“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) | Gala Dinner (Saturday) | Theme Days & Style Guide | Program Cover | Save the Date 2027

Scroll down to view the full schedule, or open the schedule in a new window. Click the date box at the top to see all activities for that day. Enjoy the Conference!

Conference Notes for Attendees

What you should know!

Attendee Check-in:

Pick up your badges at Check-in under your name. No paperwork needed. Our Check-in table will be located in one of the main foyers at the hotel venue starting Wednesday evening. The Check-in table will be available during select times throughout the weekend. A paid order with your attendee info means you are registered and will have a badge waiting for you. Find Conference details, updates and hotel address

About the Conference App for Attendees:

There will be a new interactive schedule app for 2026 (called “Whova”). Attendees will be provided access to the app to schedule your days and join events. You can use the app to set your schedule, select your seminars, read about speakers and exhibitors, share your bio, and interact with everyone.

For instructions to download the Whova app and connect with the CCEA Conference: Visit the app page here

Registered attendees will receive an email invite sent to the email address used to register them for the Conference. If you are attending, please check your inbox for the Whova invite. If you do not receive the invite, please check your “promo” folder and (in rare cases) your “junk” folder. We recommend you download the app once you receive the invite.

If you did not receive an invite to join the app, you can still download the app, find the CCEA Conference event, and log in.  For this to work, you must use the email address you registered for the Conference. If your email does not work, visit the Check-in table to get your badge and get help connecting with the app.

The is no invite code — if you received an invite code, that will not provide access.  Your email must be granted access from your registration.

You are not required to download the Whova app in order to participate with the Conference. We have provided every attendee with a special badge for access, and you can find the complete schedule above on this page. Your badge and the schedule will still let you enjoy the Conference. The app is provided for interaction and convenience.

If prompted for a password following your email invite (required to connect), use this:

Notes for Speakers / Presenters:

Presenter profiles in the Whova app have extra “bio” and profile fields, so you can share more with your audience.  You can include more description of your seminar, add article links, and include presentation materials for download.  We recommend uploading your docs to a Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Sharepoint folder (whatever you use everyday) and include the link toward the top of your profile.

The easiest way to update your profile is by filling out the “speaker form” that app provides. You may receive an email from the CCEA account at Whova, reminding you to update your speaker profile.

Attendees can scan your badge to find your profile, or look you up in the app, and connect with you or download docs.  Likewise, you can interact with your audience in the same way using the app.  You can request feedback, make community posts and create polls within the app.

Featured Schools Visit Bus Trip (Thursday):

Pickup is 8am outside the front entrance of the Conference hotel venue. Buses will depart at 8:30am. There will be 6-8 buses that will have pre-arranged schedules of school visits in varying sequences. The locations and bus schedules are subject to change. If there is space available on the day of, you may register in person with a credit card. The bus trip to the Getty Museum has been cancelled. If you purchased the Getty trip, we’ve automatically transferred you to join the Featured Schools trip instead — we will hold your spot for you and you can check-in with the group normally. Sign up and info

Meet and Greet Party (Thursday):

Big social event with food, games, giveaways and a no host bar. Thursday, April 30, 2026, starts 6:30pm. Location: Flamingo Lawn. All Conference attendees are invited to join us at the Town & Country resort for some fun and networking. View party info

Conference Theme Days:

Check out the Conference Style Guide by clicking the box on the Conference page.

Professional Awards and Exemplary Programs Dinner (Friday):

Friday, May 1st @ Los Angeles Marriott Burbank, starting at 6:30pm. Awards include Exemplary Programs, Superintendent of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Officer of the Year, Classified Employee of the Year, Counselor or Support Person of the Year, and our Student Essay winners. Exemplary Programs will be featured. Professional awards and the exemplary programs showcase will be presented in person, for the 2025-2026 school year. Dinner with a speaker, special guests, awards for personnel, essays, student art, Region Basket, Vendor’s Raffle/Auction Prizes. Attire is evening casual. Venue address: 2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California 91505. There will be a security / check-in area — as you arrive, please give the security staff your name and they will check you in. Please note that the Awards dinner is an add-on this year, and does not come included with Conference registration. Purchase tickets and tables

Model Schools Awards Gala (Saturday):

The awards dinner will be Saturday, May 2, 2026 @ Autry Museum of the American West. At the Gala dinner, newly-selected Model Schools for 2026 will be awarded and recognized in person. Busing from the hotel to the gala will start at 5:30pm; President’s reception 6:30pm; dinner at 7pm, with the awards ceremony to follow, ending around 10pm (or later). Attire is evening casual. There will be a security / check-in area — as you arrive, please give the security staff your name and they will check you in. Please note that the Gala dinner is an add-on this year, and does not come included with Conference registration. Venue address: 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (in Griffith Park across from the Los Angeles Zoo) | Get directions | Venue phone: 323-667-2000. Purchase tickets and tables

Student Cover Design

Congratulations to our student design contest winner is Yalixza Y. Lopez-Martinez from Phoenix High School. The art appears on the 2026 Conference program, shown below. View full artwork

Save the Date for 2027

Conference theme: “Game On: Level Up for Alternative Education”
To be held: April 21 – 25, 2027 @ Visalia, CA | Event details
Location: Visalia Marriott Convention Center — 300 South Court, Visalia, CA 93291
Registration: opens September 2026. Get an online discount by February 1, 2027!

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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 Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505 | Online booking is recommended: Reservation link for CCEA+ (special group block is no longer available) | To book by phone: 1-800-228-9290 (see booking notes below) | Special booking notes | About venue & map | Download flyer (PDF)

Use this button if you are logged in as an active member:
Register CCEA+ Member

Group Registration — use this link to sign up multiple attendees in one purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions — find easy steps and answers.

