Colorado Homeschool Legal Requirements
Colorado Homeschool Conferences and Conventions
Colorado homeschooling Classes and Co-ops
Other Colorado Homeschooling Events and Resources
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Colorado Homeschool Legal Requirements
Homeschool Legal Advantage (HLA)
HLA is an outreach of the Christian Law Association. The CLA has faithfully served churches and families since 1969, and has successfully defended over 8,000 educational freedom related cases. Today, the Homeschool Legal Advantage team includes a large group of full-time attorneys and an additional 200+ affiliated attorneys throughout the United States. HLA stands ready to educate and empower Homeschoolers so that they can respond kindly and confidently to local officials when homeschooling questions arise. And, when direct attorney involvement or even legal representation is required to defend your right to homeschool, as a member of Homeschool Legal Advantage, you can rest assured that assistance from one of our experienced attorneys is only a phone call away! For more information, please visit http://www.HomeschoolLegalAdvantage.com
From the Colorado DOE
Title 22, Colorado Revised Statutes: Education Article 33:
School Attendance Law of 1963
Colorado Law in a Nutshell
"Cindy Englan's simple explanation of what all the mumbo jumbo means."
Sample Notice of Intent
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Colorado and Regional Homeschool Conferences and Conventions
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Other Colorado homeschooling events and resources
CHEC Homeschool Introductory Seminars
CHEC's professionally-presented introductory seminar meets this need with valuable training and information. The seminar includes video and overhead presentations, and is conducted by veteran home schoolers. Each attendee will receive a syllabus with a copy of the homeschool law and other vital information.
There will be an extensive selection of curriculum and academic supplements available for your perusal and purchase, to help you get a good start on your homeschooling journey. The seminar is priced in such a way as to make it available to everyone. The full session (from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm) costs $25. The Homeschooling Introductory Seminar is crucial for those seriously considering homeschooling.
Denver
Colorado Homeschooling Information
Helpful Information, Links & Tips for Homeschoolers in Colorado
Statewide
Homeschool hiking/biking annual event
May 23, 2010 - May 29, 2010
The homeschool hiking/biking annual event began in May 2005 as a way to gain recognition for homeschooling as well as getting some exercise, group involvement, and introducing homeschoolers and their families to hiking and biking in the great outdoors!! It is an annual event now and will be held each year the last full week in May all across the United States. We are asking for individuals and groups involved in homeschooling to set up events in their areas. If you would like to set up a group event in your area, please send your name, email address, phone, city and state to me at: homeschoolhikebike@hotmail.com
Colorado Homeschooling Co-ops
Colorado Springs
Heartland Christian Academy of Colorado Springs
Private Christian School which can help supplement homeschool curriculum
Colorado Homeschooling Classes
Colorado Springs
Sports Skills Camp
The Afternoon Sports Skills Camp is for children ages 8 - 18 and is a continuous two day a week program designed to enhance and introduce athletics to aspiring athletes.
The camp is run every Saturday (12:30 pm) afternoon. The camp usually lasts about two hours. Times for the camp are based on seasonal needs and change. We are meeting at Ford Frick Park!
Denver metro area
Laurian's Life Lessons
Laurian's Life Lessons offers American Red Cross classes in and around the Denver metro area including: CPR/AED/First Aid, swimming, lifeguarding classes, and lifeguarding services. You can register for classes online, by emailing laur0117@hotmail.com, or by calling 303-257-9589.
Highlands ranch
Art Classes
Small group art classes done in acrylic at my home in Highland Ranch. Email:caron.david@gmail.com
Lakewood/Westminster
Peanut Butter & Jellyfish
Peanut Butter & Jellyfish offers year-round swim lessons for students ages 6 mo-Adult at all ability levels. We offer small group, and private lessons, as well as special needs lessons. Ask about our Homeschool group discounts!
Most recent homeschooling field trip listings for Colorado
Making TRACKS - CO
Making TRACKS provides downloadable nature guides and species lists for each trail, as well as resources for schools to make their own educational nature trails on school grounds or in nearby communities.
Arvada
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Stage, Galleries and Education
Aspen
Aspen Historical Society Stallard House and Museum Annex
Enriching the community through preserving and communicating our remarkable history!
Aurora
Aurora History Museum
The Aurora History Museum is a community-based cultural center featuring changing history and decorative arts exhibits with educational programs, tours, workshops and family events offered for all ages throughout the year.
Aurora
Centennial House (Blanche A. Wilson House)
This Queen Anne Victorian home is the oldest of nine remaining houses Donald Fletcher built for his speculative community east of Denver. The name of this community later changed from Fletcher to Aurora. Like all Fletcher homes, it has indoor plumbing and an upstairs bathroom, a luxury considering both the time period and the arid surroundings. The City of Aurora purchased the house in 1990 and community members restored it for the City’s Centennial year.
