Excellence in Independent Study We invite all Public Charter Schools, Local District Programs, County Office of Education Programs to apply for this special statewide award for the 2026-2027 school year. The “California Independent Study School of Excellence Award” (ISSE) recognizes outstanding standards for independent programs in alternative education. Designated schools are honored in person at the annual Conference, and publicly … 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
CCEA Plus Conference 2025
Thank you, Conference attendees! You made this event our biggest in CCEA+ history. We’re grateful to every one of you for your membership and dedication to Alternative Education. Check back soon for photos and our awardees list. The new Model School applications are up now, with a new timeline (submit intent by May 30th). Save the Date: Conference 2026 @ … Read More
CCEA Plus Conference 2024
April 25-28, 2024 @ Los Angeles, CA “Reaching for the Stars, Putting a Spotlight on Alternate Education” Conference Photos | Schedule and Speakers | Thank you all so much for coming out! We deeply appreciate your support and participation this year. Save the date for 2025: April 24 – 27 @ San Diego, CA. All attendees & guests: please read … Read More
CCEA Plus Conference 2023
Presenting the 2023 Conference: “Taking Off Into the Future” Attendees: Sign Up for the Conference Schedule & Interactive App April 27-30, 2023 @ San Diego, CA Already an active member? Register CCEA+ Member Sign up multiple attendees in one purchase: Group Registration Questions? Start here: Frequently Asked Questions Conference Registration Register and pay online — get a printable receipt for expense reporting, and … Read More
CCEA Plus Conference 2022
Welcome Attendees! View Full Schedule and Interactive App May 5-8, 2022 @ Long Beach, CA “The Grand Prix of Education” We’re proud to announce the CCEA Plus 2022 State Conference in Long Beach on the weekend of May 5-8. We’ll be honoring Model Schools and awardees from 2022 in person, and featuring three amazing days of workshops, seminars, student art … Read More
Alternative School Challenges During the Pandemic
From the President of CCEA Plus: Just wanted to give a shout-out to our CCEA+ team for providing great insight into the challenges our students face along with alt. ed. schools during this time. Here’s the link if you haven’t had a chance to read it: Alternative schools’ ‘relentless’ fight to keep track of students during pandemic | View … Read More