Model School Application 2021 – 2022

CDE CCEA Model School Seal (MCHS)

UPDATE : Applications for the 2021-2022 school year are now closed. Our Model Schools for 2022 were announced on February 10th, 2022. New applications for the 2022-2023 school year will be available starting in the spring/summer of 2022, find the link here. Please check back then for more about the upcoming application process and materials. Congrats to our new schools, … Read More

Announcing our 2021 Model Schools

CCEA Model Continuation High Schools

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Model Continuation High Schools for 2021 California Department of Education News Release State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that 27 schools throughout the state were recognized as Model Continuation High Schools (MCHS) for 2021. “Student attendance and engagement in distance learning during the school closures has been difficult—especially for students who struggled … Read More

School Reopening, Distance Learning, State Plan and CTE

Supporting and Teaching CTE through Distance Learning, CCEA Plus, CDE

Supporting and Teaching CTE through Distance Learning A message from Dan Sackheim at CDE: Dear Colleagues, We have students come to us with work habits, behavior and attendance challenges that, if not addressed, will greatly limit their ability to obtain and maintain successful employment. I am attaching the language that we were successful in including in the State Perkins Career … Read More

Model School Application 2020 – 2021

California Department of Education

Apply to Become a Model School The application process for 2020-2021 has been completed and is closed. Congratulations to our new Model Schools! New application details will be announced here in late spring / early summer 2021 to learn how to become a 2021-2022 Model School. We invite all continuation high schools in the state to submit an application to … Read More

Announcing our 2020 Model Schools

CCEA Model Continuation High Schools

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Model Continuation High Schools for 2020 California Department of Education News Release SACRAMENTO — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that 43 schools throughout the state were recognized as Model Continuation High Schools (MCHS) for 2020. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and determination of the teachers, school … Read More

Announcing Our First CCEA Webinar: Mark Your Calendar for Oct. 3rd

DASS Conversation Virtual Meeting

While this webinar has ended, the full video, presentation slides and access to the collaborative document is available to CCEA members only. To view, log in to your member account and visit the Webinars page here. Read more about DASS below. Topic: DASS Conversation Virtual Meeting When: Thursday, Oct 3, 2019, 3:30 – 4:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) … Read More

Photos: Model Schools Gala and Awardees 2019

John J. Cairns Continuation High School - 2019 Model Continuation High School

Thank you to all of our members and guests that joined us for the 2019 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 … Read More

Model School Application 2019 – 2020

California Department of Education

Apply to Become a Model School UPDATE: the 2019 application window has ended. Thank you to all applying schools! Stay tuned for the next application dates, to be announced here on the CCEA website and on the CDE website. We invite all continuation high schools in the state to submit an application to become a “Model School” for 2019 – … Read More

Announcing our 2019 Model Schools

CCEA Model Continuation High Schools

State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Model Continuation High Schools for 2019 California Department of Education News Release SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that 31 schools were newly designated as Model Continuation High Schools for 2019. These schools are recognized for their innovative approach to instruction and helping students who have faced many challenges—including behavior issues, chronic … Read More