Calling all educators! 🍎 Looking to teach in Orange County, Florida? Register for our next OCPS Virtual Teacher Job Fair! 🗓️Thursday, Dec. 5 ⏰8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 💻Secure your spot at bit.ly/OCPSDecTeacher2024. Have questions? Email recruitment@ocps.net! #ocps #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #teaching #teachers #education #WeAreOCPS #orangecounty #florida #nowhiring
Orange County Public Schools
Primary and Secondary Education
Orlando, Florida 43,481 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
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445 W. Amelia St.
Orlando, Florida 32801, US
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❤️🤍💙 This week, several of our schools held Veterans Day celebrations to honor the amazing veterans in our OCPS community and beyond. There were parades, performances and special recognitions to express gratitude to our servicemen and women. To our veteran community members, parents and staff, we express our deepest gratitude for your service to our nation. #ocps #VeteransDay #veterans #thankyouforyourservice #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #education #orangecounty #florida
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❤️ A bittersweet goodbye to a legend! After more than 25 incredible years with Orange County Public Schools, Mrs. Pabon took her final walk down the halls of Lawton Chiles Elementary. To show her just how much she means to them, the students and staff surprised her with a heartwarming clap-out! Enjoy retirement, Mrs. Pabon — and thank you for your years of dedication! #ocps #retirement #heartwarming #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #education #orangecounty #florida
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🎧 If you missed this week’s Mondays with Maria Podcast, you missed wonderful stories from three incredible OCPS employees who served our country. Take a listen to the advice they have for anyone considering joining the military. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! #veteransday #ocps #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #education #military #orangecounty #florida
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Congratulations to Mary Levy at Atwater Bay Elementary and Zohra Noorali Savja at Bay Lake Elementary on their new Assistant Principal roles! We're excited to see you take on this new challenge and continue making a positive impact on our students and community. Thank you for being a valued member of the OCPS family! #ocps #education #leadership #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #orangecounty #florida
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✨ Let's give a shout-out to some more OCPS Stellar Awards honorees, shall we? Thank you for taking care of our students each and every day! - Colonial High School 9th Grade Center Teacher of the Year Mr. Ramos and Support Person of the Year Ms. Gonzalez - Memorial Middle School Teacher of the Year Ms. Burnett - Atwater Bay Elementary School Support Person of the Year Gretel Perez and Teacher of the Year Amy Farwell - Endeavor Elementary School Teacher of the Year Ms. Weeks and Support Person of the Year Mr. Jose - Killarney Elementary School Teacher of the Year Mrs. Gutch and Support Person of the Year Mrs. Folkes - Maitland Middle School Teacher of the Year Mr. Frankenstein and Support Person of the Year Ms. Mojica Congrats to all of this year's honorees and finalists! See you at the Stellar Awards on Jan. 17, 2025 at Rosen Shingle Creek! #ocps #OCPSStellar #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #teachers #education #orangecounty #florida #WeAreOCPS
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Get ready to gobble up the latest stories from around the OCPS community, including: 🩺 PeopleOne Health is offering no-cost medical services for your physical, mental and social health. Learn more about this incredible employee benefit. 🏫 Say hello to the new Orange Technical College – West Campus! Learn about the exciting programs offered, from construction to cosmetology, and how students are being prepared for high-demand careers. ✨ We’re counting down to the Stellar Awards on Jan. 17, 2025! Get to know our Assistant Principal and Principal of the Year finalists and learn some fun facts about these superstar educators! Catch up now: bit.ly/OrangePealNov2024 #ocps #education #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #teachers #OCPSStellar #orangecounty
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❤️🤍💙 A day of respect and gratitude. Stonewyck Elementary School celebrated community veterans with beautiful performances and a parade during its Second Annual Veterans Day Ceremony! #ocps #VeteransDay #thankyouforyourservice #OrangeCountyPublicSchools
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It's Veterans Day and Orange County Public Schools honors all who served. To our community members, parents and staff who are veterans, we thank you for your service to our country. On this week's Mondays with Maria presented by Addition Financial Credit Union, we're hearing inspiring stories from our own veteran OCPS employees! They also have some words of wisdom for those considering a career in the military. #VeteransDay #veterans #ocps #thankyouforyourservice #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #florida
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What a week we've had! Not only did we cut the ribbon for our new Orange Technical College - West Campus, but we also held a Dedication Ceremony for Atwater Bay Elementary School! Atwater Bay, which opened in August, is our first elementary school built from our new district prototype. The campus includes safety enhancements, a focus on sustainability and much more. Our little Stingrays are swimming their way to success in their brand new school! #ocps #OrangeCountyPublicSchools #education #students #orangecounty #florida
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