Conference Registration

Registration (Non-Active Member) — $899.00
3-day Conference registration | Includes select meals and badge for access
Includes CCEA Professional membership (required to attend)

Active Member — $819.00
3-day Conference registration | Includes select meals and badge for access

Retired Active Member — $599.00 online only
3-day Conference registration | Includes select meals and badge for access 

Conference Add-ons

Featured School Visits & Bus Trips | Thursday | Get Details & Sign Up
Attendees — $199.00 | Online purchase only before 2/1/26: $175 (available only at link above)  Limited seating

Professional Awards Dinner | Friday | Get Tickets & Tables
Ticket — $125.00 | With Conference registration: $75.00
Table for 10 — $1,200.00

Model Schools Gala Dinner | Saturday | Get Tickets & Tables
Ticket — $135.00 | With Conference registration: $85.00  Limited seating
Table for 10 — $1,300.00 

Vendor Packages | Friday & Saturday | Purchase Options
Display Tables, Ads and Promotions — $999.00 and up

To purchase add-on options, visit the main registration page and add each additional option to your cart.  You can reserve more tables, tickets, and displays using the “quantity” box just above the “Add to cart” button.

Important Event Notes

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About the Conference

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Conference Schedule and Speakers

Find the latest, full Conference schedule and attendee notes posted here — Full schedule, speakers, and app instructions

Attendees: There will be a new interactive schedule app for 2026 (called “Whova”). Visit this link for more detailed instructions. You can use the app to set your schedule, select your seminars, read about speakers and exhibitors, share your bio, and interact with everyone. Please check this link first if you have questions about Check-in, badges and using the app.

Tentative Schedule (for quick reference only) — actual full schedule at the link above!

Tentative Schedule Outline (updated Oct. 2025) — actual full schedule at the link above!

• Thursday, April 30, 2026
  • 7:00am – 8:30am | Model School Visit Trip Check-in
  • 8:30am – 4pm | Model School Visit Trip (bus departs 8:30am)
  • 5:00pm – 7:00pm | Conference early Check-in begins
  • 6:30pm – 9:30pm | Meet and Greet Social (party and reception)
• Friday, May 1, 2026
  • 7:00am – 10:00am | Registration and Check-in
  • 7:45am – 9:00am | Conference Opening & General Session: Welcome and Introductions
  • 9:15am – 4:15pm | Breakout Sessions, Seminars and Workshops
  • 6:30pm | Professional Awards Dinner
• Saturday, May 2, 2026
  • 7:00am – 8:30am | Check-in and Breakfast
  • 8:30am – 3:45pm | Breakout Sessions, Seminars and Workshops
  • 5:30pm | Bus Transportation begins for the Model School Gala
  • 6:30pm | President’s Reception at the Gala
  • 7:00pm | Model Schools Gala Awards Ceremony and Dinner
• Sunday, May 3, 2026
  • 7:00am – 8:30am | Buffet breakfast
  • 9:00am | CCEA+ members meeting
  • 10:00am | Special events to be announced
  • 12:00pm | Conference Closing

Theme & Dress-Up Days

Dress Up Days: We’ll have a theme for each day of the Conference. See our style guide here:

Thursday Party

Meet and Greet Social: Celebrate with us — food, fun and fellowship on Thursday, April 30th at the Marriott Los Angeles Burbank (Conference venue) from 6:30pm – 9:30pm. DJ and line dancing. Raffles and games. No host bar. Wear your favorite western attire. Free for Conference attendees!

Download flyer (PDF)

Get Social

Get Social: there will be an interactive schedule app announced in April for Conference attendees.  In the meantime, you can post and connect on social media.  Here’s how to find and tag us!

Instagram = @CCEAPlus
X/Twitter = @CCEAeducation
Facebook = Group

Professional Awards Dinner

Professional Awards and Exemplary Programs Dinner: Friday, May 1st @ Los Angeles Marriott Burbank (Conference venue address above). Awards include Exemplary Programs, Superintendent of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Officer of the Year, Classified Employee of the Year, Counselor or Support Person of the Year, and our Student Essay winners. Exemplary Programs will be featured. Professional awards and the exemplary programs showcase will be presented in person, for the 2025-2026 school year. Dinner with a speaker, special guests, awards for personnel, essays, student art, Region Basket, Vendor’s Raffle/Auction Prizes. Start at 6:30pm. Book by 4/20/26; after that, tickets will only be available by credit card on site. Get Tickets & Event Details

Model Schools Awards Gala

Model Schools Awards Gala: Saturday, May 2nd @ Autry Museum of the American West. At the Gala dinner, newly-selected Model Schools for 2026 will be awarded and recognized in person. Attire is evening casual. Tentative schedule: busing from the hotel to the gala starts as early as 5pm; President’s reception 6pm; dinner at 7pm, with the awards ceremony to follow. Book by 4/20/26. Seating is limited this year. Venue address: 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (in Griffith Park across from the Los Angeles Zoo). Get Tickets & Event Details

Photo from the Autry Museum website, used with permission for our event. 

Featured School Visits & Bus Trips

Featured School Visits & Bus Trips: choose from two bus trip options. Sign up is a separate add-on. Get Details & Sign Up

Trip option #1: featured school visits — see alternative education schools in action, on a guided tour. Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026. Includes school visits, lunch and bus transportation. Destinations to be visited may change depending on number of attendees and the schools. Transportation to and from the Conference venue is provided. Pickup will be at the Conference hotel venue at 8am, leaving at 8:30am, with the trip ending no later than 5pm.

