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You’re Invited: Annual Abilities Awareness Event on April 23
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Join the Irvine Unified School District’s Special Education Department and Community Advisory Committee for the Annual Abilities Awareness Event.

• Date: Wednesday, April 23,
• Time: 5-7 p.m.
• Location: Cadence Park School (750 Benchmark, Irvine, CA).
   

This year’s theme, “Allyship in Action!”, celebrates the strengths and talents of every individual while recognizing the power of allyship among teachers, students, and families.

This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there! More...

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​IUSD Hosts Annual Professional Learning Summit on Teaching and Learning
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While students had a three-day weekend, IUSD staff participated in the District’s Professional Learning Summit on March 3. Organized by the Education Services Department, the event offered more than 240 breakout sessions led by more than 150 IUSD educators across three high school venues. More than 2,200 teachers, staff, and administrators attended.

This year’s summit focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in education, with all teachers attending a required session on AI literacy, awareness, and ethical use. Additional breakout sessions covered AI’s practical applications in instruction, including personalized learning, Special Education, STEM, literacy, fine arts, student engagement and social-emotional learning. More...

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IUSD Launches New Early College Program for 2025-26 School Year
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IUSD is excited to announce, in partnership with Irvine Valley College (IVC), the launch of the new Early College Program (ECP) for incoming 9th-grade students starting the 2025-26 school year. This program offers academically qualified students a unique opportunity to earn nearly two years of transferable college credits while completing their high school education. The ECP can save students both time and money, which can be directed toward a career, graduate work or other academic goals. The ECP application deadline is April 11, 2025! More...

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Preparing for School Success: A Guide to Transitioning into Pre-K and Kindergarten
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Starting pre-kindergarten or kindergarten is an exciting milestone for both children and parents. As your little one embarks on this new journey, ensuring they are prepared can help ease the transition and set them up for success. Included are a few key items parents should know to best support their child during this transition, such as what to expect and key readiness skills. More...

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Planning for Summer Break
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After a long school year, children can certainly benefit from rest and relaxation. Equally important is maintaining social connections and engaging in enriching activities. The Irvine Public Schools Foundation (IPSF) and the City of Irvine offer affordable and high-quality programs that allow our students to stay connected to others and keep their minds active. From exciting and enriching activities to job opportunities for high school students, there’s something for every Irvine student. More...

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​IUSD Mental Health and Academic Resources
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As we head into the last few months of the school year and enter the busyness of academic commitments and end-of-year activities, we would like to remind our families of the mental health and academic supports available through IUSD. These resources include:

• The IUSD Family Counseling Center offers short-term, evidence-based mental health services provided by licensed mental health therapists for IUSD K-12 students and families.
• Care Solace connects families with free, confidential mental health support and community-based social services, including medical care, housing support and food assistance.
• Hazel Health provides IUSD students (K-12) with free virtual mental health counseling from licensed therapists, with no long wait times or doctor referrals needed.
• Academic supports, such as Khan Academy and Paper Tutoring, can also help alleviate stress, contributing to improved overall mental health.

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