Membership Required: CCEA+ membership is required for all Conference attendees and presenters. Active members can register online for a discounted price; this discount is only available with online registration, through the member’s account login.

Confirmation: payment is required in advance of the event for all attendees and dinner guests, in order to process badges, meals and seminars — by April 3rd to be in time for badge printing, but no later than 4/10/26. Online registration provides immediate confirmation and an email receipt, with payment options including credit card, PayPal and eCheck (debit/withdrawal). Online registration is the preferred method for the 2026 Conference.

Once Registered: once paid, you are confirmed. Registered attendees can swing by Check-in table at the Conference hotel venue and pick up their badges. Advanced payment is sufficient, best before April 3rd for personalized badge printing and expedited check-in.

Group Registration: if you are purchasing for a group of attendees, our Group Registration allows you to easily register a number of attendees in one purchase. Receipt is automatically emailed for your records. Visit here for details and registration.

Meals Included: all Conference registrations include select meals listed below. For 2026, the Professional Awards Dinner and Model Schools Gala Dinner are additional for Conference attendees — it can be included as an add-on at a special discounted attendee price. If you plan to bring a guest to either Awards dinner, please purchase an Extra Dinner Ticket or consider purchasing a Table for 10 for your group.

• Breakfast Friday
• Breakfast Saturday
• Breakfast Sunday

Restrictions: the Conference weekend and events are for adults only. We are not able to accommodate students (including K-12 students of any age) and children at our events.

Accommodations: hotel accommodations are not included in Conference registration. Please arrange separately.

Conference venue: Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center
Hotel address: 2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505

We have a special group rate for a block of rooms at the Conference hotel venue). Available dates include Wednesday (limited), and Thursday-Sunday (open). Booking online is the preferred method for you to get the group rate discount. Room block reservations may have additional limitations. Discounted group rate includes complimentary guest Wi-Fi and discounted parking. Cut-off date for the group rate is Wednesday, March 25, 2026.

To book online: click this special reservation link for CCEA+ (special group block)

To book by phone: 1-800-228-9290 (ask for “CCEA+ group block” – if the representative does not know how to assist, please ask for a reservations manager to call you back)

Refunds and Transfers: we do not offer refunds on registrations or memberships, and cannot permit switching registrations for another person after orders are received. Billing policy (no refunds or transfers)

The framework below is just an initial guideline for the weekend, for planning purposes. Lots of other events and details will be added in the next few months!

The full schedule of events, breakout sessions, presentations and announcements will be included on this page in 2026 a few weeks before the events. Attendees will be provided access to an interactive app to schedule your days and join events.

Tentative Schedule Outline:

• Thursday, April 30, 2026
  • 7:00am – 8:30am | Model School Visit Trip Check-in
  • 8:30am – 4pm | Model School Visit Trip (bus departs 8:30am)
  • 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Conference early Check-in begins
  • 6:30pm – 9:30pm | Meet and Greet Social (party and reception)
• Friday, May 1, 2026
  • 7:00am – 10:00am | Registration and Check-in
  • 7:45am – 9:00am | Conference Opening & General Session: Welcome and Introductions
  • 9:15am – 4:15pm | Breakout Sessions, Seminars and Workshops
  • 6:30pm | Professional Awards Dinner
• Saturday, May 2, 2026
  • 7:00am – 8:30am | Check-in and Breakfast
  • 8:30am – 3:45pm | Breakout Sessions, Seminars and Workshops
  • 5:30pm | Bus Transportation begins for the Model School Gala
  • 6:30pm | President’s Reception at the Gala
  • 7:00pm | Model Schools Gala Awards Ceremony and Dinner
• Sunday, May 3, 2026
  • 7:00am – 8:30am | Buffet breakfast
  • 9:00am | CCEA+ members meeting
  • 10:00am | Special events to be announced
  • 12:00pm | Conference Closing

Initial schedule notes last updated: 9/5/25.

Dress Up Days: We’ll have a theme for each day of the Conference. Our style guide will be announced here in the future.

Meet and Greet Social: Celebrate with us — music, games, hors d’oeuvres, prizes and networking on Thursday, April 30th at the Conference venue. Will start around 6:30pm. Location and details to be announced. Free for Conference attendees!