Trip option #2: Getty Museum visit (CANCELLED: all participants will be transferred to Trip #1 automatically) — see the famous museum and grounds at the Getty Center in Los Angeles with our group. Date: Thursday, April 30, 2026. Includes lunch and bus transportation. Transportation to and from the Conference venue is provided. Pickup will be at the Conference hotel venue at 8am, leaving at 8:30am, with the trip ending some time between 4-5pm.

Bus trips are not included with Conference registration, and requires separate sign-up. Space is limited, please register early.

Exhibitors and Vendors

Exhibitor / Vendor Packages: reserve a vendor display table, select specialized advertising options (in print and online) and more at the CCEA Plus Conference. Participate in the raffle/auction and get special access. Reach an amazing audience of educators, administrators and education professionals across the state of California. We have great options to bring your team and participate during the Conference. Get Details & Sign Up

Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speakers: see the full schedule to search speakers and exhibitors.

Student Art Show

Student Art Show: we host a student art display each year in one of the main areas of the Conference. Consider including your students’ art. To include your students’ artwork in the display, Learn more

Student Design Contest

Student Design Contest: submit your student entries to design the Conference program cover art. Deadline 3/15/26. This year’s theme “Blazing New Trails: Innovation in Alternative Education”. Learn more

Student Essay Contest

Student Essay Contest: enter your top student’s essay. Each school may submit up to two essays, one from a Senior and one from a Junior. The top six essays will be recognized. The top three will receive awards and recognition at our annual CCEA Plus conference. Deadline 3/15/26. Learn more

Call for Presenters

Call for Presenters: if you are interested in joining us as a speaker, presenter, or have a seminar in mind for the Conference, please Apply here. We are always seeking content area speakers and exemplary programs to share with our attendees. Conference registration is required.

To Pay by Purchase Order or Check

Purchase orders (PO) payment is required in advance of the event for all attendees and dinner guests, in order to process badges, meals and seminars — by April 3rd to be in time for badge printing, but no later than 4/10/26. We require our online Purchase Order Request Form to be completed in advance. *Discounted pricing is not available for purchase orders or offline payments.

Each registration is $899.00 per person using this method without any addons. An additional processing fee is required. Registrations can only be processed once actual payment is received (required in advance of event). Active members can only receive member discounts online.

PURCHASE ORDER FORM

About the Venue and Map

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center

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Nearby Features:

• Disneyland
• Universal Studios

• Hollywood
• Griffith Observatory

• Santa Monica Pier
• LA Zoo & Botanical Gardens

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“The Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport welcomes you with spacious rooms, modern amenities and a prime Southern California location. Situated in Burbank, CA, our hotel places you near the Hollywood Burbank Airport, Universal Studios Hollywood, the North Hollywood Arts District and Burbank Town Center. Make time for a delicious meal at one of our restaurants, offering innovative California cuisine and specialty cocktails. Maintain your workout at our 24-hour fitness center or take a refreshing dip in our outdoor pools. If you’re hosting a meeting in Burbank, choose from over 46,000 square feet of event space, as well as access to additional convention facilities. Recharge in modern, pet-friendly hotel rooms with plush bedding, mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, large work desks and Wi-Fi. Reserve your stay in a concierge-level room for lounge access and free breakfast. As a proud partner in the Marriott Commitment to Clean, our hotel has redefined our cleaning standards and commits to focusing on health.”

View Map on Google

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Featured this month:

• Message from the Board
• Highlights from the 2025 Conference in San Diego — largest weekend in CCEA+ history!
• Celebrating our 83 new Model Continuation and Community Day Schools
• Interested in being a Model School Reader for this fall? Apply here | Sacramento: Friday, Sept. 5th; Anaheim | Friday, Sept. 19th | Fresno: Friday, Oct. 3rd.
• Leadership Academy workshops coming up | Sacramento: Saturday, Sept. 6th | Anaheim: Saturday, Sept. 20th. | Event details | Register now
• What professional development topics interest you? Vote above in the newsletter: PD for new administrators, MTSS, Systems and programs for Alt Ed, Content specific best practices, improving school culture.
• Become a member with CCEA+ | Sign up here
• New application timeline for Model Schools applying for 2025-2026: submit intent by May 30, 2025 (CDE has extended this date to June 30, 2025). Deliver applications by July 16, 2025 | Annual Timeline for 2025
• This month’s spotlight on: Clovis Community Day School (CCDS) — supporting students every step of the way | Principal Casey Olson.
• Opportunities with CCEA Plus.
• Save the Date for 2026: next year’s Conference will be held April 23-26, 2026 @ Los Angeles, CA | Early event details
• Spotlight on exemplary program: Nueva Vista High School — Distribution and Logistics program, a Career Technical Education (CTE) pathway.
• Grow Kinder podacast | Committee for Children.

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2025 Conference Schedule: “Surf’s Up! Riding the Waves of Opportunity”

Or, open the full schedule app in a new window.  The latest details will be updated here.

