The north central school,authorized by the Tracy Unified School District, will serve students residing inSan Joaquin, Sacramento, Amador, Calaveras, Stanislaus, Santa Clara, Alameda,and Contra Costa counties. “Online schools are becoming an increasingly popular option,” said JonathanZaff, President of California Virtual Education Partners. “These are the fourthand fifth schools we`re opening with Kaplan because we believe in the valuableopportunity our online schools provide to California families. We`re building astrong foundation and expanding upon it to bring choice to more students.” Teachers employed by California Virtual Education Partners will provideinstruction using Kaplan`s virtual learning platform. Class discussions andstudent-to-student interaction take place via phone, email, online blackboardsand instant messages. Students enrolled at either academy will be able to access their coursework fromvirtually anywhere, no matter the day or time, through the Internet. A parentportal allows families to view their child`s academic record and activitypractically 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Laptops will be issued to any activestudent who does not have access to a computer. To learn more about the Kaplan Academies, visit California Virtual Education Partners is a California Nonprofit Corporationcommitted to expanding high-quality virtual education options for studentsstatewide. About Kaplan Virtual EducationKaplan Virtual Education (KVE), a leading provider of online 6-12 education,offers flexible, individualized and high-quality curriculum and instruction topromote student success. KVE operates public and private schools that provide awide variety of accredited learning options for middle and high school students,schools and school districts. KVE`s student body is as diverse as its courseofferings, serving accelerated learners seeking advanced placement and collegeprep courses, adults seeking high school diplomas, homeschooled students, andat-risk teenagers who require an alternative to traditional high school. KVE isaccredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and TheCommission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA).

For moreinformation, visit Kaplan Virtual Education is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves morethan 114,000 students online and through 71 campus-based schools across the U.S.and Europe. Kaplan Higher Education also has online programs through KaplanUniversity and Concord Law School of Kaplan University. Kaplan Higher Educationschools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas tograduate and professional degrees, including a Juris Doctor degree. KaplanHigher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington PostCompany (NYSE: WPO). For more information, visit for Kaplan Virtual EducationVictoria 917-328-3287 Copyright Business Wire 2009.