- PARENT RESOURCES -
Special Education
a parentally placed private school student with a disability does not
have an individual right to receive some or all of the special education and related
services that the student would receive if enrolled in a public school under the
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Programs and Services Offered
Online Independent Study (asynchronous instruction) & tutoring/instruction.
In Person Learning Center: Individual & Group instruction, tutoring and enrichment

PEP and STEP UP Families Daily Schedule
We have an in person location in Clearwater, Florida. Click here for the daily schedule.
This is a state requirement to particpate in the program. Hope Online along with PEP/STEP UP students and families must comply with all requirements.
Qualifications of Classroom Teachers
All Instructional Personnel (in accordance with section 1002.421(1)(h), F.S.) will have one of the following qualifications:
State Teaching Certification
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in any subject
Three or more years of K-12th grade teaching experience
Special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies them to provide instruction in K-12th grade subjects (provide documentation such as certifications, professional development, curriculum training, etc.).

PEP and STEP UP Families Daily Schedule
We have an in person location in Clearwater, Florida. Check out the daily schedule.
This is a state requirement to particpate in the program. Hope Online along with PEP/STEP UP students and families must comply with all requirements.

Calendar
First Day of School: Monday, Aug 31st, 2026
Labor Day, No School, Sept 7th, 2026
Veteran's Day, No School, Nov 11th, 2026
Thanksgiving Break, No School, 11/25-11/27/26
Christmas Break, No School, 12/21-1/2/2027
Second Semester Start Date: 1/11/2027
MLK JR, No School, 1/18/2027
President's Day, No School, 2/15/2027
Spring Break, No School, 3/29/27-4/2/27
Memorial Day, No School, 5/31/2027
Last Day of School: Friday, June 11th, 2027