Check in as an attendee by logging into the sched.com app below.  Please note: this is a separate app from the CCEA+ website, managed by our organization’s Conference team.  Want to join seminars and other discussions?  Sign up (or sign in) to the “Sched” app, using the options below. This is a private event, attendees must have a badge to participate. Some mobile users will need to click the “Proceed” button first, then enter this password:

Conference Notes for Attendees

Main Conference page

Conference Attendees: Pick up your badges at Check-in under your name. No paperwork needed. Our Check-in table will be located in one of the main foyers at the hotel venue starting Thursday evening. The Check-in table will be available during select times throughout the weekend. All attendee names and payments were due in hand by 4/10/24 — a paid order with your attendee info means you are registered and will have a badge waiting for you. For registrations after this date, we are working to update our records and make any approved changes. Other Conference details, updates and hotel address

Model School Visit Trip: Pickup is 8am outside the front entrance of the Conference hotel venue. Buses will depart at 8:30am. There will be 3-4 buses that will have pre-arranged schedules of school visits in varying sequences. The locations and bus schedules are subject to change. If there is space available on the day of, you may register in person with a credit card. View details and agenda updates

Meet and Greet Party: Big social event with food, games, giveaways and a no host bar. Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 7pm – 9pm. Location: Flamingo Lawn. All Conference attendees are invited to join us at the Town & Country resort for some fun and networking. View party info

Conference Theme Days: Check out the Conference Style Guide!

Model Schools Awards Gala: The awards dinner will be Saturday, April 26th @ USS Midway aircraft carrier on the water. At the Gala dinner, newly-selected Model Schools for 2025 will be awarded and recognized in person. Busing from the hotel to the gala will start at 5:30pm; President’s reception 6:30pm; dinner at 7pm, with the awards ceremony to follow, ending around 10pm (or later). Attire is evening casual. There will be a security / check-in area — as you arrive, please give the security staff your name and they will check you in. Purchase tickets and tables

Enjoy the Conference!

2025 CCEA+ Conference Program Cover Artwork

Artist and design winner: Sienna Olsen, Capistrano Union High School

Save the Dates for 2026!

April 30 – May 3, 2026 @ Los Angeles, CA | Get Early Event Details
Venue: Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center
Address: 2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California 91505

Get a special discount by paying online before February 1, 2026.

Make plans to join us again next year!

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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 @ Los Angeles, CA.

April 24-27, 2025 @ San Diego, CA

“Surf’s Up! Riding the Waves of Opportunity”

We’re proud to announce the CCEA Plus 2025 State Conference in San Diego, California on the weekend of April 24-27. Our biggest event of the year will feature four incredible days of professional development, interactive workshops, seminars, celebrations and other group activities. We’ll also be honoring our new Model Schools and awardees from the 2024-2025 school year in person.

This conference is designed specially to enrich the alternative education community. Join our community of educators, administrators, colleagues, 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.

Hosted at:

Town & Country Resort : 500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108 | View Map | About Venue | Venue Phone: Call 800-772-8527 (currently full). Please reserve with one of our overflow hotels, click here for booking.

Use this button if you are logged in as an active member:
Register CCEA+ Member

Group Registration — use this link to sign up multiple attendees in one purchase.
Frequently Asked Questions — find easy steps and answers.

Conference Registration

Standard Registration (Non-Active Member) — $849.00
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes select meals and badge for access
Includes CCEA Professional membership (required to attend) Registration is closed

Active Member — $769.00
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes select meals and badge for access Registration is closed

Retired Active Member — $549.00 online only
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes select meals and badge for access 
Please contact us for this special pricing

Conference Add-ons

Model School Visits, Bus Trip | Thursday | Get Details & Sign Up
Attendees — $175.00 | $199 after 4/18/25  Trip is full

Professional Awards Lunch | Friday | Get Tickets & Tables
Ticket — $89.00 | $99 after 4/18/25 Registration is closed
Table for 10 — $850.00 | Book by 4/21/25

Model Schools Gala Dinner | Saturday | Get Tickets & Tables
Ticket — $125.00 | $135 after 4/18/25
Table for 10 — $1,150.00 | Book by 4/21/25

Vendor Packages | Friday & Saturday | Purchase Options
Display Tables, Ads and Promotions — $899.00 and up

To purchase add-on options, visit the main registration page and add each additional option to your cart.  You can reserve more tables, tickets, and displays using the “quantity” box just above the “Add to cart” button.

Important Event Notes

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About the Conference

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2024 Conference Schedule: Reaching for the Stars

Or, open the full schedule app in a new window.  The latest details will be updated here.

Check in as an attendee by logging into the sched.com app below.  Please note: this is a separate app from the CCEA+ website, managed by our organization’s Conference team.  Want to join seminars and other discussions?  Sign up (or sign in) to the “Sched” app, using the options below. This is a private event, attendees must have a badge to participate. Some mobile users will need to click the “Proceed” button first, then enter this password:

Conference Notes for Attendees

Main Conference page

Conference Attendees: Pick up your badges at Check-in under your name. No paperwork needed. Our Check-in table will be located at the Academy Foyer at the Burbank Marriott Hotel’s convention center (the Conference hotel venue). All attendee names and payments were due in hand by 4/19/24 — a paid order with your attendee info means you are registered and will have a badge waiting for you. Other Conference details, updates and hotel address

Model School Visit Trip: Pickup is 8am outside the front entrance of the Conference hotel venue. Buses will depart at 8:30am. There will be 2-3 buses that will have pre-arranged schedules of school visits in varying sequences. The locations and bus schedules are subject to change. If there is space available on the day of, you may register in person with a credit card. Or register online by 4/24/24. View details and agenda

Meet and Greet Party: Big social event with food, games, giveaways and a no host bar. Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 6:30pm – 9pm. All Conference attendees are invited to join us at the Burbank Marriott Hotel for some fun and networking. View party info

Conference Theme Days: Check out the Conference Style Guide!

Model Schools Awards Gala: Please read all the Gala attendee instructions below! The awards dinner will be Saturday, April 27th @ Universal Studios Hollywood (Sound Stage 15). At the Gala dinner, newly-selected Model Schools for 2024 will be awarded and recognized in person. Busing from the hotel to the gala starts as early as 3pm; President’s reception 6:30pm; dinner at 7:30pm, with the awards ceremony to follow, ending around 10pm. Attire is evening casual. Gala guest instructions

Enjoy the Conference!

