 application fee
Administrative Leadership~Whole Child Domain~
Hybrid
Career Education/Post Secondary Advancement (CEPSA)~
Conditions of Learning~Engagement~Pupil Outcomes~
Hybrid
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Prevention: It Starts With You!

This workshop educates parents and caregivers on youth substance use prevention essentials. It provides an overview of current drug trends, risk and protective factors, and parenting techniques. Parents are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to identify and prevent youth alcohol and drug use.
Parent Coordinators/Family Engagement Staff
Parents / Caregivers
Date(s):
10/1/2024 - 6/30/2027
Cost:
Free
Family/Community Engagement~
Parents / Caregivers~Parent Coordinators/Family Engagement Staff~
Hybrid
Student Initiatives, Partnerships & Events (SIPE)~
Engagement~
Virtual
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Student Behavioral Health Incentive Program Virtual Network Meetings

These no-cost virtual community partner meetings are part of the Orange County SBHIP plan to collectively address the four SBHIP targeted interventions through discussions, sharing of resources and information, and offering technical assistance. For school-based mental health leads, district SBHIP designees, SBHIP collaborative partners and other school district leaders.
District Administrators
district SBHIP designees
SBHIP collaborative partners and other school district leaders
School Mental Health Leads
Date:
5/14/2025
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~Inclusive Policy Structure and Practice~
School Mental Health Leads~District Administrators~district SBHIP designees, SBHIP collaborative partners and other school district leaders~
Virtual
Integrated Student Supports (ISS)~
Pupil Outcomes~
In Person
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Substance Use Prevention Support

Technical assistance and professional development related to substance use prevention are available to all Orange County LEAs. Support includes staff presentations on current youth substance use issues, guidance on implementing substance use intervention programs, and resources for substance use prevention, intervention, and treatment
All Staff
Date(s):
7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~
All Staff~
In Person
Student Initiatives, Partnerships & Events (SIPE)~
Engagement~
Asynchronous Online
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Supervision of Attendance Asynchronous Online Certification Course

California Education Code sections 48240-48246 authorizes that the governing board of each school district and county superintendent of schools appoint a Supervisor of Attendance to “promote a culture of attendance and establish a system to accurately track pupil attendance…” This self-paced training offers information and resources for participants to understand the role of Supervisor of Attendance and responsibilities associated with this position in addressing chronic absenteeism rates and increasing pupil engagement which is a priority in the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and identified as a state indicator within the California School Dashboard. Complete the course for certification by taking and passing the post-course assessment with a score of 80% or higher no later than February 2025. You have unlimited attempts.
District Administrators
Other certificated staff who may serve as a SARB panel member
School Administrators (Principals
Vice Principals)
Child Welfare and Attendance Personnel
Date(s):
9/16/2024 - 6/30/2025
Cost:
Free
Integrated Supports~
Child Welfare and Attendance Personnel~District Administrators~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~Other certificated staff who may serve as a SARB panel member~
Asynchronous Online
Integrated Student Supports (ISS)~
Engagement~
Hybrid
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Teacher Induction Program

A CTC-approved, two-year induction program is the preferred pathway to securing a California Clear Multiple and/or Single Subject teaching credential.
District Administrators
Early Childhood Educators
Classroom Teachers
Date(s):
9/3/2024 - 6/30/2025
Cost:
$3600
Whole Child Domain~Inclusive Policy Structure and Practice~Integrated Supports~
Classroom Teachers~District Administrators~Early Childhood Educators~
Hybrid
Career Education/Post Secondary Advancement (CEPSA)~
Pupil Outcomes~Conditions of Learning~Engagement~
Virtual
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The UPK Leadership Network

Description: The UPK Leadership Network is designed to empower Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) leaders supporting both Preschool and Transitional Kindergarten (TK) programs. In this meeting, leaders will stay informed on state updates, early learning initiatives, and trending topics that impact UPK implementation. Through collaborative discussions participants will gain valuable insights and strategies to enhance their programs, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of young learners in a high-quality early education environment. Training Objectives: Stay Informed on Key Updates and Initiatives: Review the latest state updates and early learning initiatives that affect UPK programs, including Preschool and TK, to ensure compliance and alignment with current educational trends. Enhance UPK Implementation Strategies: Explore best practices, trending topics, and innovative approaches to effectively implement and support UPK programs, creating high-quality early learning experiences for young children.
School Administrators (Principals
Vice Principals)
District Administrators
Date:
5/7/2025
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~Administrative Leadership~
District Administrators~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~
Virtual
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Conditions of Learning~Engagement~
Virtual
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Understanding Your Classroom Quality Score

CLASS scores provide valuable insights into teacher-student interactions and can highlight areas of strength and opportunities for growth. This training will focus on using these scores as a roadmap to enhance the quality of teaching. Participants will explore how to interpret CLASS scores and develop actionable plans to address specific domains and dimensions to improve teaching practices and student outcomes. Training Objectives: Interpret CLASS Scores: Learn how to analyze and interpret CLASS scores to identify strengths and areas for improvement in teacher-student interactions. Create and Implement an Action Plan: Develop a strategic plan of action based on CLASS scores to address specific domains and dimensions, aiming to improve teaching practices and enhance student outcomes.
Educational Aides)
Paraprofessionals (e.g.
Teaching Assistants
Early Childhood Educators
Date:
5/15/2025
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~
Early Childhood Educators~Paraprofessionals (e.g., Teaching Assistants, Educational Aides)~
Virtual
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Conditions of Learning~Engagement~
In Person
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Vision-Driven Math 2024-2025

This series is designed to hold space for district leadership teams to collaboratively explore ways of building a shared lens in preparation for the the adoption of curricular materials.
District Administrators
School Administrators (Principals
Vice Principals)
Curriculum Specialists/TOSAs
Date:
5/8/2025
Cost:
Free
Administrative Leadership~
Curriculum Specialists/TOSAs~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~District Administrators~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Pupil Outcomes~
In Person
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Vision-Driven Math 2024-2025

ways of building a shared lens in preparation for the the adoption of curricular materials.
District Administrators
School Administrators (Principals
Vice Principals)
Curriculum Specialists/TOSAs
Date:
5/22/2025
Cost:
Free
Administrative Leadership~
Curriculum Specialists/TOSAs~District Administrators~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Pupil Outcomes~
In Person
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Vision-Driven Math 2024-2025

This series is designed to hold space for district leadership teams to collaboratively explore ways of building a shared lens in preparation for the the adoption of curricular materials.
District Administrators
School Administrators (Principals
Vice Principals)
Curriculum Specialists/TOSAs
Date:
6/12/2025
Cost:
Free
Administrative Leadership~
Curriculum Specialists/TOSAs~District Administrators~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Pupil Outcomes~
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