The Orange County Educator Alliance is a Jewish Federation of Orange County Rose Project initiative that brings together K–12 educators and administrators to strengthen education and community trust across Orange County.
Through professional development, practical classroom tools, and immersive educational experiences, the Alliance supports educators in fostering respectful, inclusive school cultures and navigating complex topics, including antisemitism and Holocaust education, with confidence and care.
As California continues implementing SB 1277 and the recently enacted AB 715, the Alliance equips educators with historical knowledge, instructional strategies, and classroom-ready resources that support high-quality, standards-aligned instruction.
Why the Orange County Educator Alliance Matters
Today’s educators are navigating increasingly complex classroom environments shaped by social polarization, misinformation, and rising incidents of bias and hate. Teachers are often asked to address difficult historical and contemporary issues without sufficient time, training, or support.
California's continued commitment to Holocaust and antisemitism education, including SB 1277 and AB 715, has created new opportunities and expectations for schools. The Alliance helps educators translate these statewide priorities into meaningful classroom practice through expert-led learning, trusted resources, and practical instructional strategies.
The Orange County Educator Alliance exists to ensure educators are not navigating these challenges alone. Grounded in best practices, lived experience, and trusted community partnerships, the Alliance provides professional support, credible resources, and meaningful learning opportunities that help educators build trust with students, families, and school communities.
What We Offer
The Alliance offers a growing suite of professional learning opportunities designed for K–12 educators across subject areas and grade levels, including:
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Professional development workshops supporting California's Holocaust and antisemitism education priorities through learning experiences focused on Holocaust education, antisemitism, and inclusive learning environments
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Classroom-ready tools and resources, including primary sources, multimedia content, and educational resources that help educators teach complex topics with historical accuracy and nuance.
- Learning experiences that deepen understanding of Jewish history, culture, identity, and contemporary Jewish identity.
- Networking opportunities with fellow educators across Orange County
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Access to respected experts and partner organizations
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Continuing education opportunities designed to strengthen instructional practices
All programming is designed to be practical, age-appropriate, and aligned with statewide and local educational priorities.
Supporting California's Statewide Education Efforts
California has made Holocaust and antisemitism education an increasing priority through legislation including SB 1277 and AB 715. The Orange County Educator Alliance supports educators by providing meaningful professional learning experiences, instructional resources, and collaborative opportunities that help translate these statewide priorities into effective classroom practice grounded in historical accuracy, inquiry, and age-appropriate instruction.
Signature Professional Learning Experiences
Throughout the year, the Orange County Educator Alliance offers immersive professional learning experiences that deepen educators' understanding of Holocaust history, antisemitism, Jewish history, and other complex topics relevant to today's classrooms. Participants engage with scholars, museums, primary sources, survivor testimony when available, and peer discussion while leaving with practical classroom resources and increased instructional confidence.
2026 - 2027 Professional Learning Series
- Monday, August 3: Understanding Antisemitism
- Sunday, November 8: The Arab-Israeli Conflict
- Sunday, January 31: Holocaust Education in Practice
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Sunday, April 11: Jewish American History
Who Should Participate
The Orange County Educator Alliance welcomes:
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K–12 classroom teachers
- School and district administrators
- Instructional coaches
- Teacher leaders
- Pre-service educators
Whether you are new to these topics or looking to deepen your expertise, the Alliance offers practical support for teaching complex topics with confidence, accuracy, and care.