2024 CCEA+ Conference Program Cover Artwork

Created by Angelina Sanchez, Valley High School

Save the Dates for 2025!

April 24-27, 2025 @ Town & Country Resort in San Diego, CA
Venue address: 500 Hotel Circle, North, San Diego, CA 92108

Get a special discount by paying online before February 1, 2025.

Make plans to join us again next year!

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“Reaching for the Stars, Putting a Spotlight on Alternate Education”

All attendees & guests: please read all links marked with below for a full FAQ!

#1: Interactive Schedule and Speaker App
#2: Conference Attendee and Gala Notes
#3: Recent Agenda and Gala Updates 
#4: Other Announcements, Theme Days, Party and Model School Visit
#5: Conference Event Photo Gallery
#6: College Credits

The CCEA Plus 2024 State Conference will be hosted in Los Angeles for the weekend of April 25-28. Our biggest event of the year will feature four incredible days of workshops, seminars, celebrations and other group activities. We’ll also be honoring our new Model Schools and awardees from the 2023-2024 school year in person.

This conference is designed specially to enrich the alternative education community. Join our 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.

Hosted at:

Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel & Convention Center : 2500 North Hollywood Way, Burbank, California 91505 | Online Hotel Booking (special group rate) | Reservations: 1-800-228-9290 (mention CCEA group) | Cut-off for the group rate is March 27, 2024 (book before this date) | View Map | About Venue

Already an active member?  Register CCEA+ Member 
Sign up multiple attendees in one purchase:  Group Registration
Questions?  Start here:  Frequently Asked Questions

Conference Registration

Standard Registration (Non-Active Member) — $849.00
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes select meals and all access
Includes CCEA Professional membership (required to attend)

Active Member — $769.00
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes select meals and all access

Retired Active Member — $549.00 online only
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes select meals and all access 
Please contact us for this special pricing

Conference Add-ons

Thursday Model School Visits, Bus Trip | 8:30am – 4pm | includes school visits and lunch | limited seats — $149.00 | $175 on site or after 4/21/24 | Get Details & Register for Visits

Friday Professional Awards Lunch Tickets — $99.00 | $115 on site or after 4/21/24 | Get Tickets
Saturday Model Schools Gala Dinner Tickets — $199.00 | No purchases permitted after 4/19/24 | May sell out! | Get Tickets

Tables for 10 Friday Professional Awards Lunch — $750.00 | Book by 4/24/24 | Reserve Table
Tables for 10 Saturday Model Schools Gala Dinner — $1800.00| Book by 4/19/24 | Reserve Table

Vendor Display Tables, Ads and Promotions — $899.00 and up | Purchase Vendor Packages
Includes one-year Professional Membership (required)

To purchase add-on options:  visit the main registration page and add each additional option to your cart.  You can reserve more tables, tickets, and displays using the “quantity” box just above the “Add to cart” button.

Important Event Notes

Membership Required: CCEA Plus membership is required for all Conference attendees and presenters. Active members can register online for a discounted price; this discount is only available for online registration, through the member’s account login.

Confirmation: payment is required in advance of the event for all attendees and dinner guests, in order to process badges, meals and seminars — by April 8th to be in time for badge printing, but no later than 4/21/24. Online registration provides immediate confirmation and an email receipt, with payment options including credit card, PayPal and eCheck (debit/withdrawal). Online registration is the preferred method for the 2024 Conference.

Once Registered: once paid, you are confirmed. Registered attendees can swing by Check-in at the Conference hotel venue and pick up their badges. Advanced payment is sufficient, best before April 8th for personalized badge printing.

Group Registration: if you are purchasing for a group of attendees, our Group Registration allows you to easily register a number of attendees in one purchase. Receipt is automatically emailed for your records.

Accommodations: hotel accommodations are not included in Conference registration. Please arrange separately. We have a special group rate for a block of rooms at the Los Angeles Marriott Burbank (the Conference venue). Available dates include Wednesday (limited), and Thursday-Sunday (open). Attendees may contact the hotel Reservation’s Center at 1-800-228-9290 and mention they are booking as part of CCEA, or book online with this special booking link. Booking online is the preferred method for you to get the group rate discount. The cut off for group rate reservations is March 27, 2024 (before before this date). Room block reservations may have additional limitations.

Refunds and Transfers: we do not offer refunds on registrations or memberships, and cannot permit switching registrations for another person after orders are received. Billing policy (no refunds or transfers)

About the Conference

Agenda: view the latest preliminary schedule and agenda updates. The full schedule will be available in March/April 2024 in an interactive app for attendees.

Awards, Gala and Opportunities

Meet and Greet Social: Celebrate with us — music, games, hors d’oeuvres, prizes and networking on Thursday, April 25th @ Los Angeles Marriott Burbank. Starts 7pm. Free for Conference attendees! View Event Details and Flyer

Exemplary Programs and Professional Awards Lunch: Friday, April 26th @ Los Angeles Marriott Burbank, from 12:00 – 1:45pm. Awards include Exemplary Programs, Superintendent of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Counselor or Support Person of the Year, and our Student Essay winners. Exemplary Programs will be featured. Professional awards and the exemplary programs showcase will be presented at the Awards luncheon. Lunch with a speaker, including awards for personnel, essays, art, Region Basket, Vendor’s Raffle/Auction Prizes. Ticket purchases are recommended before April 22nd; after that, tickets will only be available by credit card on site for $115 per person. Get Tickets & Event Details

Model Schools Awards Gala: Saturday, April 27th @ Universal Studios Hollywood (Sound Stage 15). At the Gala dinner, newly-selected Model Schools for 2024 will be awarded and recognized in person. Attire is evening casual. Tentative schedule: busing from the hotel to the gala starts as early as 3pm; President’s reception 6:30pm; dinner at 7:30pm, with the awards ceremony to follow. All ticket purchases must be made before April 19th. Event may sell out as we do not have unlimited seating! Get Tickets & Event Details

Call for Presenters: if you are interested in joining us as a speaker, presenter, or have a seminar in mind for the Conference, please Apply here. We are always seeking content area speakers and exemplary programs to share with our attendees.

