About Us

photoNorth Orange County Regional Occupational Program offers accredited career technical education and skills training as part of the public school system in Southern California.  North Orange County ROP teaches skills to about 21,000 students annually, 21,000 of whom are high school students. ROP holds classes at 23 high schools and three satellite locations. Classes are taught in wide range of career pathways.  Some classes articulate with local colleges and provide successful students with opportunites for advanced placement and/or college credit.

Regional Occupational Programs were founded in 1967 by then-Governor, Ronald Reagan, to provide work-ready employees for California businesses.  ROP programs came to Orange County in 1971.  There are four ROPs in the county, and together, all four provide career technical education to more than 60,000 students annually.   Download Student/Community Profile.

Upon successfull course completion, all North Orange County ROP students will be able to demonstrate Regional Occupational Program Expected Results for Students, or "ROPERS".

 

Accreditation

North Orange County ROP is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and its classes are certified by the California State Department of Education.

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Unique Features of ROP

• Experienced, professional instructors
• State-of-the-art equipment and software
• Paid and unpaid community-based workplace learning
• College credit or advanced placement with successful completion of some classes ...Read More about Courses
• Support services for students with special needs ...Read More about Services
• Instructional support is available at the Fundamental Skills Learning Lab to help students attain academic skills quickly.

Mission Statement

North Orange County Regional Occupational Program provides
high-quality, relevant career technical education, and prepares all students
to succeed in employment, career advancement and further education.
View ROP Mission Statement web page.
Download 8.5 x 11 printable color pdf.

Vision

North Orange County Regional Occupational Program will be recognized as the premier career technical provider in California for high school students.  Every high school student in each of our five districts will have access to a sequence of rigorous and relevant career technical courses.  These courses, taught by experienced and engaging instructors, will enrich students' high school experience and provide them with the career compass needed to navigate a challenging future.

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

• Who can take ROP classes?
 
• Where and when are classes held? 
 
• Can students earn high school credits for taking ROP classes?

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ROP Education Center - Main office, Adult Registration, and Student Information Services

North Orange County Regional Occupational Program Education Center
385 N. Muller Street, Anaheim, Ca  92801
Regular office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

The Student Information Services Department assists with registration and transcripts, etc. 
Contact Student Information Services for the status of classes: 714-502-5858.  Read more about Student Services...

ROP Instruction


North Orange County ROP courses integrate academic standards and hands-on training.  ROP classes, offered within several career pathways, are primarily for high school students.  California Education Code 52302.8 requires ROP's serve a smaller percentage of adults.  The primary methods of instruction are: classroom-only, Community Classroom (CC), and Cooperative Vocational  Education (CVE).  A few Heath Sciences and Medical Technology pathway classes are fee-based. 

Administration

ROP administrators work as a team to provide career technical training as part of the public school system in southern California

Business Partnerships

ROP works with local business and industries to provide internship and on-the-job training opportunities for students through partnerships. 

Classroom Locations

ROP holds classes in 23 high schools and at three satellite Career Technical Institute locations in North Orange County, California.  

ROP Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees Board agendas and Board calendar are posted on this page.

ROP's Celebration of Success

The annual North Orange County ROP Celebration of Success is an awards ceremony honoring and supporting student achievement. 

Teaching Opportunities

Visit our Human Resources web page to learn how to use EdJoin.org view ROP certificated (counseling or teaching), or classified (non-teaching) job opportunities.  Visit Human Resources...

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