Contact: Tarryn Wilson, Alpha Omega Publications®, 800-682-7391

ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa, April 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- Alpha Omega Publications® (AOP), a leading publisher of Christian curricula for Christian schools and homeschool families worldwide, has been awarded the 2009 Homeschooling Parent Magazine Stamp of Approval Award. Well-known for its dedication in helping homeschool parents make informed decisions regarding quality Christian curriculum, Homeschooling Parent Magazine selected AOP's Horizons Phonics & Reading homeschool curriculum for honors in its "Best Grammar & Phonics Curriculum" category. The criteria for receiving this complimentary award were based not only on parental input, but also on Horizons' availability, support, user-friendliness, and cost.

"In today's tough economic times, we're thankful to offer homeschooling families an affordable, yet superior elementary teaching resource like Horizons Phonics & Reading," said Rohn Gibson, Vice President of Marketing at Alpha Omega Publications. "We sincerely appreciate all our Horizons customers and Homeschooling Parent Magazine's vote of confidence in our products."

A winner of numerous other academic awards, including the 2008 Readers Award and Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum in elementary math curriculum, AOP's Horizons educational materials are known for their colorful workbooks, brightly-illustrated lessons, and user-friendly teacher's guides. For more information on AOP's full line of Horizons preschool and K-12 courses in math, spelling and vocabulary, penmanship, phonics and reading, health, and physical education, call 800-682-7391 or visit Alpha Omega Publications' website for homeschool families at www.aophomeschooling.com.

About Alpha Omega Publications:
Alpha Omega Publications is a leading provider of award-winning PreK-12 Christian curriculum, educational resources, and services to homeschool families, Christian schools, and distributors. Headquartered in Rock Rapids, Iowa, with offices in Chandler, Arizona, Alpha Omega Publications has effectively revolutionized Christian education for more than 30 years with computer-based and print-based curriculum, educational books and games, support services, family entertainment, and a distance-learning school with students in all 50 states and 38 countries worldwide. Alpha Omega Publications' products and services are sold directly, as well as through retail Christian bookstores and online. Visit Alpha Omega Publications online at www.aop.com or call 800-682-7391.