Happy 2022! Winter Newsletter

USS Midway, CCEA Awards Gala 2021

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.

CCEA Plus Newsletter, January 2022You 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

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* Online only before March 1st.

CCEA+ 2022 Recognition Opportunities

CCEA Plus Newsletter, January 2022

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!

CCEA Plus Newsletter, January 2022
Renew your membership for the 2021-2022 school year. If you are not a member yet, now is the time to get involved.

Sign Up or Renew

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

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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.

Arrange shipping

Model School Program

Applications for the MCHS program for 2021-2022 are in review, special thanks to our applicants and readers this winter!

Read about Model Schools

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.

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Photos above from the 2021 Gala aboard the USS Midway, by Kristofer Reynolds Photography.