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Collaboration in action! 📚✨

Educators from @centraliaesd , @lahabraschools and lowelljoint school districts came together for the OCDE Literacy Fellowship’s first full-day collaboration.

Teachers, coaches, special education teachers and intervention teachers examined their Tier 1 literacy systems—celebrating current strengths, identifying opportunities for greater clarity and recognizing their collective agency to strengthen instruction for every student.

We are grateful for the thoughtful conversations, shared learning and commitment of this incredible fellowship community. Strong literacy systems grow when educators learn and lead together! taken in Centralia Elementary School District by @ocdeptofed

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Education gives young people more than knowledge. It gives them choices.

Reflecting on the Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer shares why showing young people another path matters.

When students can see more possibilities for their future, they have more power to choose where that future can lead.

Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 Link in bio.

#FutureCurrent @ocdatoddspitzer by @ocdeptofed

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Orange County students continue to outperform statewide averages in English language arts, mathematics and science, according to newly released 2025-26 state assessment results.

About 59 percent of local students met or exceeded standards in English language arts, compared with 49 percent statewide. In math, the figures were 50 percent locally versus 38 percent statewide, while science results showed 46 percent in Orange County compared with 36 percent across California.

The latest data also show gains in math and science, though achievement gaps persist among some student groups.

🔗 Explore the results and learn more at the link in bio. by @ocdeptofed

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Nearly six years after the Bond Fire devastated Rancho Soñado, a new chapter is beginning.

OCDE recently broke ground on a $21 million Inside the Outdoors Education Center, marking a long-awaited return to the program’s longtime home in the Santa Ana Mountains.

The new center will feature classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, teaching pavilions and an amphitheater, giving future generations of students opportunities to explore science and the natural environment firsthand.

Before the 2020 fire, more than 100,000 students had experienced outdoor learning at Rancho Soñado. Soon, a new generation will have that opportunity.

🔗 Learn more at the link in bio. taken in Orange County, California by @ocdeptofed

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New year, new rules for California schools.

From artificial intelligence and student privacy to early math assessments and parent-teacher conferences, a new slate of California education laws will bring changes for students, families and educators.

Among the changes:
* New protections for student data used by education technology companies
* A statewide approach to identifying early math learning needs
* Updated requirements for English learner reclassification
* More flexibility for families to attend parent-teacher conferences remotely
* New rules ensuring students can access extracurricular activity information without relying on social media

Many of the laws take effect Jan. 1, while others will be phased in over the next few years.

The OCDE Newsroom breaks down 11 new laws and what they could mean for schools and families.

🔗 Read more at the link in bio. by @ocdeptofed

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The Orange County Department of Education is seeking an experienced technology leader to serve as assistant director of IT Systems and Database.

This position will oversee enterprise systems and database services, lead technical teams and help ensure the security, reliability and performance of the technology systems that support OCDE's work.

Location: Costa Mesa, California (on-site position)
Application deadline: Oct. 20 at 11:59 p.m.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.edjoin.org/Home/JobPosting/2283954 by @ocdeptofed

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What does it take to keep young people safe when the challenges keep changing?

In this episode of FutureCurrent, Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer joins Dr. Bean for a candid conversation about responsibility, prevention and the role education can play in creating safer communities.

Drawing on a career that has taken him from the classroom to law enforcement and public office, Todd brings a unique perspective to a question with no simple answer: How do we protect people today while creating safer pathways for tomorrow?

Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 Link in bio.

#FutureCurrent
@ocdatoddspitzer by @ocdeptofed

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From heartfelt reflections and words of encouragement to cheers from loved ones, graduation is a moment worth celebrating. 🎓

OCDE’s College and Career Preparatory Academy celebrated 166 graduates during its 2026 commencement ceremony, marking one of the program’s largest graduating classes to date.

The free public charter program offers flexible academic options and personalized support to students ages 16 to 25 to earn their high school diplomas. Crossing the stage marked a milestone for these graduates, achieved while balancing work, family and other responsibilities.

Watch some of the memorable moments captured by the OCDE Media Services team, featuring student speeches and celebrations.

🔗 Check out the full video at the link in bio. by @ocdeptofed

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Behind every classroom is a network of people helping educators stay ready to support students.

OCDE's Credentialing and Fingerprinting Services team helps education professionals across Orange County stay on track with their credentials, from fingerprinting and credential renewals to child development and emergency substitute permits.

Working with school districts and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, the team ensures employees have the appropriate credentials for their assignments.

With appointments available year-round every 15 minutes and schedules often booked three to four weeks in advance, the small but mighty team handles a steady stream of requests to keep educators moving forward.

🔗 Learn more at the link in bio. by @ocdeptofed

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An Orange County educator is among California’s top five teachers for 2027.

Wendy Saldivar, a fifth-grade Spanish dual immersion teacher at Loara Elementary School in the Anaheim Elementary School District, has been named one of five 2027 California Teachers of the Year.

With 12 years of experience, Saldivar has built a classroom where students develop bilingual skills, tackle challenges through hands-on learning and gain confidence in their abilities.

Saldivar was first recognized in April as one of six Orange County Teachers of the Year, when County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Stefan Bean, program sponsors and members of the school community surprised her on campus.

Fellow Orange County honoree Brittany Walters of Dr. Peter Marshall Elementary School in the Magnolia School District was also named one of four finalists for the statewide award.

🔗 Visit the link in bio to learn more about this distinction.

(Editor’s note: An earlier version of this post was removed by Instagram for reasons unknown to us.) taken in Orange County, California by @ocdeptofed

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Students know the future will require more than mastering a fixed set of skills.

In this episode of FutureCurrent, Dr. Julie Evans shares that when students are asked which skill they need most to succeed in the future, their answer is adaptability, including the ability to learn independently and remain flexible in their learning paths.

Their perspective reminds us that preparing students for what comes next also means helping them become confident, self-directed learners.

Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.
🔗 Link in bio.

#FutureCurrent by @ocdeptofed

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There's still time to register for OCDE's second annual Connected Leadership Conference.

Business services and human resources professionals from across Orange County will come together Oct. 20 for a free day of professional learning, collaboration and conversations about the challenges facing school districts.

This year's theme, "Navigating Transition Together," will guide sessions on financial planning, human resources, leadership, artificial intelligence and more.

The conference will feature keynote speakers John Gray of School Services of California and Megan Reilly of the Fiscal Crisis and Management Assistance Team, along with breakout sessions led by experts from OCDE and partner organizations.

Oct. 20 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.�OCDE Conference Center, Costa Mesa

Registration is free and still open. Find details at the link in bio. by @ocdeptofed

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