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

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.

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.

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.