Colorado homeschool checklist
What Colorado asks, in plain words
2026–27Checked Oct 30, 2026
Children and grades
School year starts
What to send
Notice of intent to a school district14 days before you start, then each year
Done onA standardized test, or an evaluation by a qualified person; results to the district you notified (or a Colorado private school)in Grades 3, 5, 7, 9, 11
Done onWhat to teach
- Reading
- Writing
- Speaking
- Math
- History
- Civics
- Literature
- Science
- The U.S. Constitution
You can teach, with no set qualifications. 172 days a year, 4 hours a day.
What to keep
Attendance
FiledTest or evaluation results
FiledImmunization records
Filed