The Model School application, letter and information below have not yet been finalized by the CDE. You may use this early version to prepare in advance for the application process. Please note that there may be changes to the application itself during the month of May 2024, and once final, all info will be updated below and published on the … Read More
The Spotlight Newsletter – April 2024
A Monthly Newsletter From CCEA Plus | Ninth Issue, April 2024 | Download & Share PDF Version A Message from the Board To Our Alt. Ed. Community, The 2024 CCEA Plus Annual Conference is just a few days away. We’re thrilled to celebrate our 50th year anniversary with you in the historic city of Burbank, California. Like many celebrities who … Read More
Announcing Our 2024 Model Community Day Schools
State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Inaugural Model Community Day Schools for 2024 California Department of Education News Release SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced that eight schools have been selected as Model Community Day Schools (MCDSs) for 2024, the first year of implementation. Community day schools are schools for students who have been expelled from school or … Read More
The Spotlight Newsletter – March 2024
A Monthly Newsletter From CCEA Plus | Eighth Issue, March 2024 | Download & Share PDF Version A Message from the Board To Our Alt. Ed. Community, Congratulations to all continuation and community day schools for being recognized by the state of California as Model Schools. This is the first year the California Department of Education has recognized community day … Read More
The Spotlight Newsletter – February 2024
A Monthly Newsletter From CCEA Plus | Seventh Issue, February 2024 | Download & Share PDF Version A Message from the Board To Our Alt. Ed. Community, Encouraging and confirming news from Stanford University’s Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities. We know educators in Alternative Ed. are second to none in their ability to connect and breathe hope into … Read More
The Spotlight Newsletter – January 2024
A Monthly Newsletter From CCEA Plus | Sixth Issue, January 2024 | Download & Share PDF Version A Message from the Board To Our Alt. Ed. Community, The Board would like to invite and encourage you to apply and/or nominate deserving individuals to the various awards and recognition categories from CCEA Plus. Additionally, unique school programs/practices that support student achievement … Read More
The Spotlight Newsletter – December 2023
A Monthly Newsletter From CCEA Plus | Fifth Issue, December 2023 | Download & Share PDF Version A Message from the Board To Our Alt. Ed. Community, Now that the Model Community Day School Award program is underway, CCEA Plus is excited to announce the addition of two new regional advisor positions becoming available. There is one advisor position available … Read More
The Spotlight Newsletter – November 2023
A Monthly Newsletter From CCEA Plus | Fourth Issue, November 2023 | Download & Share PDF Version A Message from the Board To Our Alt. Ed. Community, Exciting news to share! It’s been a long time coming but a Community Day Model School award is finally here. MCDS applications will be reviewed and rated in early November and schools will … Read More
The Spotlight Newsletter – October 2023
A Monthly Newsletter From CCEA Plus | Third Issue, October 2023 | Download & Share PDF Version A Message from the Board To Our Alt. Ed. Community, On behalf of the CDE, we’re excited to announce a model school award for community day schools. The Board would like to thank the tireless efforts of all the individuals who took a … Read More
Model School Application 2023 – 2024 (Community Day)
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