The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is a public education organization based on fundamental human values of honesty, commitment, responsibility, respect, integrity, and professional ethics. Our priority is service to students, districts and the community who look to us for support and educational leadership. We believe that the public deserves our complete candor and objectivity in our delivery of all services.

We provide a safe, caring, courteous and professional environment in a climate that fosters collaborative work and individual development for our employees. We hold each other and ourselves accountable for the highest level of performance, efficiency, resource management and professionalism.

Mission:

• We partner with Orange County school districts to provide over 500,000 students with a world class education that emphasizes standard-based skills in safe learning environments.
• We provide students with the following county-operated programs and services: Alternative and Correctional Education, Outdoor Science, Regional Occupational Program, Special Education, Child Care Services and Student Programs.
• We serve as a connecting agency among Orange County school districts, community college districts, local, state and federal governmental agencies, and community organizations.
• We respond to district and community requests for staff development, administrative, business, educational and support services.
• We partner with families, businesses, and the community to promote student success and well-being in Orange County.