Calvert Announces New K-8 Virtual Public Charter School in Colorado

BALTIMORE, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Calvert Education Services will open a new virtual public charter school, The Colorado Calvert Academy State Charter School in the fall of 2010.  Colorado Calvert Academy is authorized by the Charter School Institute (CSI), an independent charter authorizing agency within the Colorado State Department of Education (CDE).

Colorado Calvert Academy is a non-profit organization managed by an independent board of directors. Its mission is:

To inspire and enable Colorado students to achieve at the highest academic level, foster their ability to integrate ideas and concepts across subject areas, and develop their character, curiosity, and commitment to life-long learning.

Calvert's rich tradition of excellence in education provides an exceptional opportunity for Colorado families who wish to educate their children outside a traditional classroom setting.  Colorado Calvert Academy will offer:

• The world renowned Calvert curriculum which is research-based and aligned to Colorado state standards. The integrated core curriculum emphasizes grammar, composition and critical thinking.
• The best in traditional education resources and 21st century learning technologies to deliver a superior academic experience for your child.
• State-certified Supervising Teachers to provide instructional support, monitor your child's progress and help keep your child on pace with Colorado Public School standards.
• Expert academic support by Calvert Education Counselors and Calvert Advisory Teachers.
• Ongoing assessments that ensure proficiency and content mastery.
• Verticy Learning, a specialized, virtual school curriculum designed specifically to meet the needs of students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences.

About Calvert
Calvert has been the trusted leader in distance education for more than a century and serves schools and students in all 50 states and over 60 countries.  

For more information, visit our website at www.coloradocalvertacademy.com.

SOURCE Calvert Education Services