CCEA Plus 2022 Friday Gala

Model School Award

We have two top-tier award programs to recognize outstanding alternative schools in California, giving the “Model School” distinction to qualified applicants:

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

The Model Community Day School (MCDS) 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

CCEA - AwardsCommittee 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 2024 theme is “Reaching for the Stars, Putting a Spotlight on Alternate Education”. 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 JuniorThe 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