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

Article: Alternative Education Models During the Pandemic

CCEA Plus, Class of 2021

The following excerpt comes from an article about alternative education models during the pandemic. The Fort Bragg USD community is featured, along with a continuation high school and two community day schools. Read the full article by Mary Makela in the Fort Bragg Advocate-News. Excerpt from the Article on “Big Picture Learning” Source: Article by Mary Makela Just prior to … Read More

Featured Video: Ripperdan Community Day School

Ripperdan Community Day School, Madera USD, video feature

CCEA Plus and Dan Sackheim of CDE are proud to share this fantastic feature video about Ripperdan Community Day School, from Madera Unified School District. Special thanks to Madera’s communication department and everyone that took part in making his possible (more credits below). Watch or share the video below! Featuring: Helen Vannucchi, Ara Keledjian, Ripperdan staff and students Credit: Madera … Read More

Graduating During a Pandemic

New School Community Day School, 2020 Graduation

As we all cope with the challenges of COVID-19, it’s important to celebrate the hard work of our educators, students and staff across California. On behalf of everyone at CCEA Plus, congratulations to the Class of 2020! One of our members, Bryan Love, shared his school’s graduation during the pandemic. Bryan is lead teacher at the New School Community Day … Read More