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Continuation Education in California

Continuation high schools have been in operation in the state since 1919 as a mandated alternative for students who need a more flexible school day or week and a program different from that of the traditional high school. The California Continuation Education Association (CCEA) represents the interest of the 500-plus continuation high schools in the state and the CBEDS census total of more than 70,000 students (about 10% of all secondary students) in those schools. If the students served is calculated on an annual cumulative total rather than a one-day census, these schools regularly serve more than 15% of all secondary students in the state. CCEA supports a program of instruction which is mandated for continuation high schools that has emphasis on occupational orientation or a work-study schedule, intensive guidance services to meet students' special needs, and a program that will lead to completion with a diploma.

Mission Statement for CCEA

The mission of the California Continuation Education Association is to advocate for the betterment of continuation education and to promote the development of quality schools for our students, to support and provide professional development for the improvement of instruction that leads to student achievement of high standards, completion of a high school diploma, effective preparation for work, positive community involvement, and a foundation for life-long learning