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Don't miss our Project GLAD® Foundations Training in partnership with Cal State Fullerton in Fall 2026! Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

📅 Save the date! Two networks kicking off this fall: 🔹 SFP & MAS Network — Aug 14, 2026 🔹 Assessment & Accountability Networks — Sept 4, 2026 Join district & site leaders across Orange County for updates, resources, and connection. Mostly virtual, with in-person sessions too.

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Join a one-day training to strengthen collaboration and build equitable supports for multilingual learners—including dual language learners—receiving special ed services. 📅 Oct 16 or Dec 4, 2026 🕣 8:30am–2:30pm 📍 OCDE Bldg D $225/person — teams of 3 get a 4th spot free

Don't miss our Project GLAD® Foundations Training in partnership with Cal State Fullerton in Fall 2026! Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

📅 Save the Date! The Project GLAD® Spring Institute returns April 22, 2027 in Orange County, CA! A day of inspiration, collaboration, and practical strategies for educators supporting multilingual learners. Registration details coming later this year. #MultilingualLearners

✨ We were excited to be at the CA MTSS Professional Learning Institute this week! Project GLAD® is proud to connect with educators across California and share strategies that empower multilingual learners, foster equity, and create engaging classrooms for every student. 💙📚

OC secondary school counselors: Join our English Learner Counselor Toolkit PLC! Collaborate with fellow counselors and explore practical strategies, resources, and the CA EL Roadmap to support English Learners’ academic and social success. Register here: ocde.k12oms.org/1249-274039

🌎✨ Strong dual language programs start with strong leadership. The OCDE Dual Language Education Leadership Network brings leaders together to collaborate, share practices, and strengthen support for multilingual learners and biliteracy. Register: ocde.k12oms.org/1253-282205

Setting up the Project GLAD® booth! #ProjectGLAD #MTSS #MultilingualLearners

✨ This Week in Project GLAD®... ✨ The learning continues in **San Jacinto** as participants dive into our **4-Day Certification Classroom Demonstration**! 🎉 We're excited to watch this incredible group continue their certification journey! 💙📚 #multilingual #biliteracy

¡Qué semana tan increíble para Project GLAD®! #multilingual #learners #biliteracy #bilingual #Educación

The Orange County Department of Education’s school sites and offices will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day. OCDE wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend.

Congratulations to this year’s finalists! 👏 The 2027 CA School Counselor of the Year recipient will be honored during the California Association of School Counselors Annual Awards Ceremony on October 7, held in Riverside.