Model Schools
The Model Continuation High School (MCHS) Recognition Program is sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE), Educational Options Division, in cooperation with the California Continuation Education Association (CCEA Plus). Learn more | Apply now
Exemplary Program
Committee designed for the special recognition of outstanding programs developed by our members that can be easily replicated by every continuation or alternative school. Learn more | Apply now
Teacher of the Year Award
The CCEA Plus Teacher of the Year is our most prestigious award. The recipient of this award is selected from regional teachers of the year. Learn more | Nominate a Teacher
Administrator of the Year Award
Regional award. The State Association wishes to join with the local areas in recognizing those individuals who stand above their peers in providing excellence to students in California’s Continuation High schools. Learn more | Nominate an Administrator
Classified Employee of the Year Award
Regional award. The State Association wishes to join with the local areas in recognizing those individuals who stand above their peers in providing excellence to students in California’s Continuation High schools. Learn more | Nominate a Classified Employee
Counselor or Support Person of the Year Award
Regional award. The State Association wishes to join with the local areas in recognizing those individuals who stand above their peers in providing excellence to students in California’s Continuation High schools. Learn more | Nominate a Counselor or Support Person
Superintendent of the Year Award
Regional award. The State Association wishes to join with the local areas in recognizing those individuals who stand above their peers in providing excellence to students in California’s Continuation High schools. Nominate a Superintendent
Officer of the Year (Student Resource Officer/Probation)
Regional award. The State Association wishes to join with the local areas in recognizing those individuals who stand above their peers in providing excellence to students in California’s Continuation High schools. Nominate an Officer
Student Recognition Awards
Student Art Showcase — CCEA Plus celebrates student artwork from alternative education all across the state of California. We host a student art display each year in one of the main areas of the annual Conference. To include artwork in the showcase, Learn more | Sign up
Student Design Contest — each year, CCEA Plus hosts a student contest to design the cover artwork for the annual Conference program. Teachers, admin or school staff can submit student entries each year, with a deadline usually in late March. Every Conference event has a unique theme and specifications presented on the contest page. For example, the 2023 theme is “Taking Off Into the Future”. Learn more | Enter contest
Student Essay Contest — each year, CCEA Plus hosts a student essay contest among alternative schools in the state of California. Each school may submit up to two essays, one from a Senior and one from a Junior. The top six essays will be recognized. The top three will receive awards and featured recognition at our annual CCEA Plus Conference. The deadline is usually in late March, and the annual contest page has guidance and requirements for student submissions. Learn more | Enter contest
Proclamation Award
Regional or state award given to recognize an individual or organization. Learn more
Life Membership Award
This state award is given to an individual who has worked on both the state and regional level to support CCEA Plus and continuation education. Learn more
Jerry Dean Medallion Award
Regional award given as recognition for service to continuation education. Learn more