No more first day jitters! Our newest OCPS teachers rocked Great Beginnings last week! For the first time since 2019, this event was held face-to-face, led by our awesome veteran teachers. They helped our new educators connect with the district's vision for teaching and learning, all while having a ton of FUN! #ocps #ocpsmeanssuccess #education #WeAreOCPS #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #orangecounty #florida #teachers #teaching
Orange County Public Schools
Primary and Secondary Education
Orlando, Florida 42,108 followers
OCPS is the 8th largest school district in the U.S. (4th in FL) with 210 schools, about 209,000 students & 24,000 staff.
About us
Orange County Public Schools is recognized as one of the top urban school districts in the nation – the 8th largest school district in America (4th in Florida) with 210 traditional schools, approximately 206,000 students and over 24,000 employees. OCPS students enjoy equity and access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, including magnet programs with specialized curriculum from Kindergarten to 12th grade. Offerings include aviation and aerospace, laser photonics, agriscience, theater and performing arts, International Baccalaureate, international studies, law and finance, engineering, science and technology, foreign language, criminal justice, medical technology, veterinary science and other specialties. OCPS is also known for encouraging students to pursue college credits through Advanced Placement courses. In fact, OCPS high school graduates pass AP exams at a higher rate than students in Massachusetts, the highest scoring state in America. Career and technical education programs are infused in middle and high school curriculum, where students can explore career options, earn industry certifications and even receive an AA degree when they graduate. Every year, more than 100 graduates from OCPS high schools are accepted into top-20 colleges and universities around the country, as well as U.S. service academies. The district also boasts a 97.9% graduate rate among its 20 traditional high schools. By 2020, every OCPS student had a laptop or digital device as a part of an aggressive and innovative digital learning program. The Center for Digital Education and National School Boards Association ranks OCPS among the top 10 on its annual Digital School Districts Survey. Currently, every secondary student has a laptop. OCPS celebrated its 150th anniversary in December 2019. Thanks to Orange County voters and taxpayers, 50 new schools have been built and more than 120 school construction projects completed since 2003.
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http://www.ocps.net
External link for Orange County Public Schools
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 10,001 employees
- Headquarters
- Orlando, Florida
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1869
- Specialties
- education, primary, secondary, post-secondary, technical, career, technology education, teaching, K-12 education, arts education, high school sports, and youth development
Locations
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Primary
445 W. Amelia St.
Orlando, Florida 32801, US
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Employees at Orange County Public Schools
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Make way for more healthcare heroes! 🩺🤍 Huge congrats to the latest graduates of the Practical Nursing Program at Orange Technical College! Last week, they joined the amazing world of nursing during a heartwarming pinning ceremony. Some of the grads were even pinned by family members carrying on the legacy of care! We can’t wait to see the incredible things you’ll accomplish. #ocps #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #CTE #education #nursing #WeAreOCPS
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Have you seen the latest pictures of Atwater Bay Elementary School? The little Stingrays are going to love their new home! This is one of three new schools opening next month in order to better serve our growing Orange County Public Schools community. In addition to Atwater Bay, Luminary Middle School and Innovation High School will officially open their doors to students on Aug. 12! #ocps #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #education #newschool #WeAreOCPS #ocpsmeanssuccess
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Want to chat with a friendly face about launching your career in education? Join our virtual Meet the OCPS District Recruiter event on Wednesday, July 24! - Learn about teaching, certification, social work and substitute teaching opportunities within our district - Ask all your burning questions about joining the OCPS family - Score some awesome tips and resources to kickstart your journey Secure your spot at https://lnkd.in/g9hg-pYj and spread the word to your teacher squad! #OCPS #EducationCareers #nowhiring #teaching #education #WeAreOCPS #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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🎂 🎉 Happy birthday to our SUPERintendent, Dr. Maria Vazquez! Thank you for your amazing leadership and all you do for OCPS. #ocps #happybirthday
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A big THANK YOU to Rollins College, our Platinum Sponsor of Great Beginnings! Their support is instrumental in getting our new teachers prepped and excited for the upcoming school year. With partners like Rollins, we can ensure a successful start for both educators and students. #ocps #sponsorship #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #safety #education #thankyou
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This summer, 150 OCPS high school students are ditching the beach and interning across various departments throughout our district, including IT and video production! It's all part of our Internship Experience Program. Through these paid internships, our students are gaining invaluable real-world experience and building solid resumes before graduation! #ocps #ocpsmeanssuccess #WeAreOCPS #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #orangecounty #florida #interns #internships
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$10,800 in additional incentives, $2,000 sign up bonus, $0 cost health insurance option, no weekends or late nights... Those are just some of the benefits when you join Orange County Public Schools as a bus driver! 🚌 Our transportation team heroes are the smiling faces that start the day off right for thousands of students. In addition to bus drivers, we are also looking for skilled fleet mechanics. Apply today at drive.ocps.net! #ocps #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #WeAreOCPS #nowhiring #education
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More than 600 attendees came together at the Central Florida Homeless Education Summit to learn how to support amazing students like Raissa and Jonathan. (Watch the video to hear their stories) Raissa Louis is now heading to the University of North Florida to major in social work. Jonathan Dupre will be at the University of Central Florida pursuing his passion for studio art, thanks in part to the Pursuit of the Arts scholarship! These students are resilient and brave, sharing their stories to inspire others. Their journeys highlight the importance of supporting homeless students and their families. Want to help? Visit homeless.ocps.net for resources to aid families in need. Support students like Jonathan with a tax-deductible donation to the Foundation for OCPS' Pursuit of the Arts Fund: bit.ly/4bRdTIK Foundation OCPS #ocps #homelesseducation #supportingstudents #resilience #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #florida
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Check out the latest photos of Innovation High, our new OCPS high school! Superintendent Maria Vazquez took a tour of the campus this week and all we can say is WOW — families and teachers are going to LOVE it! This school, built with your support through the half-cent sales tax, will officially open its doors next month. #ocps #WeAreOCPS #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #orangecounty #florida #newschool #construction #education #innovation
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