Announcing our 2023 Model Schools

California Model School Flag - CCEA

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Model Continuation High Schools for 2023 California Department of Education News Release SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that 37 schools throughout the state were recognized as Model Continuation High Schools (MCHS) for 2023. Model Continuation High Schools provide comprehensive services to at-risk youth through the use of exemplary instructional strategies, flexible … Read More

Conference Announcements: Party, Theme Days, Keynote

CCEA Meet and Greet announcement

Quick links — Conference Theme Days | Meet and Greet Party (April 27th) | Keynote Speaker (Martin Leyva) Conference Theme Days Conference Meet and Greet Party Conference Keynote Speaker We’re excited to announce keynote speaker Martin Leyva will join us at this year’s Conference. Biography: Martin Leyva is the program coordinator for Project Rebound at CSU-San Marcos. Leyva is a … Read More

Message from our CDE Ambassador

CCEA Plus 2022 Friday Breakfast and Keynote Event

Dear Colleagues, The “Plus” in the name California Continuation Education Association Plus refers to all types of educational options schools and programs, including community day schools, opportunity education, alternative schools and programs of choice as well as continuation education. This is a great opportunity for all of you to attend a powerful conference and network with peers, as well as … Read More

Photos: Conference, Model Schools Gala and Awardees 2022

CCEA Plus 2022 Friday Gala

Thank you to all of our members and guests that joined us for the 2022 Conference and Awards dinners! We were thrilled to have our organization together in the same place, exchanging ideas and promoting continuation education. You are what makes CCEA+ special, and we hope to continue to grow and support educators across California. It is with great pleasure that we … Read More

Exemplary Programs and Awardees 2022

CCEA Plus 2022 Friday Gala

Congratulations to our professional awardees, model schools and exemplary programs! All were honored in person at the 2022 Conference in May. Find event and awards photos in this gallery post, and the interactive schedule here. Quick links: State Award Honorees | Exemplary Programs | Model Schools 2022 State Awards Honorees Administrators of the Year Region 1: Horacio Perez, Vail High … Read More

Conference 2022 Schedule and Speakers

2022 Conference Program Cover Art, by Raymond Elizondo Vargas

2022 Conference: Grand Prix of Education Cover art by student design winner (above): Raymond Elizondo Vargas, Maple High School – Program coming soon – Scroll down, click the tabs for Conference 2022 Interactive Schedule App and Check-in. Or, open the full schedule app in a new window.  Details will be updated here. You can check in as an attendee by … Read More

Theme Day Schedule 2022

The Grand Prix of Education, CCEA Plus

The Conference committee has just announced the Theme Day schedule for 2022. The CCEA Plus Grand Prix of Education theme days: Thursday May 5th –Rev Your NASCAR Day. Friday May 6th — Rev Your Region Color Day. Saturday May 7th — Rev Your School Spirit Day. Sunday May 8th — Rev It Up For Your Mom Day …

Model School Application 2022 – 2023

CDE CCEA Model School Seal (MCHS)

UPDATE : Applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now closed. Our Model Schools for 2023 were announced in late February 2023. New applications for the 2023-2024 school year will be available starting in the spring/summer of 2023. Please check back then for more about the upcoming application process and materials. Congrats to our new schools, and we look forward … Read More

Events: 2022 Gala, Meet and Greet, Tentative Conference Schedule

2022 Gala @ Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach CA

Just announced events for the 2022 Conference weekend in Long Beach! Upcoming Events: Party: “Ignite Your Mind” Meet and Greet Model School Visits and Bus Trip Thursday, May 5, 2022 Leaving at 8:00 AM from the Conference hotel venue. School visit times: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Cost: $70.00 | SIGN UP Includes: Two Model School visits with guided tour. … Read More