District 11 to launch new online school option in Fall 2021 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Despite early challenges associated with transitioning to at-home learning amid the pandemic, District 11 is making changes based on an increased demand. "When we look at our data over the past ten years or so, we've seen an increase in demand for online learning," Julie Johnson said. The district is launching a complete online school option, called Spark Online Academy, for K-8 students beginning in August 2021. Johnson, newly appointed principal for the school, said while the pandemic created several challenges in the last year, it also provided an opportunity for more flexible alternatives.