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- Drivers Ed - Colorado
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Cool Colorado Places for Curious Kids
by Diane T. Liggett (Photographer),
- James A. MacK
- This book is a great help in planning family vacations. It
is easy to read and is very clear when describing activities/areas
to visit/interesting info... It offers information about places
that includes wildlife, nature, history, even questions that
you and your child can try to answer as you visit these places.
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- On the Trail of Colorado Critters : Wildlife-Watching
for Kids
by Mary Taylor Young
- This guidebook gives kids ages nine to 12 a rare look at
more than 60 of the state's amazing creatures. Engaging text
and striking photographs give a unique peek into their behavior
and lifestyles.
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- The
Colorado Guide
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Edition)
by Bruce Caughey, Dean Winstanley
- This is the single most reliable resource for discovering
and rediscovering Colorado's best-kept secrets and more famous
landmarks.
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Colorado Homeschooling
Hello and welcome to the A to Z's Home's Cool "Colorado
Homeschooling" section! Here you will find a nicely
comprehensive list of resources that Ann has gathered regarding
homeschooling in our friendly state. Colorado's legal requirements
are simple, straightforward and easy to comply with. So first
-- relax! Then, after you've read the law
, peruse RMEC's translation
of the legal mumbo jumbo via the Colorado
Homeschool Law in a Nutshell page so it all makes sense.
Then print out and file your Notice
of Intent to Homeschool with any school district in
the state. The NOI needs to be filed 14 days before you begin
your program. Your child will not need to be tested or evaluated
until they have completed the 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th or 11th
grades. You can file test scores and/or evaluation results with
a private independent school. Please remember that grade
level has nothing to do with age. That's one of the best parts
about Colorado's law. You are your own school district,
principal and schoolteacher! You make all the decisions
about your child's grade level, curriculum choices and method
of assessment. Should you have any questions after perusing both
of our extensive sites, please don't hesitate to ask Cindy or
Ann. We'll be happy to answer
your questions, or direct you to those folk who are better qualified.
In the meantime, welcome to Homeschooling in Colorado!
- Cindy Englan Stanley
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- Rocky Mountain Education
Connection (RMEC)
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- Kerry Kantor
Associations
Christian Home Educators
of Colorado
Religious and political group.
Events
2009 ICHE State Convention NEW
June 4 - 6, 2009. Calvary Church in Naperville. More info to come later.
See also: Past
Events in Colorado
Field Trips
Colorado Field Trips
Educational places to visit in Colorado.
Legal
Information
Colorado Education Code For
Homeschooling
AN A TO Z RESOURCE
Not intended as legal advice. For your information only.
Colorado
Homeschool Law "In a Nutshell"
Colorado's Home School Statute applies to all children between
the ages of 7 - 16. If your child will be turning 7 sometime
during the school year, you are required to file a Notice of
Intent to Home School (abbreviated NOI) no later than 14 days
before your child's birthday. From RMEC.
Colorado Law Basics
When complying with the Colorado law, you must do these four
things:
1) Notify the state when your child is of the correct age
The Colorado homeschool statute applies to "...every child
who has attained the age of seven years and is under the age
of sixteen years..."
2) Send in a Notice of Intent to Homeschool
3) Test or evaluate your child in grades 3, 5, 7, 9 & 11.
4) Keep records
The Bohl Decision and Independent Schools in Colorado
Concerned Parents of Colorado (CPC) has been asked to help clarify
some of the debate posed by the home schooling community and
certain private (nonpublic) schools in relation to the Bohl decision.
Sample
Notice of Intent to Homeschool
Your Notice of Intent to Home School (NOI), must be submitted
to your school district of choice no later than 14 days before
you begin your homeschool program. From RMEC.
Online
Colorado Christian Unschoolers
A Colorado support group for christians who use unschooling, delight-led, child led, spirit led, relaxed, delayed, and/or natural learning in their homeschool. Many of us are from Colorado Springs but all are welcome.
Colorado Home School Heartbeat
This is a Christian homeschool group for the state of Colorado. We abide by the basic tenets of Christianity. This group is open to any believer in Christ of any church that adheres to basic tenets of Christianity.
Eclectic Homeschoolers of Colorado Online
This list is made up of homeschoolers from all walks of life.
Amongst us you will find stringent homeschoolers, radical unschoolers,
Christians, Pagans, Atheist, and everything else under the sun!
Home Education
Leaders' Place_CO
If we can strengthen each other, we can strengthen homeschooling
in Colorado!
Homeschool-Colorado
Homeschooling list for anyone in Colorado. For sharing problems,
advice, struggles, help, ideas, etc...Whether you've been doing
it for years, brand new at it, or are just thinking about it
& want to know more.
Homeschoolers of Colorado
A place where families who are currently or looking to homeschool can come to learn about methods, curriculums, field trips, and about each other.
Northern Colorado Home Educators
Although this is a Christ-centered group, we do not turn away other homeschool families based on their religious beliefs. Please be respectful of members' religious or political beliefs.
SCOHomeschool
Discussion group for homeschooling how-to's with a Southern Colorado
Focus.
SLColorado
For families living in Colorado (primarily the Front Range)that
are using or interested in using the Sonlight homeschool curriculum.
Southern
Colorado Leaders
The SCOHomeschoolLeaders list is a place for the leaders of Southern
Colorado Homeschool Support Groups to share accurate, timely
information about activities, events, or concerns.
Southern
Colorado How-to
Area for homeschoolers in Southern Colorado to ask and answer
homeschooling questions.
Spiral
Academy Homeschool Group - CO
A Colorado-based homeschool group for Pagan, and other like-minded
people homeschooling without Christianity. Our group is for those
living in or moving to Colorado. Our children range from newborn
through teens.
Resources
Rocky Mountain Education
Connection
RMEC ~ Your friendly, inclusive network for homeschooling and
unschooling information in Colorado and surrounding states. Need
learning ideas, legal or support networks? Inspiration? A little
humor in your day? We have that, too!
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Every issue of this award-winning magazine features outstanding
articles on a variety of subjects, interesting and informative
columns by experienced homeschoolers, and reviews of the best
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- Recommended books to help you explore
homeschooling
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- The Complete Home Learning Source Book : The
Essential Resource Guide for Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators
Covering Every Subject from Arithmetic to Zoology
- by Rebecca Rupp
- This ambitious reference guide lives up to its name. Practically
three inches thick--and we're not talking large print here--it's
packed with titles, ordering information, and Web site addresses.
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- Home Learning Year by Year
How to Design a Homeschool Curriculum from Preschool Through
High School
by Rebecca Rupp
A structured plan to ensure that your children will learn what
they need to know when they need to know it, from preschool through
high school.
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- The Ultimate Book of Homeschooling Ideas:
500+ Fun and Creative Learning Activities for Kids Ages 3-12
by Linda Dobson
- As a homeschooling parent, you're always looking for new
and creative ways to teach your child the basics. Look no longer!
Inside this innovative helper, you'll find kid-tested and parent-approved
techniques for learning math, science, writing, history, manners,
and more that you can easily adapt to your family's homeschooling
needs.
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Homeschool Your Child for Free
More Than 1,200 Smart, Effective, and Practical Resources for
Home Education on the Internet and Beyond
by LauraMaery Gold and Joan M. Zielinski
The best sites for everything from reading-readiness activities
for preschoolers to science projects for teens.
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First Year of Homeschooling Your Child
Your Complete Guide to Getting Off to the Right Start
by Linda Dobson
With the constant concern about the safety and quality of our
nation's schools, many of today's families are opting to teach
their children at home. The first hurdle these families face
is getting started.
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