Aurora
Melvin School
This two-room schoolhouse originally served the outlying community of Melvin. In 1949, the structure was moved to make way for the Cherry Creek Reservoir. After 17 years of use as a tavern, the Cherry Creek Valley Historical Society moved the school to its current location on the grounds of Smoky Hill High School. The building is owned and maintained by the Cherry Creek School District.
Aurora
William Smith House
Aurora pioneer William Smith once raised sheep on the open land around this property. Smith was the founder of Aurora Public Schools and owner of the land donated for Del Mar Park. The home remained in the family until 1983 when Smith’s daughter, Margaret, passed away. The house is now privately owned as a residence.
Aurora
John Gully Homestead House DeLaney Farm Historic District
This small house is the oldest surviving home in Aurora. The ranch, house, stables and corrals that made up the Gully family homestead were originally located at Mississippi and Chambers Roads, where this Irish immigrant family raised cattle and horses. The City of Aurora purchased the house and chicken coop, moving them to the current site and restoring the house in 1982. It is still owned by the City of Aurora.
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Colorado Homeschool Support Groups
Rocky Mountain Homeschoolers
Families Dedicated to Educational Alternatives
Welcome! Rocky Mountain Homeschoolers is a support group for homeschooling families in or near Fort Collins. We offer field trips, get togethers and crafts. We also have a monthly meeting where the children can show and tell about their latest interests, toys, projects, or hobbies. New members are welcome.
CHEC
Christian Home Educators of Colorado
Concerned Parents Of Colorado
State and National Legislative Resource. Specializing In Homeschool, Family, & Educational Issues
Aurora Centennial Eclectic Homeschoolers
(ACE Homeschoolers)
The primary focus of this group is to provide a safe, friendly environment for us to develop friendships and learn in.
ACE is a Non-Directed Homeschool Support Group. Because there is no group leader, everyone is welcome and encouraged, to plan activities and provide input into group direction. Our families have children ranging in age from infant through teen. Our views on education are as varied as the ages of our children; from unschoolers to those using home-based Charter schools. http://www.2aces.com/metronehomeschool/non-directed.html
Alpine Homeschool Alliance
(AHA!)
The world is our classroom! Alpine Homeschool Alliance is an inclusive homeschooling group serving the San Luis Valley, Colorado. We embrace all lifestyles, belief systems, education styles and ages--all who homeschool or support homeschooling are welcome to join in. The world is our classroom! Come learn with us!
Agape Family Schools
Small group activities vary from a mom's night out, to field trips and park days. Agape Family Schools is a forthright Christian organization established for the purpose of providing support, encouragement and information for home schooling families.
Colorado Springs Support Group
Empower Colorado has workshops available to families and conferences. Join us for Family Fun Days, which consist of casual gathering at a park, bowling, zoo and more...The Colorado Springs Support Group is an affiliate of NAMI Arapahoe/Douglas Counties. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has provided us two large grants that have been instrumental in giving us the needed funding to expand our resources and database. The Colorado Developmental Disabilities Counsel has given us two grants that allows us to provide FREE childcare to parents attending workshops, trainings or support group functions.
Littleton Support Group
Empower Colorado has workshops available to families and conferences. Join us for Family Fun Days, which consist of casual gathering at a park, bowling, zoo and more...
The Littleton Support Group is an affiliate of NAMI Arapahoe/Douglas Counties. The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) has provided us two large grants that have been instrumental in giving us the needed funding to expand our resources and database. The Colorado Developmental Disabilities Counsel has given us two grants that allows us to provide FREE childcare to parents attending workshops, trainings or support group functions. Egroup: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EMPOWER_COLORADO
Parker Christian Home Educators (PCHE)
Offering wholesome, educational and social activities for our homeschooled children. We provide support, information, and encouraging fellowship for the homeschooling journey, and promote non-government funded, home-centered education. We are Christian parents actively involved in providing a Christ-centered, quality education for our children, spiritually, morally, and academically. We hold our annual planning meeting in May to form an outline of our activities for the next school year.
Colorado Classical Educators
We welcome anyone interested in the classical approach to education (emphasizing literature, particularly the classics; reading, writing, narration and Latin or Greek). Colorado Classical Educators is a group of South Metro Denver families who are providing their children with a classical education. Most of us are home educators.
Foothills Bible Church Homeschool Support Group
Christian group. mailto:johnhassler@aol.com or dnwhite@aol.com
Hearts at Home Homeschool Support Group
Hearts-at-Home seeks to encourage and support homeschooling families, particularly the "mom in the trenches." Our goal is that the children have the opportunity for contact on a weekly basis through the various team activities. Attendance at events is optional, but the calendar of events is well-rounded, providing an event at least once each week.
Blue Skies
Boulder's Lifelong Unschooling Enthusiasts Simply Keeping Independent Education Special!
We are a support group for those Unschooling, beginning to Unschool, or interested in the philosophy, in Boulder and Surrounding areas. Unschooling is a child-led, self-directed process of learning, and LIFE is our classroom.
