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Leadership Orange

Ever wonder what it truly takes to shape the future of 208,000 students every single day? Leadership Orange offers a rare, insider's look at the inner workings of our public schools. Go beyond the headlines and gain a deep understanding of how we prepare, inspire and empower students for a thriving future.
 

During eight engaging sessions, you'll experience behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on activities, meaningful interactions with students, and invaluable time spent with the experts who lead the way.

Leadership Orange meets monthly from 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at schools and facilities all across the county.

Gain a deeper understanding of our schools. Apply for Leadership Orange today!
 

Leadership Orange Application


Application Deadline is Friday, August 15, 2025.
 

Note - Open to Orange County residents only. OCPS employees are not eligible.

What past participants say...

  • JJ Lullen, Class 14
    What a WOW experience to see first-hand the many parts it takes to educate our children. Eye-opening to hear from and interact with those directing our vast Orange County Public Schools system.
  • Kea Cherfrere, Class 14
    Participating in Leadership Orange provided me with a valuable opportunity to witness the hard work and dedication of the OCPS leadership, teachers, and staff. Most importantly, I learned how to leverage resources from my organization to help remove barriers to education for students and families in Orange County.
  • Juliette Chiles, Class 13
    I am so grateful to have participated in Leadership Orange. As a parent volunteer, with Orange County Council of PTA, it provided me with the insight to better serve my community. The experience and the opportunity to better understand how OCPS works was amazing! Highly recommend.
  • Judy Hayes, Class 12
    After so many years in OCPS, as a student and then a parent, I was surprised that I learned things during Leadership Orange that even I never knew - about budgeting and calendaring, transportation and opportunities for every student to succeed. It helped me to be able to connect other parents with resources to help their children succeed, and bring fresh ideas back to my kids’ schools.

2025-26 Session Dates*

Friday, September 19, 2025
Friday, October 17, 2025
Friday, November 14, 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025
Friday, January 23, 2026
Friday, February 20, 2026
Friday, March 27, 2026 
Friday, April 17, 2026

Graduation during School Board Meeting in April or May 2026.
 

*Dates tentative and subject to change.


Call Public Relations at 407.317.3368 for more information.

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