American Public Education to Present at Deutsche Bank Small and Mid-Cap Growth Conference

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) – parent company of online learning provider American Public University System, which operates through American Military University and American Public University – announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Harry T. Wilkins, CPA plans to address the financial community at the Deutsche Bank Small and Mid-Cap Growth Conference in Naples, Florida.

Mr. Wilkins’ presentation will begin at 8:40 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, February 11, 2009. A link to a live webcast of the presentation, as well as an audio replay, will be available to listeners who log in through American Public Education's website, www.AmericanPublicEducation.com. The replay will be available for 90 days after the presentation.

About American Public Education, Inc.

American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI) is an online provider of higher education focused primarily on serving the military and public service communities. American Public University System (APUS), wholly owned by APEI, comprises two universities – American Military University (AMU) and American Public University (APU). Regionally and nationally accredited, APUS serves more than 41,000 part-time students who live and work in all 50 states and more than 100 countries; and offers 73 degree programs in fields ranging from homeland security, military studies, intelligence, and criminal justice to technology, business administration, public health, and liberal arts.