The best homeschooling information from the friendliest folks in the Rocky Mountain region!
Colorado Support Groups
Having been involved in many homeschool support groups over the years, I would like to interject a comment here. Support groups are, notoriously, shoestring operations. They're run by volunteers; busy moms and harried dads, just like you and me. These folks don't have any more time in the day than we do. They just manage to wedge a little in somehow. They do it for the love of homeschooling. For the sake of our kids. For the good of all of us. So please, when you find your group, offer to set up an activity or two. Show up at events you've signed up for, and if something comes up, call the coordinator to let them know. Pitch in and help your co-op leader sort the shipment. Donate a dollar or two to help offset expenses. In other words, give back. A single person has only so much energy to go around. But if we work together, we can accomplish miracles!Free Unit Studies Online
Not sure what to teach or where to find materials? Here's practically every subject under the sun!
Ghost
Towns of Colorado
Need an idea for your
next support group meeting? Take an online tour, or pack up the car for
a weekend visit of fifteen historic ghost towns and mining camps in
central Colorado. View historic and current photos, a brief history,
and maps for both hiking and 4-wheeling.
Great
Colorado Museums
From Canon City to
Castle Rock, Craig to Colorado Springs, find whatever museum strikes
your fancy!
Independent
Private Schools for Homeschoolers
Alpine Valley School
Students
from K-12 are an integral part of this vibrant community. They explore
the world by pursuing their interests as they choose and initiate their
own activities. Colorado's first Sudbury Valley School.
CAIL: Colorado Academy of
Independent Learners
Offers families
the opportunity to be part of a private school, while homeschooling.
Offers yearly curriculum consultation, record-keeping and a high school
diploma.
Support Groups
- Statewide
The Colorado Homeschooler from CSHSG (Colorado Springs Homeschool Support Group). FAQ, copy of the homeschool law, sample Notice of Intent, lots of resources.
EHCO: Eclectic
Homeschoolers of Colorado Online
Online
discussion list with no off topic limits. Welcomes diversity!
Rocky Mountain
Education Connection
You're here. :-)
Statewide
Speakers
Need a speaker for your next support group meeting?
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Colorado Springs Metro
SHSSG: Secular Homeschool
Support Group (affectionately called the Sausage
Group)
Serving the Area of: Greater
Pikes Peak Region, Pueblo to Castle Rock, Limon to Cripple Creek.
A
diverse, inclusive, non-directed group. Based in Colorado Springs,
offering park days, cooperative classes, a Student Expo, and on-line
support throughout the state. Email Theresa or call
719-572-5645.
- Denver Metro
ACE: (Aurora,
Colorado, Eclectic) Homeschoolers
Serving
the Area of: Aurora, Centennial, DTC, Green Valley Ranch
Non-Directed,
inclusive, social and educational outlet for parents and children.
Weekly get-togethers and field trips. Email us!
CCHFS:
Colorado Community for Homeschool Family Support
Serving
the Area of: South Denver area
An inclusive group that
welcomes all homeschool philosophies. We have been offering both social
and academic opportunities to homeschooling families since 2002. Email us for more
info.
Serving the Area of: Longmont,Boulder, Louiseville/Lafayette & Beyond
The Leaf Bombers has been formed under the Niche open homeschool group. It is for kids ages approximately 12 & up. To make logistics reasonable for the parents, younger siblings are allowed. If siblings are small, parents should make sure they are present so that the siblings won't distract the older kids. Several events are planned each month. Everyone is encouraged to attend these events and to join the group. Contact Ann.
DNHC: Denver Northwest Homeschool Community
Serving the Area of: Jefferson County and West Denver
A member-directed,inclusive, non-religiously oriented group of homeschoolers with various learning styles. Contact Laura.
DFH:
Denver Freethinking Homeschoolers
Serving
the Area of: Metro Denver
Networking liberal,
not-necessarily-christian homeschoolers that are open-minded
and friendly: Unitarians (UU), Pagans, Atheists, Agnostics,
GLBT, Lefties, Liberals, Buddhists, Hippie Mamas/Papas, etc. Offers
field trips, co-op classes, moms' night out, weekly
park days and other outings. We prefer real-life interactions vs just
online chatting. Contact TC.
WP
Homeschoolers: Washington Park Homeschoolers
Serving
the Area of: Central Denver
A secular group for new and
current homeschoolers, who use a variety of homeschooling methods,
Calvert, Classical, Eclectic, Unschooling, etc. Activities include a
science/art group, a bookclub, park days and field trips. Please
contact Terri via email or 303-777-5723.
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Northern Colorado
Rocky
Mountain Homeschoolers
Serving the area
of: Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor and Greeley.
A group of
families who use a variety of methods to educate our children. Offering
field trips, book group, Kidtogether, family game nights, Mom's night
out and Dad's night out, a non-competitive science fair and more. Email
Nancy
or call her at 970-206-9569.
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Southern Colorado
Secular
Homeschoolers in Pueblo
Serving the area
of: Pueblo/Southern Colorado
Believe it or not, there are
Secular Homeschooling Families in Southern
Colorado! We get together weekly for some fun
hang-out time, and welcome any homeschooling style, religion, and
personal philosophy, just as long as you and your children are nice.
Some of us have been homeschooling for a very long time, and we all use
a different style/methodology - we cover it all! Contact Rosemary.