Hope Online Learning Academy (Hope Online), a Douglas County School District public charter school, is currently accepting enrollments for the 2008-2009 school year.

Hope Online offers the benefits of online education to at-risk K-12 students in Colorado. By utilizing engaging online curriculum, customized lessons and one-on-one attention from highly qualified teachers, students are able to learn at their own pace.

"Hope Online seeks to offer alternative paths to educational success," says Heather O'Mara, chief executive officer of Hope Online. "Every child in Colorado should have equal access to a quality education. At Hope Online, students benefit from curriculum that meets state content standards while developing critical skills for the 21st century."

Bridging the digital divide, Hope Online students participate in online education by attending a neighborhood Learning Center. Learning Centers provide students with a nurturing, safe environment, encouragement and supervision of mentors and the resources they need in order to learn.

"The students are excited about learning, and it shows. That's what we offer here - a safe, supportive place where students can discover their potential," says Denise Wisdom of the Urban League of the Pikes Peak Region.

With Learning Centers across the Front Range, there are a variety of convenient locations to choose from, including five right here in Colorado Springs:

All Peoples Learning Center
3001 S. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Contact Isabel Malacara at 719-390-1336

Back to Basics Academy
3075 S. Academy Blvd. #4
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Contact Mary Kirkpatrick at 719-471-1629

City Center of the Arts
5520 N. Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Contact Lisa Villanueva at 719-219-3334

Life Prep Academy
2555 S. Chelton Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Contact Cherry Shepherd at 719-302-6072

Urban League Child Development Center
506 E. Moreno Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Contact Denise Wisdom at 719-471-1930

To date, Hope Online has helped over 5,000 students in Colorado achieve educational success. Now enrolling for its fourth year, parents and guardians are encouraged to submit the appropriate application materials by September 3, 2008 in order to secure a spot for their student in the Fall term. For more information about Hope Online, Learning Centers near you, or to enroll your student, please visit http://www.hopeonline.org or call 303-989-3539.