Model School Bus Trip and Visits: see current Model Schools in action, on a guided tour. Sign up is a separate add-on to Conference registration. Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024. Includes five school visits, lunch and bus transportation. Transportation to and from the Conference venue is provided. Pickup will be at the Conference hotel venue at 8am, leaving at 8:30am, with the trip ending no later than 5pm. The bus trip is not included with Conference registration, and requires separate sign-up. Space is limited, please register early. Updates will be provided using the “Sched” app that will come out shortly before the Conference weekend. Get Details & Sign Up

Student Art Show: we host a student art display each year in one of the main areas of the Conference. Consider including your students’ art. To include your students’ artwork in the display, Learn more

Student Design Contest: submit your student entries to design the Conference program cover art. Deadline 3/15/24 (extended). This year’s theme “Reaching for the Stars, Putting a Spotlight on Alternate Education”. Learn more

Student Essay Contest: enter your top student’s essay. Each school may submit up to two essays, one from a Senior and one from a Junior. The top six essays will be recognized. The top three will receive awards and recognition at our annual CCEA Plus conference. Deadline 3/15/24. Learn more

College Credits: you can now get college credit for attending the 2024 CCEA+ Conference seminars and workshops. Attendees can arrange for 1-3 credits. To formalize your credits, please follow these steps: Learn how to get credits

To Pay by Purchase Order or by Check:

Purchase orders (PO) payment is required in advance of the event for all attendees and dinner guests, in order to process badges, meals and seminars — by April 8th to be in time for badge printing, but no later than 4/21/24. We require our online Purchase Order Request Form to be completed in advance. *Discounted pricing is not available for purchase orders or offline payments.

Each registration is $849.00 per person using this method. An additional processing fee is required. Registrations can only be processed once actual payment is received (required in advance of event). Active members can only receive member discounts online.

About the Venue

“The Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport welcomes you with spacious rooms, modern amenities and a prime Southern California location. Situated in Burbank, CA, our hotel places you near the Hollywood Burbank Airport, Universal Studios Hollywood, the North Hollywood Arts District and Burbank Town Center. Make time for a delicious meal at one of our restaurants, offering innovative California cuisine and specialty cocktails. Maintain your workout at our 24-hour fitness center or take a refreshing dip in our outdoor pools. If you’re hosting a meeting in Burbank, choose from over 46,000 square feet of event space, as well as access to additional convention facilities. Recharge in modern, pet-friendly hotel rooms with plush bedding, mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, large work desks and Wi-Fi. Reserve your stay in a concierge-level room for lounge access and free breakfast. As a proud partner in the Marriott Commitment to Clean, our hotel has redefined our cleaning standards and commits to focusing on health.”

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2023 Conference Schedule: “Taking Off Into the Future”

Or, open the full schedule app in a new window.  Details will be updated here.

Check in as an attendee by logging into the sched.com app below.  Please note: this is a separate app from the CCEA+ website, managed by our organization’s Conference team.  Want to join seminars and other discussions?  Sign up (or sign in) to the “Sched” app, using the options below. Please note: attendees must have a badge to participate. Some mobile users will need to click the “Proceed” button first, then enter the password.

Conference Notes for Attendees

Main Conference page

Attendees: Pick up your badges at Check-in under your name.

Gala Guests: Check in at the door with your name on our guest list.

Meet and Greet Party: Thursday, April 27, 2023, from 7 – 9pm. All Conference attendees are invited to join us in the Catalina Room at the Conference venue.

Enjoy the Conference!

2023 CCEA+ Conference Program Cover Artwork

Created by Casey Andres Ruiz, WASCO Independence High School

Save the Date for 2024!

The 2024 State Conference will be April 25 – 28 in Los Angeles, California. The Gala awards dinner for 2024 will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024. Get Details for 2024

Get a special discount by paying online before March 1st.

Make plans to join us again next year!

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April 27-30, 2023 @ San Diego, CA

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Already an active member?  Register CCEA+ Member
Sign up multiple attendees in one purchase:  Group Registration
Questions?  Start here:  Frequently Asked Questions

Conference Registration

Standard Registration (Non-Active Member) — $799
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes select meals and all event access
Includes CCEA Professional membership (required to attend)

Active Member — $724
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes select meals and all event access

Retired Active Member — $399 online only
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes select meals and all event access 
Please contact us for this special pricing

Conference Add-ons

Thursday Model School Visits, Bus Trip (8:30am – 4pm) (limited seats) — $135.00  ($150 on site or after 4/26/23) | Sign Up for Trip 

Friday Model Schools Gala Dinner Tickets — $110.00  ($135 on site or after 4/26/23) | Purchase Tickets
Saturday Professional Awards Lunch — $90.00  ($100 on site or after 4/26/23) | Purchase Tickets

Tables for 10 Friday Model Schools Gala Dinner — $1000.00 | Get Tables
Tables for 10 Saturday Professional Awards Lunch — $650.00 | Get Tables

Vendor Display Tables, Ads and Promotions — $899.00 and up | Purchase Vendor Package / Options
Includes one-year Professional Membership (*required)

To purchase add-on options:  visit the main registration page and add each additional option to your cart.  You can reserve more tables, tickets, and displays using the “quantity” box just above the “Add to cart” button.

