May 5-8, 2022 @ Long Beach, CA

“The Grand Prix of Education”

We’re proud to announce the CCEA Plus 2022 State Conference in Long Beach on the weekend of May 5-8. We’ll be honoring Model Schools and awardees from 2022 in person, and featuring three amazing days of workshops, seminars, student art shows, and celebrations.

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Join our Alt. Ed. 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. Register and pay online before March 17th and get $50 off!*

Announcements:

• Full schedule and app (4/28/22)
• Theme days schedule (4/14/22)
• Event updates, party and Model School visit (3/6/22)

Hosted at:

Renaissance Long Beach Hotel 
111 East Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California 90802 USA | View Map
Booking link for group block (online reservations recommended for the discounted price) — Attendees may also contact the hotel Reservation’s Center at (888) 236-2427: ask for the CCEA Plus room rate (limited Wednesday, open Thursday-Sunday). Room block reservations may be limited.
General venue phone: (562) 437-5900 | About Venue | Badge Offers

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) — $649 | $599 online only before 3/17/22
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes 5 meals and all event access
Includes CCEA Professional membership (required to attend)

Active Member — $589 | $539 online only before 3/17/22
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes 5 meals and all event access

Retired Active Member — $299 online only
Full 3-day Conference registration | Includes 5 meals and all event access 
Please contact us for this special pricing

Conference Add-ons

Thursday Model School Visit, Bus Trip (8am-1pm) — $70.00 | Sign Up for Trip
Thursday Model School Application Instruction Seminar (3-5pm) — $70.00 | Sign Up for Seminar

Friday Model Schools Gala Dinner Tickets — $95.00 | Purchase Tickets
Saturday Professional Awards Lunch — $55.00 | Purchase Tickets

Tables for 10 Friday Model Schools Gala Dinner — $875.00 | Purchase Tickets
Tables for 10 Saturday Professional Awards Lunch — $450.00 | Purchase Tickets

Vendor Display Tables, Ads and Promotions — $599.00 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 April 25th 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 2022 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. Dinner guests do not need tickets, seats will be set aside for them. Advanced payment is sufficient, best before April 25th 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.

Meals Included: all Conference registrations include 5 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
• Lunch: Saturday (Awards lunch May 7th)
• Dinner: Friday (Gala dinner May 6th)

Accommodations: hotel accommodations are not included in Conference registration. Please arrange separately. We have a special group rate block of rooms setup with the Renaissance Long Beach Hotel. Booking link for group block — available dates include Wednesday (limited), and Thursday-Sunday (open). Attendees may also contact the hotel Reservation’s Center at (888) 236-2427 (ask for the CCEA Plus room rate). Room block reservations may have limitations past a certain date. Online booking is strongly recommended by the hotel for ease and convenience.

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

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!

Speakers: in planning now — keynote speaker Scott Braden, past President of CCEA+ and former Principal of Citrus High School.

Agenda: Tentative Schedule (click link for more details) — here’s the summary: the Model School visit trip begins at 8am on Thursday, May 5th, with an MCHS application seminar at 3pm the same day. Early check-in for the weekend Conference starts Thursday at 5pm, with an “Ignite Your Mind” meet and greet party starting at 7pm. Registration, buffet breakfast, and activities begin early Friday morning (May 6th) with seminars and events throughout the day. The Gala dinner begins with a reception in the evening at 7pm (May 6th). All day Saturday seminars and activities, with the Professional Awards lunch at 11:45AM. The Conference goes to around midday on Sunday (May 8th). The full schedule will be available late Spring 2022 in an interactive app for attendees.

