
COLORADO
YOUR STATES LAWS:
YOU'RE ALLOTTED 3 OPTIONS FOR HOMESCHOOLING: 1. Under Colorado Homeschool Statute 2. With an Independent School 3. With a Certified Teacher
AGES REQUIRED TO BE SCHOOLED: 6-17
DOES REQUIRE DOCUMENTATION OF EDUCATION: Attendance, Info on text and work books, Correspondence with school officials, Portfolio & test results, Other docs may be required
NO TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED - except for Teacher
DOES REQUIRE STATE MANDATORY SUBJECTS: subjects typically taught in schools (Reading, Grammar, Math, Social Studies, Science, etc)
DOES REQUIRE IMMUNIZATIONS: Please review HSLDA
*For detailed information please visit -- https://hslda.org/post/how-to-comply-with-colorados-homeschool-law
YOUR STATES TAX CREDITS/PAYMENTS -- COMING SOON
LOCAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Co-Ops
Denver Metro Area
Aspire Education Co-op:
Christian homeschool cooperative offering classes, field trips, and family events for all ages.
Evergreen Christian Outreach Homeschool Group:
Faith-based co-op providing academic classes, enrichment, and community service opportunities for homeschoolers in the Evergreen area.
https://www.thehomeschoolmom.com/homeschooling-in-colorado/homeschool-co- ops- academic-enrichment-classes/
North Star Academy Homeschool Enrichment:
Public charter enrichment program for homeschooled students offering weekly classes in Highlands Ranch.
Colorado Springs Area
Academy Enrichment Academy
Supports Christian homeschooling families with academic classes, workshops, and parent support groups.
https://www.theacademyco-op.com/
Mountaintop Enrichment
Secular co-op offering enrichment classes, field trips, and family activities for homeschoolers in the Colorado Springs area.
https://www.mountaintopenrichment.com/
Boulder/Loveland Area
Summit Classical Academy Homeschool Co-op
Offers hybrid support for classical homeschool families with part-time academic classes and social opportunities.
Forest & Nature Based Schools
Denver/Boulder Area
Thorne Nature Preschool
Outdoor-based preschool focused on child-led exploration, place-based learning, and nature immersion.
https://www.thornenature.org/preschool/
Wild Bear Nature Center
Year-round nature enrichment programs in Nederland, CO for homeschoolers and families.
Fort Collins Area
BeWild Forest School
Nature-immersion education for children ages 3–12 emphasizing curiosity, exploration, and seasonal rhythms.
https://www.bewildforestschool.org/
Colorado Springs Area
EarthChild Forest School
Nature-based homeschool enrichment programs focused on resilience, earth skills, and holistic development.
https://www.earthchildforestschool.org/
Waldorf & Waldorf Inspired Schools
Boulder Area
Shining Mountain Waldorf School
Pre-K through Grade 12 independent school guided by the principles of Waldorf education.
Denver Metro Area
Denver Waldorf School
Offers early childhood through high school programs grounded in Waldorf philosophy, with a strong arts and humanities focus.
https://www.denverwaldorf.org/
Carbondale
Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork
Pre-K through Grade 8 Waldorf school blending academics, arts, and outdoor learning.
https://www.waldorfschoolrf.org/
Colorado Springs
Mountain Song Community School
Tuition-free public Waldorf charter school serving Kindergarten through 8th grade.
https://mountainsongschool.com/