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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Leadership Academy Workshop

NORTHERN WORKSHOP:
Sat, Sept 6, 2025: Sacramento, CA @ Embassy Suites | Sign Up

SOUTHERN WORKSHOP:
Sat, Sept 20, 2025: Anaheim, CA @ Anaheim Majestic | Sign Up

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View flyer as PDF

About the Leadership Academy

• Open to principals, teachers and staff in alternative education.
• One day workshop event following the Model School Reader sessions.
• Similar to previous “Principals’ Institute” events.

Schedule for the Saturday workshops:

• 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM | Breakfast (provided)
• 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Session 1
• 10:45 PM – 12:15 PM | Session 2
• 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM | Lunch (provided)
• 1:20 PM – 2:50 PM | Session 3
• 2:55 PM – 3:15 PM | Q&A with Presenters and close the workshop

This professional development workshop follows the Model School Reading sessions on the Friday before the Leadership Academy.

Benefits of this special event include:

• Deep understanding of CA Education Code as it applies to alternative education.
• Practical, research-based solutions tailored for continuation high schools and community day schools.
• Networking opportunities with other leaders who share your challenges and passion.
• Immediate tools to create meaningful change for your school community.

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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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“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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September 16-19, 2021 @ San Diego, CA

“Making a Difference Together”

Click to download flyer for print (PDF)

We’re proud to announce the CCEA Plus 2021 State Conference in San Diego on the weekend of September 16-19. We’ll be honoring Model Schools and awardees from both 2020 and 2021 in person, and featuring three amazing days of workshops, seminars, student art shows, and celebrations overlooking the ocean. Join our Alt. Ed. community of educators, administrators, friends and family for this long-awaited chance to gather again! Both continuation and community day schools are invited to this event with new programming. Register and pay online before August 17th and get $40 off!*

Hosted at:

Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina 
1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 | View Map
Booking link for group block (online reservations recommended for the discounted price) — Attendees may also contact the hotel Reservation’s Center at 1-888-236-2427: ask for the CCEA Plus room rate (limited Wednesday, open Thursday-Sunday). Room block reservations may be limited past a certain date. General venue phone: (619) 291-2900 | 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

For those that cannot attend in person, we are currently planning to record the Gala and some individual workshops, which should be available to view online after the events — more about this TBA.

Standard Registration (Non-Active Member) — $539 | $499 online only (before 8/17/21)
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes 6 meals and all event access
Includes CCEA Professional membership (required with purchase)

Active Member — $489 | $449 online only (before 8/17/21)
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes 6 meals and all event access

Retired Active Member — $199 online only
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes 6 meals and all event access 
Please contact us for this special pricing

Conference Add-ons

Friday Model School Visit, Bus Trip (9am-12pm) — $25.00 | Sign Up for Trip

Friday Model Schools Gala Dinner Tickets — $95.00 | Purchase Tickets
Saturday Professional Awards Lunch — $50.00 | Purchase Tickets

Tables for 10 Friday Model Schools Gala Dinner — $875.00 | Purchase Tables
Tables for 10 Saturday Professional Awards Lunch — $400.00 | Purchase Tables

Vendor Display Tables Each — $510.00 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 (best by Sept. 1st in time for badge printing). 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 2021 Conference.

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.

2020 and April 2021 Conference Purchases: all 2020 and 2021 Conference purchases and registrations will be honored and automatically carried over to the 2021 Conference. There will be no increase or change in cost to those that have pre-paid for 2020, including the awards celebrations and meals. If previously registered for the 2020 Conference, you will receive an all-access badge to the 2021 dates at the venue Check-in.