Colorado Springs Unschoolers
A group for those who live in Colorado Springs, or areas near to Colorado Springs, who Unschool their children. We can discuss anything related to homeschooling/unschooling, we can talk about meeting one another and getting together once in awhile, we can talk about how we unschool, and we can also encourage one another. This can be a place where we can share the joy of child led learning!
Diocese of Colo Spgs Homeschool Comm.
This group is for members of the Catholic Homeschool Community in the Diocese of Colorado Springs. It is an informational group that is designed to share notes and plans regarding the homeschooling community; to support and promote Catholic homeschooling. This group is not sponsored by the Diocese.
H.E.A.R.T.S.
Helping, Educating, Accepting, Replenishing, Training, and Supporting Colorado Springs military homeschoolers in the name of Christ! We are a Christian military support group helping homeschooling families in the Colorado Springs area. We currently offer:
Bowling/Swimming, Newsletter, Mom's night out, Field Trips, E-mail Prayer Group, Holiday Celebrations, and Bible Study
Nature's Classroom Homeschool Group
Jean Piaget, among others, believed that nature was our ultimate classroom. This website is designed to introduce you to all nature has to offer, especially in a homeschooling situation
Secular Home School Support Group
SHSSG - Based in Colorado Springs, and providing Yahoo Group on-line support throughout Colorado, this group caters to the diverse community we live in. Anyone that educates at home is welcome. Our members prefer that their religious and political beliefs not be a part of this group's identity or purpose. We are a non-directed group. Meaning, all members are welcome to plan activities, fieldtrips, etc. The Yahoo files, database, links and calendar are available for members to share resources. There is no fee involved and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Apprenticeship Mentorship Entrepreneurship
AME connects young homeschooled students and graduates to professionals, businessmen, and entrepreneurs to provide a life-integrated work experience focused on the character and future of that young person. Through our website database, seminars, and more, we help connect young people to prospective mentors in various business and ministry fields.
Colorado Classical Christian Community
Classical Conversations Communities exist to complement your home-centered education and connect you with like-minded families. Each community is facilitated by a trained parent-director, and classes are led by trained parent-tutors who model the classical tools of learning. Tutors have the privilege of encouraging students toward becoming lifelong learners while also encouraging parents in the classical teaching of their children.
Classical Conversations values your time and commitment to quality classical Christian education for your family. We honor your desire to train your children in the way they should go.
colorado springs
Military Christian Homeschoolers
This is a group for Christian Homeschoolers in the military stationed in Colorado (for get togethers). Of course, any are welcome for discussions, postings, and idea sharing. We range from Preschool age and up. At the current moment our primary focus is on homeschooling our preschoolers, because I have preschoolers. We are always looking for those who have older children and can give advice. ADD & ADHD homeschoolers are also welcome.
Colorado Springs
Heartland Christian Academy of Colorado Springs
Private Christian School which can help supplement homeschool curriculum
Colorado Springs
Colorado Homeschoolers & Unschoolers Meetup Site (CHUMS)
CHUMS is an inclusive group welcoming all families providing a home-based education for their children in the greater Colorado Springs area. Our primary objective is to provide social connections for homeschooling children and parents (we have several get-togethers each week), but we also schedule educational events from time to time.
Colorado Springs El Paso County
The Colorado Springs Christian Homeschoolers Meetup
This meetup was created for Christian families in Colorado Springs who have chosen to homeschool their children and for those looking for more information about educating their children at home. Our monthly activities include field trips, curriculum discussion meetings, bible studies, show and tells, and more! There are no membership fees with CoSCHool.
Grand Junction
Support for Parents Involved in Christian Education
SPICE is a Christian Homeschool support group which was started for the sole purpose of encouraging those involved in home education with a Christ Centered focus. The purpose of SPICE is to be a resource and asset to home schooling families. We are non-denominational and are here to serve as a tool for your homeschool, with an emphasis on providing meaningful educational and social experiences for you and your children.
Parker
Parker Area Homeschool Coalition
This is an inclusive, non-directed, homeschool group for family's in or near Parker, Colorado, or anyone who does not mind the drive. Park days and meetings will take place in the Parker area. Our focus will be to offer many exciting get togethers like weekly park days, field trips, craft days, science experiments and moms night out.
Roaring Fork Valley
Roaring Fork Valley Homeschool Network
We are an inclusive group for homeschooling parents and children from Aspen to Glenwood Springs. Aside from our yahoo group, we have parent-organized classes and playdates, field trips, and monthly "Nights Out" for parents. We look forward to learning with you!
Job opportunites forCO homeschool students
Apprenticeship Mentorship Entrepreneurship
AME connects young homeschooled students and graduates to professionals, businessmen, and entrepreneurs to provide a life-integrated work experience focused on the character and future of that young person. Through our website database, seminars, and more, we help connect young people to prospective mentors in various business and ministry fields.
http://ameprogram.com/
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