Announcing our 2024 Model Continuation High Schools

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State Superintendent Tony Thurmond Announces Model Continuation High Schools for 2024 California Department of Education News Release SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that 31 schools throughout the state were recognized as Model Continuation High Schools for 2024. Model Continuation High Schools provide comprehensive services to at-risk youth through the use of exemplary instructional strategies, flexible scheduling, … Read More

Model School Application 2023 – 2024 (Continuation)

CDE CCEA Model School Seal (MCHS)

Apply to Become a Model School We invite all continuation high 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 Model Continuation High School (MCHS) Recognition Program identifies and recognizes outstanding programs and creates a resource list of quality programs for school visitations. These schools provide … Read More

Model School Application 2022 – 2023

CDE CCEA Model School Seal (MCHS)

UPDATE : Applications for the 2022-2023 school year are now closed. Our Model Schools for 2023 were announced in late February 2023. New applications for the 2023-2024 school year will be available starting in the spring/summer of 2023. Please check back then for more about the upcoming application process and materials. Congrats to our new schools, and we look forward … Read More

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

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

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

Model School Application 2018 – 2019

California Department of Education

Apply to Become a Model School Update: Model Schools for 2018-2019 have already been announced. Please visit the new application links for the current year. Thank you! It’s that time again.  We invite all continuation high schools in the state to submit an application to become a “Model School” for 2018 – 2019, sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE). … Read More

A Message from Your Officers-Elect

State Officer Elect

Two new officers will join our CCEA State Officers this year as a result of our recent election, VP-Elect Scott Braden and Secretary-Elect Marty Martin.  President-Elect Antonio Munguia is finishing his term as Secretary, and current Treasurer Vic Whitaker (re-elected this year) will continue in his post with the executive board. Antonio Munguia –  President Elect California Continuation High School Community, … Read More

Announcing our 2016 Models Schools

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State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Announces 2016 Model Continuation High Schools California Department of Education News Release SACRAMENTO—State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced today the designation of 37 Model Continuation High Schools for 2016. These schools are being recognized for their innovative teaching approaches that enable students with diverse needs to complete their high school education. “I commend … Read More