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Members Trustee Area

Robert M. Hammond ............................................. Area 1

David L. Boyd ........................................................ Area 2

Ken L. Williams, Jr., D.O. ....................................... Area 3

John (Jack) W. Bedell, Ph.D. ................................. Area 4

Elizabeth Parker ..................................................... Area 5

Orange County Board of Education

Orange County Department of Education

Orange County Department of Education

VisionOrange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.

MissionThe mission of the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) is to ensure that all students are equipped with the competencies they need to thrive in the 21st century.

ValuesOCDE is dedicated to the fundamental human values of respect, responsibility, integrity, and professional ethics. Our priority is service to students, schools, districts, families, and community members. We provide a safe, caring, courteous, and professional environment that fosters collaborative work and individual development for our employees. We hold ourselves and each other accountable for the highest level of performance, efficiency, resource management, and professionalism.

Quick FactsOrange County Department of Education

Revenues

Revenue Limit Sources ...................................... 47%

Federal Revenue ................................................ 12%

Other State Revenues ........................................ 14%

Other Local Revenues ........................................ 27%

OCDE Employees*

Certificated .......................................................... 496

Classified ............................................................. 790

Total ................................................................. 1,286

Program Expenditures

Services to Students .......................................... 81%

Services to Educators Countywide ...................... 8%

Services to District Business Operations ........... 10%

Orange County Dept. of Education Support ........ 1%

Student Programs Conducted by OCDE

2012-2013 Students Sites ServedAlternative Payment Child Care Services ............................2,030 ............1

Central Orange County Career Technical Educational Partnership ...15,251 ............4

Community Home Education .............1,926 ............5

Community Schools/ Independent Study .............................7,845 ..........50

Juvenile Court Schools ......................3,175 ............7

Inside the Outdoors/ Field Programs ...............................101,354 ..........17

Special Education .................................500 ..........19

Total ...............................................132,081 ........103

*Based on permanent employees

About OCDEOCDE is a public education organization offering support services to 27 school districts and more than 600 schools and 20,000 educators serving over 500,000 students in Orange County. OCDE’s personnel offer support, professional development, and student programs through its divisions and departments: Administrative Services, Alternative Education, Business Services, Career and Technical Education, Information Technology, Instructional Services, Legal Services, School and Community Services, and Special Education.

Our vision is that Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success. We play a supportive role in the fulfillment of this vision in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses, and community organizations. We believe that to lead the nation in college and career readiness and success is a high ambition, but within the reach of Orange County students.

Your Orange County

Department of Education

03-2014

200 Kalmus Drive P.O. Box 9050 Costa Mesa California 92628-9050 Phone: 714.966.4000 Web: www.ocde.us

• Al Mijares, Ph.D., County Superintendent of Schools

• Jeff Hittenberger, Ph.D., Chief Academic Officer

OCDE Programs and Services Division of Administrative Services Renee Hendrick, Assistant SuperintendentSandy Hall, Executive Director

The Administrative Services Division provides a full range of services to the internal operations of OCDE. Services include accounting, benefits, budget, child nutrition, contracts, employer/employee relations, facility maintenance and operations, facility planning and construction, financial reporting, human resources, payroll, purchasing, reprographics, risk management, staff related professional development, and transportation for the schools and programs that are operated by OCDE.

• Web: www.ocde.us/Administrative

• Phone: 714.966.4061 or 714.966.4030

Division of Alternative Education Nina Boyd, Associate Superintendent

Alternative, Community, and Correctional Education Schools and Services (ACCESS) provides educational options to diverse student populations referred by local school districts, probation, and social services. We believe that all of our students can learn, that our programs are exemplary, and that our powerful learning strategies help students achieve success. Our purpose is to support students and school districts by providing services and programs that help them academically. The education within ACCESS is delivered through engagement, accelerated learning, and transition. ACCESS programs help students successfully re-enroll with their school districts, graduate from high school, continue on to college, or enter the workforce.

• Web: www.ocde.us/ACCESS

• Phone: 714.966.4311

Division of Business Services Wendy Benkert, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent

The Business Services Division is dedicated to delivering services that support the educational programs of Orange County school districts, partner agencies, and the business community it serves. The division provides a variety of advisory, management, technical, and compliance-related services to twenty-seven K-12 school districts, four community college

districts, and four regional occupational programs, as well as other governmental entities at the federal, state, and local levels. Business Services specializes in the areas of school financial accounting and budgeting; Local Control Funding Formula calculations; fiscal oversight and audit; district organization and boundary management; elections; commercial warrant review and approval; payroll and retirement processing and compliance; employer tax reporting; teacher credential monitoring and fingerprinting; and enterprise resource planning (ERP) application management. The division strives to improve efficiency and implement business solutions with a high level of customer service and professionalism, while fostering a collaborative work environment.

