February 15, 2008
Dear Continuation Education High School Principal:
MODEL CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNITION PROGRAM
I invite you to participate in the Model Continuation High School Recognition Program sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE) in cooperation with the California Continuation Education Association (CCEA).
The Model Continuation High School Recognition Program identifies and recognizes outstanding continuation high schools and creates a resource list for school visits. These model schools provide comprehensive services to at-risk youth through the use of exemplary instructional strategies, flexible scheduling, and guidance and counseling services. The CDE encourages continuation high schools that meet the eligibility criteria to submit an application to the Model Continuation High School Recognition Program.
The self-nomination application packet for the Model Continuation High School Recognition Program for 2008-09 is available on the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/sr/mc. If you are unable to access the application, please contact the Educational Options Office at 916-322-5012 and a copy will be e-mailed to you. The packet includes instructions for completing the application, reference materials, and the forms to be submitted.
As in previous years, we will recognize and present awards to successful Model Continuation High School Recognition Program applicants at the annual CCEA conference. If you have questions regarding this subject, please contact Dennis Fisher, Consultant, Educational Options Office, at 916-445-5613 or by e-mail at dfisher@cde.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
Original signature on file at the CDE.
Anthony Monreal, Deputy Superintendent
Curriculum and Instruction Branch
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1430 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814