Announcing the 2026 CCEA+ Conference
April 23-26, 2026 | Important Links
Where:
Los Angeles, CA
Venue:
Marriott Los Angeles Burbank Airport | View Hotel Website
About the Conference:
We’re proud to announce the CCEA Plus 2026 State Conference in Los Angeles, California on the weekend of April 23-26. We’ll be honoring Model Schools and awardees from 2025-2026 in person, and featuring four amazing days of workshops, seminars, student art shows, and celebrations. 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.
The Gala at Universal Studios theme park brings new experiences and perks this year!
Registration:
You can begin registering for the 2026 Conference in September 2025. The registration link will be posted here on this page. There will be a big discount offered for attendees that register and pay online before February 1st, 2026.
Nearby Features:
- Disneyland
- Universal Studios
- Hollywood
- Griffith Observatory
- Santa Monica Pier
- LA Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Upcoming Opportunities for Next Year’s Big Event:
Register for the 2026 Conference — coming September 2025Volunteer for the Conference or Join the Team — learn more
Apply to be a Presenter — coming Fall 2025
Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor — coming September 2025
Make a Nomination for 2026 Awards — opens Nov. 1, 2025 to March 1, 2026
Apply to Become a 2026 Model School — applications up now, submit intent by May 30, 2025 | Both continuation and community day schools can apply | Applications due July 16, 2025 (earlier schedule this year)
Recognize Exemplary Programs — opens Nov. 1, 2025 to March 1, 2026
Share Student Art in the Conference Show — coming late Fall 2025
Enter Student Design Contest — coming late Fall 2025
Enter Student Essay Contest — coming late Fall 2025
Apply to Become a Model School Reader — apply now
Leadership Academy Workshops — sign up now for the Sept. 2025 events
Leadership Academy: New Fall 2025 Event
NORTHERN WORKSHOP:
Sat, Sept 6, 2025: Sacramento, CA @ Embassy Suites | Sign Up
SOUTHERN WORKSHOP:
Sat, Sept 20, 2025: Anaheim, CA @ Anaheim Majestic | Sign Up
Are you an administrator, director, counselor or teacher working in alternative education? CCEA Plus is proud to introduce The Leadership Academy—a transformative initiative designed to equip leaders in continuation high schools, community day schools, and other alternative education settings with the tools, knowledge, and strategies they need to succeed.