Conference 2021 Rescheduled to September 16-19

CCEA Executive Board Decisions

Dear Valued Members, It is with deep regret that CCEA+ must postpone the annual Conference from April to September 2021. Even though we have made tremendous strides to create, prepare and structure a conference with your health as our top priority, San Diego County health officials and the Port District will prevent CCEA+ from hosting the events in April as … Read More

COVID-19 Update for September 2020

CCEA Executive Board Decisions

So much has happened over the last few months, and we sincerely appreciate your flexibility and patience while we navigate the mandates and changes due to COVID-19. We wish each of you all the best with the new school year, and continue to be here to support your efforts, both at continuation schools and community day schools. We have some … Read More

Alternative School Challenges During the Pandemic

EdSource article featuring CCEA Plus members

From the President of CCEA Plus: Just wanted to give a shout-out to our CCEA+ team for providing great insight into the challenges our students face along with alt. ed. schools during this time. Here’s the link if you haven’t had a chance to read it:   Alternative schools’ ‘relentless’ fight to keep track of students during pandemic | View … Read More

Important Conference 2020 Update

CCEA Executive Board Decisions

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to recent COVID-19 State and Federal mandates, and for the safety of our members and attendees, the 2020 Conference has been postponed to the weekend of April 15 – 18, 2021, at the same location, the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Read the full update here With the COVID-19 pandemic greatly affecting all of our lives … Read More

Become a Model School Reader this September

California Model School Flag - CCEA

A Message from CCEA’s President, Scott Braden Greetings CCEA members, I hope this email finds you well. As you know, CCEA, in conjunction with the California Department of Education, reads all of the Model School applications each year. There is both a Northern California Reading as well as a Southern California Reading. We encourage you to consider participating in either … Read More

President’s Letter 2018

CCEA Plus Graduation

A Message from the 2018-2019 CCEA President, Scott Braden: Welcome to the California Continuation Education Association — the voice for all things continuation education. Historically, CCEA has been instrumental in structuring success for schools and students up and down the State. Today, CCEA is growing and expanding as an organization. It’s mission and vision is committed to honoring, advocating, resourcing, … Read More

President’s Letter 2017

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Welcome 2017 Message from CCEA President – Febrauary 16, 2017 I would like to welcome you to 2017 and a re-branding of the California Continuation Education Association.  We begin the year with 37 outstanding schools being eligible to be named Model Continuation Schools by the California Department of Education.  In addition, our website has undergone a complete makeover and looks … Read More

The Changing Face of Continuation Schools

CCEA - The Changing Face of Continuation Education

As we move into the LCFF/LCAP era, California’s 520 continuation high schools take on increased significance. The LCFF focuses on low income and foster youth and English language learners, who make up a majority of a continuation school’s student body. To help meet a school district’s LCAP priorities in student engagement, school climate and student achievement, continuation schools must be … Read More

President’s Letter 2015-2016

CCEA - study

Welcome to the website of the California Continuation Education Association (CCEA)!  For thousands of California students, the Continuation School is a second chance, and in some cases the last chance, to re-direct their academic and socio-emotional path from one of imminent failure and dropping out to graduating with a high school diploma.  As an alternative educational option, California’s Continuation Schools … Read More