The Model Continuation High School Recognition Program is sponsored by the California Department of Education (CDE), Special, Alternative, and Continuing Education Division, in cooperation with the California Continuation Education Association (CCEA).

The Model Continuation Education Recognition Program identifies and recognizes outstanding programs and creates a resource bank of quality programs for school visitations. These schools provide exemplary programs to at-risk youth through the use of innovative instructional strategies, flexible scheduling, and guidance and counseling services. 

CDE encourages all continuation high schools that have been in operation a minimum of two years and meet other eligibility criteria to review their programs and submit an application for statewide recognition.