Homeschooling in Colorado

We are proud to announce HomeLife Academy is now considered an "independent school" in Colorado! Full Legal Covering is provided. Families homeschooling in Colorado may join and benefit from Homelife Academy's record keeping, transcript, diploma, and counseling services. We are happy to serve you and your family. Here is some more information and links to help you get started homeschooling in Colorado.

Colorado Homeschooling Laws

HLA is comes under HSLDA's Option 2: Parents can enroll their children in a Colorado “independent school” but teach them at home. The decisive case, People in Interest of D.B., 767 P.2d 801 (Colo. App. 1988), held that, according to Colo. Rev. Stat. § 22-33-104(2)(b), children “enrolled in” (changed from the word “attending” in 1983) an independent or parochial school that provides a basic academic education can be allowed by that school to be taught at home. Such students are legally classified as private school students.

FAQ

Does being a member of a HomeLife Academy take the place of Colorado's record keeping and testing requirements for colorado homeschoolers?

YES. It is not necessary for you to register with the Local education agency if you meet the requirements to be an HLA teacher.

Will my students be required to take standardized tests?
No. CO students of HomeLife Academy are exempt from state requirements for testing because they are legally classified as private school students. Standardized tests are "Only required for parents complying with the homeschool law in Option one."

Will this cost more than the normal fees?
No. The Annual Registration Fees are as follows: $50 for 1st student, $20 for each additional, $100 max. Includes Instant Online Grade Reporting. ($50 extra for seniors is also required.)

If I am registered with CO how do I withdraw and register only with HLA?

When you enroll with HLA, you do NOT need to register with the Home Education program though your county. (Registering with the county as a home education student AND registering with a private school is not statutory. If your county requests it, please follow up with them concerning the law.)

However, if you are currently registered with the state home education program (via your local school board), you must send them a notice of termination. NOTE: This is required of any child registered with the state home education program regardless if you choose to enroll the child in a public school, a private school, or transfer your home education program to another county. Therefore, this is the same process of transferring from the state home education program to any private school.

When you send your letter of withdraw, the only thing required by law is the child's name, address and the parents signature on the letter stating you are "ending your state home education program". You can tell them where you plan to enroll, or if you are moving out of state, but it is not required by law.

Resources

Rocky Mountain Education Connection

Associations

Christian Home Educators of Colorado

Events

Homeschool ALUMNI National Reunion

Field Trips

Colorado Field Trips

Legal Information

Colorado Education Code For Homeschooling
Colorado Homeschool Law "In a Nutshell"
Sample Notice of Intent to Homeschool

Online

Colorado Christian Unschoolers
Eclectic Homeschoolers of Colorado Online
Home Education Leaders' Place_CO
Homeschool-Colorado
Homeschoolers of Colorado
Northern Colorado Home Educators
SCOHomeschool
SLColorado
Southern Colorado Leaders
Southern Colorado How-to
Spiral Academy Homeschool Group - CO