Awards, Gala and Opportunities

Quick links — Apply to be a Presenter | Become a Vendor or Sponsor | Make an Award nomination (by 3/15/22) | Exemplary Program nominations (by 3/15/22) | Meet and Greet Party (new for Thursday!) | Awards Celebrations (May 6 and 7th) | Tickets and Tables | Model School visits (May 5) | MCHS Application seminar (May 5) | Student Art showcase | Student Design contest (by 3/25/22) | Student Essay contest (by 3/25/22) | Tentative Conference agenda (May 5-8)

Meet and Greet Party “Ignite Your Mind”: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us with music, games, hors d’oeuvres, prizes and networking on Thursday, May 5th. Dawson Room, Renaissance Hotel. Get here early, 7pm. Free for Conference attendees! Get details

Model Schools Awards Gala: Friday, May 6th @ Aquarium of the Pacific. At the Gala dinner, newly-selected Model Schools from 2022 will be awarded and recognized in person. Attire is evening casual. Tentative schedule: busing from the hotel to the gala starts at 6:30pm; President’s reception 7pm in the upper room gallery; dinner at 8pm on the main floor; awards at 9pm. Three course meal! Aquarium closes at 6pm; includes admission to gallery, you can wander around the aquarium on arrival. Please note: Professional awards and exemplary programs will be presented the next day, on May 7th (see below). Get details and tickets 

Exemplary Programs and Professional Awards Lunch: Saturday, May 7th @ Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, from 11:45 – 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; there will be no Roundtable Showcase. Professional awards and the exemplary programs showcase will be presented at the Saturday Awards luncheon. Lunch with the keynote speaker, including awards for personnel, essays, art, Region Basket, Vendor’s Raffle/Auction Prizes. Get tickets 

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: see two Model School in action, on a guided tour. Sign up is a separate, or as an add-on to Conference registration. Date: Thursday, May 5, 2022. Includes two model school visits, box lunch and bus transportation. Transportation to and from the Conference venue is provided. Pickup will be at the Conference hotel venue at 8am, with the visits 8am – 1pm. The trip is not included with Conference registration, and requires separate sign-up. Updates will be provided using the “Sched” app that will come out shortly before the Conference weekend. Sign up for school visit

Model School Application Instruction Seminar: get small-group guidance for the Model School program, and instruction for filling out the MCHS application. Date: Thursday, May 5, 2022. Times: 3 – 5pm. Location: Conference hotel, room number to be announced. Good chance for Q&A about becoming a Model School! Sign up for this seminar is not included with Conference registration, and requires separate sign-up. Updates will be provided using the “Sched” app that will come out shortly before the Conference weekend. Sign up for seminar

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 3/25/22. This year’s theme “The Grand Prix of 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 featured recognition at our annual CCEA Plus conference. Deadline 3/25/22. Learn more

“This is always a powerful conference with superb presentations and opportunities for very important networking with peers.”
– Dan Sackheim, CDE Ambassador

To Pay by Purchase Order or by Check:

Purchase orders (PO) and checks are still accepted for 2022, 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 $649 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

“Let inspiration find you at Renaissance Long Beach Hotel. The artistic, urban Long Beach community resonates in our daily rituals and homegrown design, while the prospect of discovery lies around every corner. Our iconic hotel, in the heart of downtown Long Beach, offers you the opportunity to experience the neighboring art, culture, shopping, nightlife, or whatever stirs your soul. Savor the ocean-to-form dining at our signature restaurant while you kick back and relax to local musical talent. Unwind on our third-floor pool deck and enjoy views of the Pacific Ocean and the legendary Queen May. Discover your next favorite destination at Renaissance Long Beach in beautiful Southern California.”

Conference Badge Offers in Long Beach

We’re very excited to welcome the CCEA Plus 2022 Conference to Long Beach in May! Enjoy all that the waterfront has to offer. The city is pedestrian and bicycle friendly and is ranked as one of the most walkable large cities in the US. Within an 8-block area surrounding the hotels you will find attractions, shopping, entertainment, nightlife and more than 120 quality restaurants serving cuisines from around the world. Visit Long Beach (external site with travel resources and destinations)

Show Your Badge — See all the Long Beach “show your badge” discounts and offers (PDF). One of Long Beach’s major attractions is the Aquarium of the Pacific, which has a great “show your badge” offer. The 2022 offer is $18.00 after 12pm (regularly $36.95 per person). View the Aquarium flyer (PDF)

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