Upcoming Events

Orange County Social Science Administrator Network (OCSSA) When: Below are 6 dates 2024 - August 15, September 26, October 31, & December 5 2025 - January 16, March 13, 2025 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Location: Orange County Department of Education Cost: Free Registration website Flyer pdf file	The OCSSA network is a forum of Orange County principals, teacher leaders, and coaches. This network will discuss best practices and share resources to better History-Social Science teaching and learning. During OCSSA virtual network meetings, we will spend time learning from one another, learning together, and developing ideas for the next steps in professional development and practice.
The Mendez Tribute Monument Park Field Trip When: September 2024 - May 2025 (dates vary) Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM or 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Location: Mendez Tribute Monument Park Cost: Free Registration website Flyer pdf file	During field trips students will experience The Mendez Historic Freedom Trail and Monument to learn about the 1946 Mendez, et. al. v. Westminster School District of Orange County, et. al. case. The experience includes interactive panels and activities for students with an electronic device. The site is wifi enabled. Educators will be provided with lessons and activities to implement before and after trips. A law professional will be available to answer questions about the case.
The Acjachemen/ Juaneno History and Cultural Tour for Educators When: TBD	During this tour, educators will explore the history and culture of Acjachemen families, commonly known as the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians. Acjachemen community leaders will present at the Village at Putuidem, the Montanez Adobe, Los Rios, and the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians Tribal office. They will also help participants consider ways to center authentic stories of the Acjachemen in the K-12 classroom. A lunch will be included as part of the tour.
Ethnic Studies Curriculum Collaborative When: 5 dates below 2024 - October 15, November 5 2025 - February 4, March 4, & April 29 Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Location: Virtual Cost: Free Registration website Flyer pdf file California History Exhibit Visit When: March 29, 2025 & April 26, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Location: 31806 El Camino Real San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 Cost: Free Registration website March 29, 2025 Registration website April 26, 2025 Flyer pdf file
The purpose of this collaboration is to share History/Social Science, civics, and ethnic studies curriculum resources and approaches that align with the California Curriculum Frameworks. Educators will learn about legislative updates and implementation guidelines, as well as, discuss best practices during this online meeting series. During this tour, educators will explore the history of San Juan Capistrano communitites over time. The curator at the Adobe Blas will share artifacts and primary sources about Native American and local histories. Participants will consider ways to center the sources into the K-12 classroom.
OC Civic Learning Celebration When: April 24, 2025 - Celebration Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Orange County Department of Education Cost: Free Registration website Flyer pdf file	K-12 Orange County educators, students, and their families are invited to participate in the OC Civic Learning Celebration. At the event, students will be asked to share their civic engagement projects. The Orange County Department of Education will recognize students who are receiving the Civic Learning Pathway 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 this form HERE [Online Form]

Orange County Social Science Administrator Network (OCSSA)

When: Below are 6 dates

2024 - August 15, September 26, October 31, &

December 5

2025 - January 16, March 13, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Orange County Department of Education

Cost: Free

Registration website

Flyer pdf file

The OCSSA network is a forum of Orange County principals, teacher leaders, and coaches. This network will discuss best practices and share resources to better History-Social Science teaching and learning. During OCSSA virtual network meetings, we will spend time learning from one another, learning together, and developing ideas for the next steps in professional development and practice.

The Mendez Tribute Monument Park Field Trip

When: September 2024 - May 2025 (dates vary)

Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM or 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: Mendez Tribute Monument Park

Cost: Free

Registration website

Flyer pdf file

During field trips students will experience The Mendez Historic Freedom Trail and Monument to learn about the 1946 Mendez, et. al. v. Westminster School District of Orange County, et. al. case. The experience includes interactive panels and activities for students with an electronic device. The site is wifi enabled. Educators will be provided with lessons and activities to implement

before and after trips. A law professional will be available to answer questions about the case.

The Acjachemen/ Juaneno History and Cultural Tour for Educators

When: TBD

During this tour, educators will explore the history and culture of Acjachemen families, commonly known as the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians. Acjachemen community leaders will present at the Village at Putuidem, the Montanez Adobe, Los Rios, and the Juaneno Band of Mission Indians Tribal office. They will also help participants consider ways to center authentic stories of the Acjachemen in the K-12 classroom. A lunch will be included as part of the tour.

Ethnic Studies Curriculum Collaborative

When: 5 dates below

2024 - October 15, November 5

2025 - February 4, March 4, & April 29

Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

Registration website

Flyer pdf file

California History Exhibit Visit

When: March 29, 2025 & April 26, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Location: 31806 El Camino Real San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

Cost: Free

Registration website March 29, 2025

Registration website April 26, 2025

Flyer pdf file

The purpose of this collaboration is to share History/Social Science, civics, and ethnic studies curriculum resources and approaches that align with the California Curriculum Frameworks. Educators will learn about legislative updates and implementation guidelines, as well as, discuss best practices during this online meeting series.

During this tour, educators will explore the history of San Juan Capistrano communitites over time. The curator at the Adobe Blas will share artifacts and primary sources about Native American and local histories. Participants will consider ways to center the sources into the K-12 classroom.

OC Civic Learning Celebration

When: April 24, 2025 - Celebration

Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Orange County Department of Education

Cost: Free

Registration website

Flyer pdf file

K-12 Orange County educators, students, and their families are invited to participate in the OC Civic Learning Celebration. At the event, students will be asked to share their civic engagement projects. The Orange County Department of Education will recognize students who are receiving the Civic Learning Pathway 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 this form HERE [Online Form]

Upcoming Events

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