• Web: www.ocde.us/Business

• Phone: 714.966.4211

Division of Information Technology Carl Fong, D.B.A, CGEIT, CISM, CCTO, Executive Director

Information Technology (IT) supports Orange County school districts in a myriad of ways. Our Network and Telecommunications Team supports a Wide Area Network by providing access and support to county-offered services for school districts. Additionally, they provide internet access, web filtering, network support and security, wireless communications, voice and data services, desktop support, and videoconferencing. Our Application Development Team supports the following custom developed applications: payroll/retirement, time and attendance, bank reconciliation, and human resources. Our Software Support Team provides implementation and support for financials, credentials, imaging, workflow, electronic report management, website management, decision support reporting, and customer care support. Our Systems and Database team provides database administration, server administration, data storage administration, email, and backup and recovery administration.

• Web: www.ocde.us/IT

• Phone: 714.966.4185

Division of Instructional Services Sherry Opacic, Ed.D., Associate Superintendent

The Instructional Services Division is dedicated to providing professional development, credentialing opportunities, and support of student learning throughout Orange County school districts. Our purpose is to build the knowledge base and instructional expertise of educators so that all students meet or exceed Common Core

State Standards. We build professional capacity through leadership development at all levels, educational technology, curriculum and instruction, assessment and use of data, and learning support for the whole child to foster college and career readiness for Orange County students, educators, and administrators.

• Web: www.ocde.us/InstructionalServices

• Phone: 714.966.4361

Division of School and Community Services Ellin Chariton, Executive Director

The School and Community Services Division provides programs and services to students, families, educators, and community members that promote family self-sufficiency, school readiness, student engagement, academic achievement, youth development, and leadership. The ultimate goal of our student programs is to prepare students for college and careers by developing 21st century competencies. The division provides direct services to over 145,000 students through Inside the Outdoors Environmental Education Programs, Child Care Services, and other student programs. We provide a multi-faceted approach to improve the quality of early education and support services, and we connect community members to a variety of resources designed to provide a safety net in the areas of health and overall well-being for children and families throughout the county. In addition, we provide administrative support for charter schools, Orange County School Boards Association, and Williams and Valenzuela Legislation.

• Web: www.ocde.us/SCS

• Phone: 714.966.4313

Division of Special Education Services Dennis Roberson, Chief

The Special Education Services Division is a collaborative effort between local school districts and OCDE. Parents, local school district representatives, and OCDE staff meet to address the educational needs of students with moderate/severe disabilities referred to OCDE Special Schools and Programs. The Special Schools and Programs classes provide instruction for students with moderate/severe disabilities and low incidence disabilities (deaf/hard of hearing) who require intensive educational services. It is the goal of Special Schools to assist students in participating fully in their present and future environments and, whenever possible, return students to their district of residence. Students range from infants through age 21. The Special Education

Division provides leadership to local school districts in the area of autism, Basic Behavioral Training, coordination and training of district Behavioral Intervention Case Managers (BICM), and special education curriculum for students with moderate/severe disabilities. The division collaborates with community agencies to address the needs of students with moderate/severe disabilities and their families.

• Web: www.ocde.us/SPED

• Phone: 714.966.4132

Legal Services Ron Wenkart, General Counsel

The Legal Services staff advocates and promotes public education in Orange County by providing a variety of legal services within OCDE and to school districts, community college districts, regional occupational programs, and special education local plan areas. Legal Services provides advice and assistance in the areas of general public agency issues, Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), labor and employment, special education, student issues, education and training, and business issues such as contracts, construction, facilities, and purchasing.

• Web: www.ocde.us/LegalServices

• Phone: 714.966.4220

Career Technical Education Partnership (CTEp) Diana S. Schneider, Senior Director

The Career Technical Education Partnership is a “College and Career Readiness” program of the Orange County Department of Education and the Garden Grove, Orange, and Santa Ana Unified School Districts. CTEp provides high-quality electives in exciting career pathways for over 14,000 high school students annually. All courses are taught by credentialed teachers who have professional experience in the fields in which they teach. Students benefit by applying classroom learning to exciting real-world projects, exploring their talents and interests, and learning the soft skills necessary for the world beyond high school. Through a proven combination of applied academics, project-based learning, work-based learning, business internships, and career guidance, CTEp students have successfully entered a variety of occupations.

• Web: www.ocde.us/ctep

• Phone: 714.966.3528 or 714.966.3829