California Continuation Education Association Plus

Model School Recognition Program, Fall 2024 In partnership with the California Department of Education (CDE), CCEA Plus supports a state-wide selection process for high standards among continuation schools. Each year, the organization runs, reviews and scores all submitted applications (September), as well as orchestrates the required school visits for eligible candidates (October - December). The award is created and presented by CCEA Plus to selected schools at the annual Gala. The organization provides feedback and training for school improvement.

Professional Awards Program and Award Celebrations, April 2025 CCEA Plus hosts professional awards programs for alternative educators in the state of California. These awards include: Exemplary Programs for outstanding programs developed by members that can be easily replicated by every continuation or community day school; Teacher of the Year, Administrator of the Year, Classified Employee of the Year Award, Counselor or Support Person of the Year Award, Superintendent of the Year Award, Officer of the Year (Student Resource Officer/Probation), and Student Recognition Awards (Essay Contest, Design Contest, Art Showcase) Awards submissions for the 2024-2025 school year were adjudicated by committee and recognized at two events in 2025: Gala dinner (April 26th) and Awards lunch (April 25th) in San Diego, CA.