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Resources and Supports for Professional Learning

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2025 GATE Collaborative VIRTUAL Network

Best Practices in Gifted Education: Model lessons using GATE strategies. Collaboration with teachers across the county. Protocols to create culture, climate, and collaboration within the classroom. Professional development hours with district approval.
Instructional Coaches
Classroom Teachers
Date(s):
9/17/2025 - 12/10/2025
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~
Classroom Teachers~Instructional Coaches~
Virtual
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Conditions of Learning~
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2025-2026 Arts & Special Education Network

Date(s):
Ongoing
Cost:
Free
In Person
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2025-2026 Literacy and Language Network

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) values the work of educators dedicated to the areas of Literacy and Language. This Network is a no-cost monthly opportunity for educators to discuss current and emerging topics in English Language Arts, English Language Development, and Disciplinary Literacy. If you are a literacy leader in your community, we encourage you to join our network.
Curriculum Specialists/TOSAs
Instructional Coaches
Teachers on Special Assignment
District Administrators
Date(s):
9/9/2025 - 5/12/2026
Cost:
Free
Administrative Leadership~
District Administrators~Instructional Coaches~Teachers on Special Assignment~Curriculum Specialists/TOSAs~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Conditions of Learning~
In Person
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2025-2026 OCDE Science TOSA Network

Attention all Orange County Science TOSAs! Are you a Science Teacher on Special Assignment in one of our Orange County School Districts? Then this network is designed just for YOU! Join us in this supportive community of practice where you can connect with fellow Science TOSAs from across the county. Together, we'll explore diverse perspectives, share expertise, and refine our approaches to advancing science education.
Teachers on Special Assignment
Date(s):
9/23/2025 - 4/29/2026
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~
Teachers on Special Assignment~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Conditions of Learning~
In Person
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2025-2026 OCMAA Meetings

Founded by the Orange County Department of Education, the Orange County Music and Arts Administrators (OCMAA) is a FREE coalition of district and school art leaders and community art organizations which: 1) Supports informed leadership through collaborative discussions and annual curricular targets from the CA Arts Framework & Arts Standards. 2) Develops community partnerships through meetings between districts and arts organizations. 3) Celebrates those who provide arts opportunities for students. 4) Encourages student creativity as well as college and career readiness and success through an annual events open to public, private, charter and homeschool art programs.
Community Educators)
District Administrators
Non-profit Leaders
School Administrators (Principals
teacher leaders
Vice Principals)
Community Partners (e.g.
Date(s):
9/3/2025 - 6/3/2026
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~
Community Partners (e.g., Non-profit Leaders, Community Educators)~District Administrators~teacher leaders~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Pupil Outcomes~
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2025-2026 Orange County IB World Schools Coordinators Meeting

Date(s):
Ongoing
Cost:
Free
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
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2026 AP in the OC

Date(s):
Ongoing
Cost:
Free
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
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Acjachemen/Juaneno History and Cultural Tour For Educators

Date(s):
Ongoing
Cost:
Free
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
In Person
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AP Collaborative

Date(s):
Ongoing
Cost:
Free
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
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Brick by Brick

Date(s):
Ongoing
Cost:
Free
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
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Bridging Screening to Support

Date(s):
Ongoing
Cost:
Free
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Virtual
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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~
Virtual
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From Screening to Action: A Three-Part Learning Series for Site Leaders

California has introduced a new Risk of Reading Difficulties Screener for grades K–2. As site leaders, administrators play a pivotal role in ensuring that implementation is smooth, data is meaningful, and next steps truly support students. This three-part virtual professional learning series will equip administrators with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to lead screening efforts confidently and effectively. Each session will focus on a key phase of the screening process, with time built in for Q&A and collaboration.
teacher leaders
Vice Principals)
School Administrators (Principals
Date(s):
10/14/2025 - 1/13/2026
Cost:
Free
Integrated Supports~
School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~teacher leaders~
Virtual
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Conditions of Learning~
Asynchronous Online
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GATE Certification Program

Earn a certification to teach students who are gifted and talented through research-based strategies at half the cost of a university program. Sessions will be asynchronous and completed weekly as a cohort. Each week will focus on theory or practice of gifted services: characteristics of students who are gifted (including underrepresented gifted populations) and differentiation utilizing the gate standards of acceleration, depth, complexity, and novelty, as well as strategies to enhance, enrich, and extend the core curriculum.
Instructional Coaches
School Administrators (Principals
Vice Principals)
Classroom Teachers
Date(s):
9/1/2025 - 5/30/2026
Cost:
$1000
Whole Child Domain~
Classroom Teachers~Instructional Coaches~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~
Asynchronous Online
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Conditions of Learning~
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LTEL Network and Communities of Practice

