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
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
Model School Application 2025 – 2026 (Community Day)
Apply to Become a Model School We invite all community day schools in the state to submit an application to become a “Model School” for 2025-2026, co-sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE). The Model Community Day School (MCDS) Recognition Program will identify and recognize outstanding community day schools and will create a resource list of exemplary programs for school … Read More
Model School Application 2025 – 2026 (Continuation)
Apply to Become a Model School We invite all continuation high schools in the state to submit an application to become a “Model School” for 2025-2026, co-sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE). The Model Continuation High School (MCHS) Recognition Program identifies and recognizes outstanding programs and creates a resource list of quality programs for school visitations. These schools provide … Read More
Announcing our 2025 Model Continuation High Schools
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces 2025 Model Continuation High Schools California Department of Education News Release SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that 74 schools throughout the state were recognized as Model Continuation High Schools (MCHS) for 2025. These schools provide comprehensive services to at-risk youth through exemplary instructional strategies, flexible scheduling, and guidance and counseling services. … Read More
Announcing Our 2025 Model Community Day Schools
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Inaugural Model Community Day Schools for 2025 California Department of Education News Release SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that nine schools have been selected as Model Community Day Schools (MCDSs) for 2025, the second year of implementation. Community day schools are schools for students who have been expelled from … Read More
The Spotlight Newsletter – January | February 2025
We hope your new year and the Spring semester are off to a great start! As we embark on another year of serving our students, we want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering commitment to the at-promise youth in our schools. Your dedication, resilience, and passion continue to transform lives, ensuring that every student … Read More
The Spotlight Newsletter – October 2024
The Board would like to take a moment to extend our deepest appreciation to all of you who volunteered as readers for the Model School Program this year. Thanks to your dedication and hard work, we successfully completed two impactful events—one in Fresno on October 4th and another in Anaheim on October 18th. Your time, effort, and insights were truly … Read More