Get Social: there will be an interactive schedule app announced in April for Conference attendees.  In the meantime, you can post and connect on social media.  Here’s how to find and tag us!

Instagram = @CCEAPlus
X/Twitter = @CCEAeducation
Facebook = Group

Professional Awards and Exemplary Programs Dinner: Friday, May 1st @ Los Angeles Marriott Burbank, starting at 6:30pm. Awards include Exemplary Programs, Superintendent of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Officer of the Year, Classified Employee of the Year, Counselor or Support Person of the Year, and our Student Essay winners. Exemplary Programs will be featured. Professional awards and the exemplary programs showcase will be presented in person, for the 2025-2026 school year. Dinner with a speaker, special guests, awards for personnel, essays, student art, Region Basket, Vendor’s Raffle/Auction Prizes. Book by 4/20/26; after that, tickets will only be available by credit card on site. Get Tickets & Event Details

Model Schools Awards Gala: Saturday, May 2nd @ Special location to be announced! At the Gala dinner, newly-selected Model Schools for 2026 will be awarded and recognized in person. Attire is evening casual. Tentative schedule: busing from the hotel to the gala starts as early as 6pm; President’s reception 6:30pm; dinner at 7:30pm, with the awards ceremony to follow. Book by 4/20/26. Seating is limited this year. Get Tickets & Event Details

Featured School Visits: see alternative education schools in action, on a guided tour. Sign up is a separate add-on to Conference registration. Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026. Includes school visits, lunch and bus transportation. Destinations to be visited may change depending on number of attendees and the schools. Transportation to and from the Conference venue is provided. Pickup will be at the Conference hotel venue at 8am, leaving at 8:30am, with the trip ending no later than 5pm. The bus trip is not included with Conference registration, and requires separate sign-up. Space is limited, please register early. Get Details & Sign Up

Exhibitor / Vendor Packages: reserve a vendor display table, select specialized advertising options (in print and online) and more at the CCEA Plus Conference. Participate in the raffle/auction and get special access. Reach an amazing audience of educators, administrators and education professionals across the state of California. We have great options to bring your team and participate during the Conference. Get Details & Sign Up (TBA)

Keynote Speakers: to be announced!

Student Art Show: we host a student art display each year in one of the main areas of the Conference. Consider including your students’ art. To include your students’ artwork in the display, Learn more

Student Design Contest: submit your student entries to design the Conference program cover art. Deadline 3/15/26. This year’s theme “Blazing New Trails: Innovation in Alternative Education”. Learn more

Student Essay Contest: enter your top student’s essay. 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 recognition at our annual CCEA Plus conference. Deadline 3/15/26. Learn more

Call for Presenters: if you are interested in joining us as a speaker, presenter, or have a seminar in mind for the Conference, please Apply here. We are always seeking content area speakers and exemplary programs to share with our attendees.

Purchase orders (PO) payment is required in advance of the event for all attendees and dinner guests, in order to process badges, meals and seminars — by April 3rd to be in time for badge printing, but no later than 4/10/26. We require our online Purchase Order Request Form to be completed in advance. *Discounted pricing is not available for purchase orders or offline payments.

Each registration is $899.00 per person using this method without any addons. An additional processing fee is required. Registrations can only be processed once actual payment is received (required in advance of event). Active members can only receive member discounts online.

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center

Nearby Features:

“The Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport welcomes you with spacious rooms, modern amenities and a prime Southern California location. Situated in Burbank, CA, our hotel places you near the Hollywood Burbank Airport, Universal Studios Hollywood, the North Hollywood Arts District and Burbank Town Center. Make time for a delicious meal at one of our restaurants, offering innovative California cuisine and specialty cocktails. Maintain your workout at our 24-hour fitness center or take a refreshing dip in our outdoor pools. If you’re hosting a meeting in Burbank, choose from over 46,000 square feet of event space, as well as access to additional convention facilities. Recharge in modern, pet-friendly hotel rooms with plush bedding, mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, large work desks and Wi-Fi. Reserve your stay in a concierge-level room for lounge access and free breakfast. As a proud partner in the Marriott Commitment to Clean, our hotel has redefined our cleaning standards and commits to focusing on health.”