Model School Application 2023 – 2024 (Community Day)

CDE CCEA Model School Seal (MCHS)

Apply to Become a Model School This is the new application for Community Day Schools to apply to become Model Schools, announced by CDE on September 12, 2023. We invite all community day schools in the state to submit an application to become a “Model School” for 2023-2024, sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE). The newly developed Model Community … Read More

The Spotlight Newsletter – September 2023

The Spotlight Newsletter, September 2023

A Monthly Newsletter From CCEA Plus | Second Issue, September 2023 | Download & Share PDF Version A Message from the Board Important clarification from the email newsletter — we mentioned the exciting news about the upcoming Model Schools award program for community day schools. The announcement in the email was just above the schedule and deadlines for the MCHS … Read More

The Spotlight Newsletter – August 2023

The Spotlight Newsletter, August 2023

A Monthly Newsletter From CCEA Plus | First Issue, August 2023 | Download & Share PDF Version A Message from the Board To Our Alt. Ed. Community, Thank you for your hard work, sacrifice, patience, compassion, dedication and all of your tireless efforts to nurture and support the communities you serve. This newsletter is the first of an effort from … Read More

Photos: Model Schools Gala 2023

CCEA Plus 2023 Friday Gala

Model School Awards Gala 2023 Date of event: Friday, April 26, 2023 Honorees of the night: newly designated California Model Schools for 2023 Hosted by: CCEA Plus, with representation from the California Department of Education (CDE) Location of ceremony: USS Midway in San Diego, CA Fun fact: we were on an air craft carrier on the water! To view more … Read More

Model School Application 2023 – 2024 (Continuation)

CDE CCEA Model School Seal (MCHS)

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 2023-2024, 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 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

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

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

Announcing our 2022 Model Schools

CCEA Model Continuation High Schools

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Model Continuation High Schools for 2022 California Department of Education News Release SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that 36 schools throughout the state were recognized as Model Continuation High Schools (MCHS) for 2022. “These model schools provide invaluable resources and academic opportunities to our high-needs students, who often are … Read More