OFL Blog

Ileana celebrates the opening of OFY's (OFL's sister school) new High Desert campus, with Principal Bernadette Grant, expanding opportunities for students to learn in ways that fit them best.

Every year, Options For Youth (OFY) and Opportunities For Learning (OFL) host an exciting event called the Engineering Design Challenge (EDC). This student competition is designed to get high school students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math, also known as STEM. The EDC gives students a chance to solve real-world problems using simple, everyday materials. You do not need a fancy lab to be creative. All you need is teamwork, determination, and a willingness to learn.

Opportunities for Learning (OFL) offers flexible Credit Recovery and Enrichment programs for students who need to catch up, stay on track, or get ahead toward earning their high school diploma. Students can earn up to 15 credits in six weeks through guided independent study, online or in-person classes, and teacher support—all available year-round.

OFL Baldwin Park students Atziri Talavera and Autumn Davies with (left to right) Melissa Martinez, Kat Erpenbeck, Megan Betry, Richard Moreno, and Superintendent Ileana Kiriakos.

Irwindale, CA – On Friday, July 25th, two outstanding Opportunities For Learning (OFL) Baldwin Park seniors—Atziri Talavera and Autumn Davies—joined local business leaders, elected officials, and community members at the Irwindale Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Luncheon, featuring Congressman Gil Cisneros as keynote speaker. The luncheon focused on topics affecting regional industries such as insurance, real estate, and economic growth in the San Gabriel Valley.

Everyone should have the power to choose their own path-their own educational choice.

In April 2024, Tommy P. enrolled at Options For Learning with one goal: to graduate early. Just a few months later, he’s done exactly that—earning his high school diploma at only 15 years old, making him one of the youngest graduates in OFL history.

At Opportunities For Learning, we know that no two students grow or learn in exactly the same way. Every child enters our programs with unique strengths, challenges, and stories—and that’s exactly why our counselors are an essential part of the OFL community. Our counselors help students develop the skills, confidence, and self-awareness they need to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

Future vets in action! Our CTE students are practicing their skills, from wrapping bandages to giving pups the care they deserve.