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​​​​5-3-1 Strategic Plan
OCDE's work is guided by the 5-3-1 Strategic Plan​. Built around five key initiatives, three district-focused objectives and one bold goal, ​the plan provides a roadmap for advancing educational excellence across the county.​
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Orange County Schools Directory​

OCDE has unveiled a searchable online directory of Orange County schools, complete with a services index to help connect you with the right department.​​

​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.​

Public Notices

The following public notices are posted for informational purposes for Orange County community members.
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Supports and R​​esources​

OCDE is committed to connecting students, families and schools with services that promote academic success, wellness and strong communities. ​

California School Dashboard

This online platform provides an annual update on district and school performance, offering accessible data to help families, educators and communities understand how public schools are supporting students​.​

District Fiscal Assistance

OCDE provides fiscal oversight and guidance to Orange County’s 28 school districts, ensuring financial stability while supporting student success.

Professional Learning Opportunities​

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.
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​​​​​​County Offices of Education Explained

This​ brief video that explains what county ​​offices of education do and how they support school systems, students and families throughout the state.​​​​

OCDE Newsroom

OC Impact School: At Golden View Elementary, hands-on learning grows from farm to classroom

OC Impact School: At Golden View Elementary, hands-on learning grows from farm to classroom

May 13 , 2026

Quick look: Golden View Elementary in the Ocean View School District blends open-concept classrooms with a working school farm, where students take on real responsibilities and connect learning to real-world experiences — an approach that earned the school recognition as an Orange County Impact School. Inside a classroom at Golden View Elementary, the atmosphere feels more like a welcoming lounge than a traditional school setting. Soft string lights line the walls. Flexible seating invites learners to gather in small groups […]

FutureCurrent: CEO Sloane Keane on the transformative power of mentorship

FutureCurrent: CEO Sloane Keane on the transformative power of mentorship

May 12 , 2026

Sloane Keane, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the OC and IE, recently appeared on the FutureCurrent podcast to share how meaningful mentorship relationships can open doors for young people and expand access to opportunity.

OCDE students reflect on the significance of service, sacrifice through Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest

OCDE students reflect on the significance of service, sacrifice through Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest

May 11 , 2026

Quick look: Top student entries in the annual Jack R. Hammett Memorial Day Essay and Art Contest were honored at the Orange County Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, May 6. For many, Memorial Day simply represents an extra day off — a day for barbecues in the park, picnics on the beach and time spent with family and friends. But for Cadet Titus Foreman of Sunburst Youth Academy, the holiday has a more personal meaning. “For a long time, […]

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos freshman creates sensory station for former school, and more

Weekly roundup: Los Alamitos freshman creates sensory station for former school, and more

May 8 , 2026

A Los Alamitos High School freshman has created a sensory station at his former elementary school designed to support students with special needs. Wesley Avery, a former Hopkinson Elementary School student, recently completed the project as part of his efforts to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. The project involved more than 200 hours of planning, fundraising, construction and volunteer coordination. Inspired in part by his younger brother’s experience in the school’s preschool special education program, Wesley created the sensory […]