KOCE-TV is one of the largest educational broadcasters in the country.
KOCE Classroom is the cornerstone of our educational service, providing nearly a half million K-12 students each year in over 80% of Orange County schools with access to materials that create a rich and exciting educational experience.
Taking action in Orange County schools
The KOCE Classroom initiative takes our mission to educate Orange County beyond broadcast television. KOCE Classroom creates a collaborative environment for teachers dedicated to improving on standard curriculum. Participating schools can access over 500 hours of on-air educational broadcasts, as well as thousands of online videos, still images, speeches, and articles to create an exciting and rich educational experience for their students. KOCE Classroom also supports teachers and parents through outreach events highlighting curriculum standards and core PBS Kids content.
Teacher training
KOCE Classroom provides free professional development to schools. Our program has provided training to over 6,000 Orange County teachers, giving them the support and resources to engage students with media tools in the classroom.
Educational Programs and Services
KOCE Classroom proudly supports student filmmakers by sponsoring the California Student Media Festival, the nationís oldest student film festival. By rewarding excellence and creating visibility for student productions, KOCE Classroom plays a key role in encouraging the integration of video and multimedia in the classroom. KOCE Classroom also offers Orange County teacherís access to Mission US, an American History Interactive gaming platform, the PBS KIDS GO! Writerís Contest and PBS TeacherLine, the premier source for online professional development.