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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.​​​​


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Strategic Plan

OCDE’s vision that Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success is outlined, along with eight strategic priorities and key performance indicators.​

Orange County Public Schools Directory

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


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​​​Fentanyl Dangers
What makes fentanyl exceedingly dangerous is its potency — and the fact tha​t many of its victims don’t know they’re taking the synthetic opioid.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Religious Expression in Public S​chools

​Since 1995, the U.S. Department of Education has published and periodically updated guidance on religious expression in public schools.​

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.​
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OCDE celebrates district partnerships through career education network

OCDE celebrates district partnerships through career education network

April 15 , 2024

Faculty, staff and local businesses throughout Central Orange County are collaborating to bring new career technical education courses to more than 15,000 students.  Recently, they were invited to join the Central Orange County Career Technical Education Partnership — known as CTEp — in its inaugural partner celebration. The March event at FLDWRK in Costa Mesa hosted more than 80 education professionals, college representatives, students and parents from its three partnering districts to showcase the accomplishments of their CTE programs and […]

Miramontes: OCDE harnesses AI’s potential while promoting responsible digital citizenship

Miramontes: OCDE harnesses AI’s potential while promoting responsible digital citizenship

April 15 , 2024

Once confined to science fiction, artificial intelligence has broken through to our reality, flashing its potential to transform industries and our society in ways never before imagined. And schools are no exception. AI isn’t just knocking on classroom doors anymore, it’s inside, and we are already discovering how it can make learning more engaging, interactive and tailored to the needs of each student. At the same time, it’s clear that there must be safeguards in place, along with proper guidance […]

Weekly roundup: Sunburst Youth Academy cadets shine bright at Anaheim Ducks game, and more

Weekly roundup: Sunburst Youth Academy cadets shine bright at Anaheim Ducks game, and more

April 12 , 2024

Swapping their school hallways for the ice rink, four students from Sunburst Youth Academy’s Class 33 color guard delivered a performance at the Anaheim Ducks home game against the Seattle Kraken at the Honda Center in Anaheim. The four cadets, hailing from Sunburst, a community high school for at-risk youth operated by the California National Guard in partnership with the Orange County Department of Education, proudly presented the colors during the national anthem on April 5, captivating thousands of hockey […]

Ocean View High honored as School of Excellence for empowering first-generation and low-income students

Ocean View High honored as School of Excellence for empowering first-generation and low-income students

April 11 , 2024

For its wide-ranging efforts to help first-generation and low-income students navigate the path to higher education, Ocean View High School in Huntington Beach has been named a School of Excellence by the American College Application Campaign. A total of 27 schools across the country were recognized this year by ACAC — that’s a national initiative of ACT’s Center for Equity in Learning — for their commitment to promoting postsecondary equity and success. Ocean View High, in collaboration with our state’s FutureReady CA […]