About Us

Orange County Department of Education

Orange County Department of Education
Instructional Services
200 Kalmus Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626


Christine Olmstead, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent
Instructional Services Division
Email: colmstead@ocde.us
Phone: 714.966.4396


Instructional Services
The Instructional Services division is dedicated to supporting professional development and student learning in Orange County school districts. Our purpose is to build the knowledge base and instructional expertise so that all students meet or exceed California Standards. We believe that change in practice only happens when educators learn and practice over time. Leadership Development, Instructional Technology, Teacher Development, Curriculum and Standards and Learning Support in prevention and intervention are the focus areas of our work.