Important Event Notes

Membership Required: CCEA Plus membership is required for all Conference attendees and presenters. Active members can register online for a discounted price; this discount is only available for online registration, through the member’s account login.

Confirmation: payment is required in advance of the event for all attendees and dinner guests, in order to process badges, meals and seminars — by April 10th to be in time for badge printing, but no later than 4/24/23. Online registration provides immediate confirmation and an email receipt, with payment options including credit card, PayPal and Check (debit/withdrawal). Online registration is the preferred method for the 2023 Conference.

Once Registered: once paid, you are confirmed. Registered attendees can swing by Check-in at the Conference hotel venue and pick up their badges. Dinner guests do not need tickets, seats will be set aside for them. Advanced payment is sufficient, best before April 15th for personalized badge printing.

Group Registration: if you are purchasing for a group of attendees, our Group Registration allows you to easily register a number of attendees in one purchase. Receipt is automatically emailed for your records.

Meals Included: all Conference registrations include the meals, listed below. Each Conference registration includes dinner for the attendee at the Friday Awards Gala. If you plan to bring a guest to the Awards dinner, please purchase an Extra Dinner Ticket.

• Breakfasts: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Lunch: Saturday (Awards lunch April 29th)
• Dinner: Friday (Gala dinner April 28th)

Accommodations: hotel accommodations are not included in Conference registration. Please arrange separately. We have a special group rate for a block of rooms at the San Diego Sheraton. Available dates include Wednesday (limited), and Thursday-Sunday (open). Guests may contact the hotel Reservation’s Center at 1-888-236-2427 and mention they are booking as part of CCEA, or book online with this special booking link. Booking online is the preferred method for you to get the group rate discount. The hotel has a 72-hour cancellation policy specified for the room block. The cut off for group rate reservations is April 5, 2023 (currently closed); the Sheraton we will no longer be able to accommodate the discounted rate. Room block reservations may also have limitations.

Refunds and Transfers: we do not offer refunds on registrations or memberships, and cannot permit switching registrations for another person after orders are received. Billing policy (no refunds or transfers)

About the Conference

This is the one conference of the year that focuses solely on the needs of continuation and community day schools. Come and hear about best practices from school educators from around the state. Topics will range from curriculum to climate, building hope with our students to taking care of our staffs. We’ll have experts from the California Department of Education to answer your questions about the DASS and the Model School program. In addition to the workshops and speakers, we have found that attendees value the opportunity to meet and share ideas with our colleagues from Alt Ed schools throughout California. We can learn best practices and new approaches to issues, and we can share our ideas with others. The conference is valuable for anyone who works in a alternative school setting. Administrators, teachers, counselors, and classified staff all find relevant, “ready to implement” strategies for the classroom and school. DASS SEL innovative practices in alternative education and more! Each day will have a unique theme — Read about theme days

“This is always a powerful conference with superb presentations and opportunities for very important networking with peers.”
– Dan Sackheim, CDE Ambassador

Agenda: here’s the preliminary schedule — the Model School visit trip begins at 8:30am on Thursday, April 27th, with early Check-in for the Conference throughout the day. Thursday eve will host a meet & greet party, starting at 7pm for all Conference attendees. Registration, buffet breakfast, and activities begin early Friday morning (April 28th) with seminars and events throughout the day. The Gala dinner begins with a reception in the evening at 6pm (April 28th). All day Saturday seminars and activities (April 29th), with the Professional Awards lunch at 11:45AM. The Conference goes to around midday on Sunday (April 30th). The full schedule will be available in March/April 2023 in an interactive app for attendees. Full schedule and app

Keynote: Martin Leyva — Martin Leyva is the program coordinator for Project Rebound at CSU-San Marcos. Leyva is a formerly incarcerated professor, and is now a doctoral student at the University of California-San Diego in Education. Read bio & watch videos

Awards, Gala and Opportunities

Quick links — Apply to be a Presenter | Become a Vendor or Sponsor | Make an Award nomination (by 3/15/23) | Exemplary Program nominations (by 3/15/23) | Awards Celebrations (April 28 and 29) | Tickets and Tables | Model School visits (April 27) | Student Art showcase | Student Design contest (by 3/15/23) | Student Essay contest (by 3/15/23) | Meet and Greet Party (April 27) | Conference Theme Days | Keynote Speaker | Conference Agenda (interactive app)

Meet and Greet Social: Celebrate with us — music, games, hors d’oeuvres, prizes and networking on Thursday, April 27th @ Sheraton San Diego (room to be announced). Get here early, 7pm. Free for Conference attendees!

Model Schools Awards Gala: Friday, April 28th @ USS Midway (air craft carrier on the water). At the Gala dinner, newly-selected Model Schools from 2023 will be awarded and recognized in person. Attire is evening casual. Tentative schedule: busing from the hotel to the gala starts at 5:30pm; President’s reception 6pm; dinner at 7pm; awards at 8pm. Three course meal! Please note: Professional awards and exemplary programs will be presented the next day, on April 29th (see below). Ticket purchases are recommended before April 26th; after that, tickets will only be available by credit card on site for $135 per person. Get details and tickets 

Exemplary Programs and Professional Awards Lunch: Saturday, April 29th @ Sheraton San Diego Hotel, from 11:45 – 1:45pm. Awards include Exemplary Programs, Superintendent of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Counselor or Support Person of the Year, and our Student Essay winners. Exemplary Programs will be featured. Professional awards and the exemplary programs showcase will be presented at the Saturday Awards luncheon. Lunch with the speaker, including awards for personnel, essays, art, Region Basket, Vendor’s Raffle/Auction Prizes. Ticket purchases are recommended before April 26th; after that, tickets will only be available by credit card on site for $100 per person. Get tickets 

Call for Presenters: if you are interested in joining us as a speaker, presenter, or have a seminar in mind for the Conference, please Apply here. We are always seeking content area speakers and exemplary programs to share with our attendees.

