Become a Model School We invite all community day schools in the state to submit an application to become a “Model School” for the 2026-2027 school year. The Model Community Day School (MCDS) Recognition Program is co-sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Continuation Education Association Plus. Community day schools serve and support high-risk youths, including … Read More
Model School Application 2026 – 2027 (Continuation)
Become a Model School We invite all continuation high schools in the state to submit an application to become a “Model School” for the 2026-2027 school year. The Model Continuation High School (MCHS) Recognition Program is co-sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Continuation Education Association Plus (CCEA Plus). Continuation high schools provide comprehensive services to … Read More
Photos: Conference 2026
Conference Gallery Quick links to each event: Thursday: Morning Registration Thursday: Featured Schools Visit Trip Thursday: Meet and Greet Party Friday: Keynote Breakfast Friday: Breakout Sessions Friday: Drum Circle Friday: Professional Awards Dinner Saturday: Model School Awards Gala Weekend: Expo, Attendees and Exhibitor Tables Weekend: Student Art Showcase Videos from Conference seminars and events: watch videos (member login required) Click … Read More
Conference 2026 Schedule and Speakers
2026 Conference Schedule “Blazing New Trails: Innovation in Alternative Education” WELCOME ATTENDEES! Quick Links: Full Schedule — view here on the page Conference Notes for Attendees — please read Schedule App for Attendees — find instructions to download and login Notes for Speakers — find instructions to update your profile Find the Latest Updates (top of page) | Awards Dinner (Friday) … Read More
Announcing our 2026 Model Continuation High Schools
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2026 Model Continuation High Schools California Department of Education News Release SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that 59 schools throughout the state were recognized as Model Continuation High Schools (MCHS) for 2026. Model Continuation High Schools provide comprehensive services to at-risk youth through exemplary instructional strategies, flexible scheduling, and guidance and … Read More
Announcing Our 2026 Model Community Day Schools
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2026 Model Community Day Schools California Department of Education News Release SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that three schools have been selected as Model Community Day Schools (MCDSs) for 2026, the third year of implementation. Community day schools are schools for students who have been expelled from school or who have … Read More
Award nominations, Gala venue, and more for the 2026 Conference
WANTED: All-Star Educators For your students, we have our annual essay contest and a design contest to design the cover of the Conference program. We will also be showcasing student art at the Conference, and you can arrange to bring your students’ work — learn more about the student showcase here. Awards dinner: These professional awards will be presented at … Read More
CCEA Plus Conference 2026
Welcome Attendees: Visit this page for the full Schedule + Attendee Notes with important directions. The latest updates are shows below (marked with stars) and in the Whova schedule app. April 30 – May 3, 2026 “Blazing New Trails: Innovation in Alternative Education” Hosted in Los Angeles, California: Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center : 2500 North … Read More
Photos: Conference 2025
Conference Gallery Quick links to each event: Wednesday: Conference Prep and Teamwork Thursday: Model Schools Visit Trip Thursday: Meet and Greet Party Friday: Keynote Breakfast Friday: Breakout Sessions Friday: Professional Awards Luncheon Saturday: Model School Awards Gala Weekend: Expo, Attendees and Exhibitor Tables Click to view photos larger. Conference Prep for 2025 Date of event: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 With: CCEA Plus … Read More
The Spotlight Newsletter – May | June 2025
We are thrilled to share the incredible success of the 2025 CCEA Plus Conference, held at the beautiful Town & Country Resort in San Diego! This year’s event brought together over 700 passionate educators, including teachers, administrators, counselors, and superintendents … Read More