Meals Included: all Conference registrations include 6 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
• Lunches: Friday, Saturday (Awards lunch Sept. 18th)
• Dinner: Friday (Gala dinner Sept. 17th)

Accommodations: hotel accommodations are not included in Conference registration. Please arrange separately. We have a special group rate block of rooms setup with the Sheraton San Diego. Booking link for group block — available dates include Wednesday (limited), and Thursday-Sunday (open). Attendees may also contact the hotel Reservation’s Center at 1-888-236-2427 (ask for the CCEA Plus room rate). Room block reservations may have limitations past a certain date. Please note that all 2020 and April 2021 reservations have been canceled by the hotel, and guests need to make new reservations. For credit card authorization forms, you may request one by contacting reservations@sheratonsandiegohotel.com (must be returned a minimum of 3 days prior to arrival date). Online booking is strongly recommended by the hotel for ease and convenience. Group block rooms are available while supplies last, and rates may vary over time.

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)

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 August 26th for personalized badge printing.

Topics, Tentative Agenda and Keynote Speaker

Keynote: Jack O’Connell is a former Calif State Superintendent of Education. He is also a partner with Barrett with Capital Advisors Group, an educational lobbyist group. Distinguished speakers include Jenny Singh and Betty Miura, CDE Accountability Administrators.

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. In addition to the workshops and keynote speakers, we have found that attendees value the opportunity to meet and share ideas with our colleagues from continuation 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 continuation 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!

Agenda: Tentative Schedule — early check-in starts Thursday, September 16th at 5pm. Registration, buffet breakfast and activities start early Friday morning with the Gala dinner in the evening (Sept. 17th); then all day Saturday with the Professional Awards lunch at 11:45AM; and the Conference goes to around midday on Sunday (Sept. 19th).  Find the latest schedule of events, breakout sessions, presentations and announcements in the Conference “Sched” app. Download the presenter and events schedule full 2021 Conference Program as a PDF, up to date only to 9/16/21.

Awards, Gala and Opportunities

Model Schools Awards Gala: Friday, Sept. 17th — the dinner will be held aboard the historic USS Midway aircraft carrier on the water. Transportation is provided to and from the hotel venue at no extra charge. At the Gala dinner, newly-selected Model Schools from both 2020 and 2021 will be awarded and recognized. Attire is evening casual. Tentative schedule: busing from the hotel to the Midway starts at 5:45pm; President’s reception starts 6:30pm; dinner at 7pm. See more photos of this amazing venue. Address: 910 N. Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92101. Venue phone: 619-544-9600. Professional awards and exemplary programs will be presented on Sept. 18th (see below). Get tickets

Exemplary Programs and Professional Awards Lunch: submit your nominee or program in advance of the Conference anytime until the March 15, 2021 deadline. 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; there will be no Roundtable Showcase. Professional awards and the exemplary programs showcase will be presented at the Saturday Awards lunch, Sept. 18, from 11:45 – 1:45PM @ Harbor Island Ballroom, Sheraton San Diego (the Conference venue). Lunch with keynote speaker Jack O’Connell, including awards for personnel, essays, art, Region Basket, Vendor’s Raffle/Auction Prizes. Both awards from 2020 and 2021 will be featured. Make an Award Nomination

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 Visit: you may sign up for a spot on the Model School Visit bus trip during the 2021 Conference. Date: Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. Transportation to and from the Conference venue is provided in the fee. Pickup will be at the Conference hotel venue at 9am, with the visit 9am-12pm. Updates will be provided using the “Sched” app that will come out shortly before the Conference weekend.

Student Design Contest: the Conference program’s cover art was selected in 2020, and will be presented on the 2021 brochure cover. The contest is currently closed, and no longer accepting entries.

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. Learn more

To Pay by Purchase Order or by Check:

Purchase orders (PO) and checks are still accepted for 2021, however, we require our online order form to be completed in advance.  *Discounted pricing is not available for purchase orders or offline payments.

Each registration is $539 per person using this method. Fee applies. 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. Benefiting from an excellent location on Harbor Island, our resort places the best of San Diego nearby; enjoy proximity to downtown, Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Zoo and Petco Park. Arrive via a complimentary shuttle from San Diego International Airport and refresh in our light-filled accommodations, each featuring its own private balcony or patio, plus signature Sheraton amenities.”

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