Date(s):
Ongoing
Cost:
Free
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
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Mendez Historic Freedom Trail and Monument

Date(s):
Ongoing
Cost:
Free
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
In Person
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OC Civic Learning Celebration

K-12 Orange County educators, students, and their families are invited to participate in the OC Civic Learning Celebration. At the event, students will share their civic engagement projects. The Orange County Department of Education will recognize students who are receiving the Civic Learning Pathways certificate, as well as schools that have earned Civic Learning Awards. This is a FREE event. If you have students who would like to present, please ask students to complete the form below before March 31, 2026.
Parents / Caregivers
students
Classroom Teachers
Date(s):
Ongoing
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~
Classroom Teachers~Parents / Caregivers~students~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Conditions of Learning~
In Person
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OC Civic Learning Institute

During the OC Civic Learning Institute, school teams of educators will broaden their understanding of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions students need to become civic-ready. Participants will learn how to support classroom relationships and social awareness. Participants will synthesize structures to encourage academic conversations. Participants will develop a civic engagement project for their classroom or school. By the conclusion of the series, school teams will be equipped to pursue California Democracy School status and apply for Civic Learning Awards. Participants will be able to develop student activities to support the State Seal of Civic Engagement, including pathways for elementary and middle school students.
School Administrators (Principals
Vice Principals)
Classroom Teachers
Date(s):
10/7/2025 - 12/10/2025
Cost:
$150
Whole Child Domain~
Classroom Teachers~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Conditions of Learning~
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OC College & Career Pathways in the Arts

Date(s):
Ongoing
Cost:
Free
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Hybrid
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OCArts4All and OC Arts & Disability

Come and learn about the OCArts4All and OC Arts & Disability Student Art Showcases timeline, guidelines and other opportunities for student artwork. The OCDE arts coordinator and the Orange County Arts & Disability consultant will give an overview of the process, answer questions, and offer support for online submissions. Let’s celebrate student creativity together!
District Administrators
Classroom Teachers
Date(s):
11/5/2025 - 1/14/2026
Cost:
Free
Integrated Supports~
Classroom Teachers~District Administrators~
Hybrid
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Pupil Outcomes~
In Person
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Orange County Social Science Administrator Network 2025-2026

The OCSSA network is a forum of Orange County district leaders, principals, teacher leaders, and coaches. This network will discuss best practices and share resources to better History-Social Science teaching. During OCSSA network meetings, we will spend time learning from one another, deepening knowledge about best practice, and developing ideas for next steps.
Instructional Coaches
School Administrators (Principals
teacher leaders
Vice Principals)
District Administrators
Date(s):
9/18/2025 - 4/23/2026
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~
District Administrators~Instructional Coaches~teacher leaders~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Conditions of Learning~
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~
In Person
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See Me, Know Me: Supporting Students who are Multilingual Learners in the Arts

Teachers will be provided resources and time to create plans to implement with their students, applying the CA Arts Standards and Artistic Processes aligned with Project GLAD® strategies designed to support Multilingual Learners in all five Arts Disciplines.
District Administrators
School Administrators (Principals
Vice Principals)
Classroom Teachers
Date(s):
8/5/2025 - 2/12/2026
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~
Classroom Teachers~District Administrators~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Engagement~
In Person
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Unlock the Science of Reading: A 3-Part Professional Learning Series

Join us for an engaging 3-part series designed to build foundational knowledge of the Science of Reading and its classroom application. Each session is 2.5 hours, with optional asynchronous work available to deepen your learning. Participants who complete all sessions and the asynchronous component will earn an OCDE Literacy Badge and be eligible for 1 unit of continuing education credit. Whether you're new to the Science of Reading or ready to take your practice deeper, this series will empower you with tools to translate research into impactful instruction.
School Administrators (Principals
Teachers on Special Assignment
Vice Principals)
Classroom Teachers
Date(s):
11/20/2025 - 1/27/2026
Cost:
Free
Whole Child Domain~
Classroom Teachers~School Administrators (Principals, Vice Principals)~Teachers on Special Assignment~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Conditions of Learning~
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Virtual Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC)

Date(s):
Ongoing
Cost:
Free
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
In Person
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Vision-Driven Math Collaborative 25-26

We are excited to announce the launch of the 2025-2026 Vision-Driven series. This series is designed to hold space for district leadership teams to collaboratively explore ways to bring a district’s vision for mathematics teaching and learning to life.
teacher leaders
Teachers on Special Assignment
Instructional Coaches
Date(s):
9/18/2025 - 6/4/2026
Cost:
Free
Administrative Leadership~
Instructional Coaches~teacher leaders~Teachers on Special Assignment~
In Person
Curriculum Instruction & Academic Enrichment (CIAE)~
Conditions of Learning~
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