Begin your Homeschool Journey
There are Three Ways to Homeschool in Colorado.
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Parents may enroll their child in a private “umbrella” school that oversees their homeschool program. The school handles most record-keeping and reporting.
Instruction and attendance must meet Colorado requirements, but NOI and testing are handled by the school.
Each school has its own enrollment dates and assessment policies—some test in odd years only.
Colorado Homeschool Filing Summary
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Submit NOI:
❌ No – umbrella school acts as a private school and handles compliance.
Submit Withdrawal:
✅ Yes – required if your child is transferring from a public school.
Sent to your current public school.
Then enroll directly with the umbrella school of your choice.
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Submit NOI:
❌ No – homeschooling under this option is exempt from NOI requirements.
Submit Withdrawal:
✅ Yes – if currently enrolled in a public school.
Sent to the public school to prevent truancy issues.
Parent or tutor must be a Colorado-certified teacher.
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Submit NOI:
✅ Yes – required at least 14 days before starting homeschooling.
Filed with any Colorado school district (your choice).
Submit Withdrawal:
✅ Yes – if your child is currently enrolled in a public school.
Sent to your current public school office.
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A child may be taught at home by a Colorado-certified teacher, including the parent if qualified.
No NOI, testing, or curriculum requirements are imposed by the state.
Instruction must be provided by a certified teacher, but otherwise this is the most hands-off option.
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This is the most common homeschooling option in Colorado. Parents must file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with any public school district at least 14 days before beginning instruction and continue annual filing until the child turns 16.
Requires 172 days of instruction, averaging 4 hours per day in subjects like reading, math, science, civics, and U.S. history.
Students must be tested or evaluated in grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 to demonstrate academic progress.
Begin Your Homeschool Journey.
Options Enrollment Timing Subjects & Hours Required Grade-Level Assessment
Home Based (Notice of Intent) NOI due 14 days before start; 172 days, 4 hrs/day; core subjects per statute Grades 3,5,7,9,11: test or qualified evaluation
Independent/Umbrella School Enroll typically June–April 30 Same curriculum/hours; school manages logistics Varies—some test only odd years or per school policy
Private Tutor (cert teacher). Anytime (no NOI) No required hours or subjects No assessments or reporting required
Filing Compliance, Reporting & DRAFT Templates
If your child has never attended public school you must submit a Please feel free to use this DRAFT Letter of Intent to notify your child’s school district of your intent to homeschool.
If your child is already enrolled in a public school and you are transferring into an “umbrella school” you do not complete a NOI (Notice of Intent), instead you will need to submit a Letter of Withdrawal
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