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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

View the online version, or contact Media Services for a printed version.​

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Educational Partner Survey

The Orange County Department of Education is inviting local educators, students, parents and other community members to provide feedback by Sept. 27.

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.​
Irvine principal is among nine nationwide to earn award for outstanding leadership

Irvine principal is among nine nationwide to earn award for outstanding leadership

October 17 , 2024

The principal of South Lake Middle School in the Irvine Unified School District has been named one of just nine recipients nationwide of the 2024 Terrel H. Bell Award for outstanding school leadership.  Announced this week by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel A. Cardona, the prestigious award was presented to South Lake’s Belinda Averill and eight other principals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, inspired change and promoted student success. Averill is one of only two educators in California to receive […]

OCDE conference helps language professionals bridge gaps in school communities

OCDE conference helps language professionals bridge gaps in school communities

October 16 , 2024

The work of interpreters and translators is vital to the success of Orange County’s multilingual learners, with 77 percent of the county’s school districts requesting interpreting and translation support every month, according to data collected by the Orange County Department of Education. To meet this growing demand, OCDE hosted the 2024 Interpreters and Translators Conference from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, welcoming language professionals from 80 school districts across the country. The annual conference provided a platform for attendees to […]

Ocean View High School opens new WellSpace to support student wellness

Ocean View High School opens new WellSpace to support student wellness

October 16 , 2024

Ocean View High School unveiled the Huntington Beach Unified School District’s latest WellSpace — called “The Well Nest” — to board members and staff during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 8. The newly revamped space offers a quiet area for students and staff to practice mindfulness and emotional self-regulation. Activities like kinetic sand, puzzles and coloring books provide opportunities for visitors to refocus and recharge during the school day. The WellSpace initiative — developed by the Orange County Department of […]

OCDE’s Language Services honored with Golden Bell Award

OCDE’s Language Services honored with Golden Bell Award

October 11 , 2024

The California School Boards Association has recognized the Orange County Department of Education’s Language Services unit with the Golden Bell Award, which honors school programs that go above and beyond to ensure student success.  In recent years, OCDE has significantly revamped its language services under the direction of Program Specialist Natalia Abarca and Director of Student Achievement and Success Stacy Deeble-Reynolds. The team is dedicated to promoting language access to students and parents across the county by providing interpreting and […]