Model School Bus Trip and Visits: see three Model Schools in action, on a guided tour. Sign up is a separate add-on to Conference registration. Date: Thursday, April 27, 2023. Includes three school visits, lunch and bus transportation. Transportation to and from the Conference venue is provided. Pickup will be at the Conference hotel venue at 8:30am, with the trip ending no later than 4pm. The bus trip is not included with Conference registration, and requires separate sign-up. Space is limited, please register early. Updates will be provided using the “Sched” app that will come out shortly before the Conference weekend. Sign up for school visit

Student Art Show: we host a student art display each year in one of the main areas of the Conference. Consider including your students’ art. To include your students’ artwork in the display, Learn More

Student Design Contest: submit your student entries to design the Conference program cover art. Deadline 3/15/23. This year’s theme “Taking Off Into the Future”. Learn more

Student Essay Contest: enter your top student’s essay. Each school may submit up to two essays, one from a Senior and one from a Junior. The top six essays will be recognized. The top three will receive awards and featured recognition at our annual CCEA Plus conference. Deadline 3/15/23. Learn more

To Pay by Purchase Order or by Check:

Purchase orders (PO) and checks are still accepted for 2023, however, we require our online request form to be completed in advance.  *Discounted pricing is not available for purchase orders or offline payments.

Each registration is $799 per person using this method. An additional processing fee is required. Registrations can only be processed once actual payment is received (required in advance of event). Active members can only receive member discounts online.

About the Venue

“Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina dazzles guests with waterfront views, sophisticated accommodations and four-star amenities. Connect to a true San Diego experience with a location in the heart of the San Diego harbor, yet just minutes from San Diego International with a complimentary shuttle; enjoy proximity to downtown, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Zoo and Petco Park. Refresh in our light-filled accommodations, relax on your balcony or explore the vibrant city—all in our refreshing waterfront atmosphere. Stop by Quinn Ale House for a refreshing microbrew or enjoy Baja cuisine at Shoreline Cantina. Families will love our sprawling outdoor pool complex, offering ample opportunities to soak in the San Diego sunshine; our hotel also boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center. Featuring over 130,000 square feet of venue space accentuated by waterfront views, our Harbor Island resort is an inspired choice for a wedding or meeting in San Diego.”

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2022 Conference: Grand Prix of Education

Cover art by student design winner (above): Raymond Elizondo Vargas, Maple High School
– Program coming soon –

Or, open the full schedule app in a new window.  Details will be updated here.

You can check in as an attendee by logging into the sched.com app below.  Please note: this is a separate app from the CCEA+ website, managed by our organization’s Conference team.  Want to join seminars and other discussions?  Sign in the “Sched” app, using the “Sign up” link below.

Conference Notes for Attendees

Main Conference page

Attendees:  Pick up your badges at Check-in.

Conference Weekend:  General times — here’s the summary: the Model School visit trip begins at 8am on Thursday, May 5th, with an MCHS application seminar at 3pm the same day. Early check-in for the weekend Conference starts Thursday at 5pm, with an “Ignite Your Mind” meet and greet party starting at 7pm. Registration, buffet breakfast, and activities begin early Friday morning (May 6th) with seminars and events throughout the day. The Gala dinner begins with a reception in the evening at 7pm (May 6th). All day Saturday seminars and activities, with the Professional Awards lunch at 11:45AM. The Conference goes to around midday on Sunday (May 8th). The full schedule will be available late Spring 2022 in an interactive app for attendees. You can view this schedule of events (PDF coming soon) with breakout sessions, presentations and other details as of 4/25/22 — however, the “Sched” app is the most up-to-date! Read more event updates

Meet and Greet Party “Ignite Your Mind”: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us with music, games, hors d’oeuvres, prizes and networking on Thursday, May 5th. Dawson Room, Renaissance Hotel. Get here early, 7pm. Free for Conference attendees! Read more

Model Schools Awards Gala: Friday, May 6th @ Aquarium of the Pacific. At the Gala dinner, newly-selected Model Schools from 2022 will be awarded and recognized in person. Attire is evening casual. Tentative schedule: busing from the hotel to the gala starts at 6:30pm; President’s reception 7pm in the upper room gallery; dinner at 8pm on the main floor; awards at 9pm. Three course meal! Aquarium closes at 6pm; includes admission to gallery, you can wander around the aquarium on arrival. Get details and guest tickets 

Exemplary Programs and Professional Awards Lunch: Saturday, May 7th @ Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, from 11:45 – 1:45pm. Awards include Exemplary Programs, Superintendent of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Counselor or Support Person of the Year, and our Student Essay winners. Get guest tickets 

View/Download Conference Program | PDF format — coming soon
Please see the interactive “Sched” app above for the most up-to-date info.

Enjoy the Conference!

Plan Ahead for 2023!

The 2023 CCEA Plus State Conference will be April 27-30 @ Sheraton Harbor Island Hotel, San Diego CA. The Gala Awards Dinner for 2023 will be held at the Berkeley Maritime Museum. Make plans to join us again next year!

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