California Continuation Education Association Plus

Independent Study applications due Sept. 30th (extended deadline). If you submitted an "intent" to apply for Model Schools, but have not sent your application yet, please contact us!

Student and Staff Success at California Continuation Education Association (CCEA Plus)

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The Voice of Alternative Education

The California Continuation Education Association Plus (CCEA Plus) was formed to advocate for the interests of alternative education school students and staff. CCEA's member-driven organization now serves as the professional community and advocacy group for both continuation and community day schools.

What's Happening Now:

Conference 2027 : April 22-25 @ Visalia, CA | Get details and register
New Event : Meet & Greet (free) on Sept. 25th in Sacramento, CA | Details & RSVP
Leadership Academy : Sept. 26th (Sacramento) | Oct. 10th (Anaheim) | Sign-up
New Program : Independent Studies Recognition Program | Learn more | Apply now
Model Schools : New application for 2026-2027 | for Continuation HS | for Community Day
Conference 2026 : New videos and seminars | Photo gallery
News : Latest blog | Become a Reader

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Proud Sponsor of the 2023 Conference

Proud Sponsor of the 2023 CCEA+ Conference: Paxton/Patterson

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Blazing New Trails

CCEA Plus now supports continuation schools, community day schools and independent studies in California. #AltEd

Professional Member

Become a professional member now for just $80.

Professional Member

Members are the driving force behind CCEA+

School Membership

Enroll your school or university for teachers and staff.

School Membership

Bring everyone who works at your school into the fold.

Affiliate Membership

Get huge benefits for your business as a member.

Affiliate Membership

For business owners and employees.

CCEA Plus Membership Benefits

We are member-run and supported. Our members are the driving force behind CCEA+ and alternative education.

Join your CCEA+ organization as a professional member, enroll your school or university, or sign up your business as an affiliate. Get instant access.

Participate in our tight-knit community for alternative educators:

Special access to members-only content and webinars on the CCEA website.

Discounted rates and special options to conferences and events.

Member opportunities for professionals, schools and businesses.

Exclusive access to member features and the professional community.

Participation in CCEA Plus advocacy efforts and direction.

Subscription to our newsletter, regional workshops and more!

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CCEA Plus Conference, Lifetime Achievement Award

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Upcoming Events & Programs

Annual Conference

State Conference, California Continuation Education Association (CCEA Plus)

The 2027 Conference will be held April 22-25 in Visalia, CA. Event details are up now, with early registration starting soon. New videos, seminars, and photos are are up now from the 2026 Conference. Thank you for coming!

Conference Details

Gala and Awards

Model Schools Gala, California Continuation Education Association (CCEA Plus)

For 2026-2027 Awards, nominations for professional awards open Nov. 1st. Model School and Independent Study applications are up now, due Sept. 30th. Professional awards dinner April 23rd, and Model Schools Gala April 24th.

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Model Schools

Applications are up now, for MCHS (Continuation Hig) & for MCDS (Community Day Schools). Sponsored by the California Dept. of Education (CDE), we recognize outstanding alternative schools. Apply to be a Reader.

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CCEA Plus now supports and advocates for Community Day Schools and Independent Studies: Become a member | Become a Model School

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