Happy New Year CCEA Community!
The 2021 Conference was a big success! Thank you all so much for being a part of it — check out the photos and videos online. Log in to your member account to watch the seminars. We’re excited to share lots of big news, below.
May 5 – 8 in Long Beach
2022 CCEA+ Conference
We’re proud to announce the CCEA Plus 2022 State Conference in Long Beach on the weekend of May 5-8. We will be honoring Model Schools and awardees in person, and featuring three incredible days of workshops, seminars, student art, and celebrations.
Visit the new Conference page for more details.
You can register now for the 2022 State Conference. Purchase online and GET $50 OFF!*
Join our Alt. Ed. community of educators, administrators, friends and family for this chance to network, share and learn together. Both continuation and community day schools are invited to this event with new programming. Find event details
Register Now* Online only before March 1st.
CCEA+ 2022 Recognition Opportunities
There are amazing things happening at all our California schools and in alternative education! We need to get the word out and share what we are doing and recognize our dedicated staff and students.
Submit your nominee or program anytime until the March 6, 2022 deadline.
Nominate a Colleague for an Award
Honor the hard work of your fellow educators, admin and support staff. Make a nomination
Exemplary Programs Award
CCEA Plus celebrates outstanding programs and projects that support “at-risk” students. Submit a program
Call for Conference Presenters
Are you doing great things in alternative education? Submit your proposal for a workshop, or consider leading an academic open forum discussion in your content area. Sign up
Student Essay Contest
The purpose of this contest is to recognize our outstanding students and their writing. Please consider entering your students. Submit an essay
Student Design Contest
Each year, we invite students to design the cover for the annual Conference Program. Submit student artwork
Become a Vendor
Reserve a vendor display table, ads and more at the CCEA Plus Conference! Become a vendor
Time to Renew Your Membership!
Renew your membership for the 2021-2022 school year. If you are not a member yet, now is the time to get involved.
Did You Know?
Schools and leaders: the CCEA conference can be subsidized by utilizing Comprehensive School Improvement (CSI) monies delegated to your respective sites. Bring your team to the conference and grow in all areas related to increasing academic achievement and student performance. Get more info
News and Resources
Guide: Welcoming Students Back to School
Included in the free guide:
- List of activities to welcome students back to school
- Quick links to online resources
- Comments and sharing from the field
2021 Model School or other Professional Awards
Not able to pick up your Model School award or your Professional awards at the 2021 Conference? We will ship it to you!
To arrange a shipment, please visit this link to confirm your shipping address and cover postage. Or, you can arrange to pick it up at the 2022 Conference next May.
Model School Program
Applications for the MCHS program for 2021-2022 are in review, special thanks to our applicants and readers this winter!
Recruiting Opportunity for Students
The California Conservation Corps (CCC) is a program for young adults 18-25 years old. CCC’s program provides a plethora of trainings that will help with career advancements, meaningful work experience, and opportunities to receive up to $8000 in scholarships.
Photos above from the 2021 Gala aboard the USS Midway, by Kristofer Reynolds Photography.