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Orange County Schools details hiring and retention plan; expands international teacher partnerships

Orange County Board of Education · March 25, 2026
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Summary

District HR presented a staffing update highlighting a below-2% certified vacancy rate, new supports for beginning teachers, a rise in National Board-certified teachers, broader use of international-recruitment partners and plans to improve substitute fill rates and employee engagement.

District HR staff presented an update to the board on Priority 3 of the strategic plan, which focuses on recruiting, hiring, supporting and retaining high-quality staff.

HR presenters said certified vacancies are below 2% and classified vacancies below 5%, and described specific retention efforts including monthly professional development for EC (exceptional children) staff, creation of EC lead-teacher roles to support compliance and a focus on beginning-teacher mentorship. "So one of the…

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