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CO Publicly Funded Homeschool Programs

  • Jun 22
  • 4 min read

Updated: Jul 2

Colorado offers a growing number of publicly funded homeschool enrichment programs designed to support families who choose to educate their children at home. These programs vary widely in structure, philosophy, and expectations.


While both publicly funded homeschool programs and homeschool co-ops provide enrichment, classes, and community opportunities, they operate very differently. Publicly funded programs receive state education funding and typically have enrollment requirements, attendance expectations, and oversight from a school district, charter school, or BOCES, while co-ops are independently organized by homeschooling families and generally offer greater flexibility, parent involvement, and freedom in educational approach.


Statewide Publicly Funded Programs

  • Colorado Homeschool Enrichment (CHE) – A publicly funded homeschool enrichment program with multiple campuses across Colorado that offers weekly classes, electives, STEM, arts, and community experiences while parents remain the primary educators.

  • Education reEnvisioned BOCES Homeschool Programs – A network of publicly funded homeschool partnerships serving families throughout Colorado with flexible learning options, enrichment classes, and educational support.

  • INSPIRE Homeschool Program – A publicly funded homeschool enrichment program operating in multiple locations that emphasizes outdoor education, gardening, science, leadership development, and hands-on learning.


Denver Metro

  • Colorado Options (Denver, Aurora, Brighton, and surrounding Front Range communities) – One of Colorado's largest publicly funded homeschool enrichment programs, providing part-time classes, academic support, and enrichment opportunities for homeschool families.

  • Denver Options (Denver Metro Area) – A long-standing homeschool enrichment program offering one-day-per-week classes, field trips, and academic support while parents direct their children's education.

  • Novastar Homeschool Program (Centennial) – A publicly funded homeschool partnership program offering enrichment classes, academic support, and flexible learning options for homeschool students.

  • Woodrow Wilson Academy Homeschool Connection (Westminster) – A public homeschool enrichment program providing academic classes, fine arts, and community experiences to supplement home education.

  • Platte River Academy Classical Academy is a tuition-free, part-time hybrid homeschool program for K–8 students that combines classical academics, hands-on learning, and parent-directed home education in partnership with certified teachers. One of the only fully publicly funded 2 day curriculum programs

  • Two Roads Charter School Homeschool Enrichment (Littleton) – A publicly funded homeschool support program that partners with families through enrichment classes, electives, and educational resources. One of the only fully publicly funded 2 day curriculum programs.

  • Alongside Academy Homeschool Enrichment (Lakewood) – A publicly funded homeschool enrichment program emphasizing gardening, homesteading, practical life skills, and hands-on learning experiences.

  • Cloverleaf Homeschool Enrichment Program (Castle Rock) – A Douglas County School District homeschool program that offers weekly enrichment classes, field trips, and support services for homeschooling families.

  • Legacy Academy Homeschool Enrichment Program (Elizabeth) – A tuition-free homeschool support program offering enrichment classes and educational resources while parents direct their children's education.

  • Pine Haven Homeschool Enrichment Program (Elizabeth) – A homeschool partnership program focused on enrichment classes, family involvement, and building a supportive learning community.

  • Colorado Early Colleges Homeschool Academy (Englewood/Greenwood Village Area) – A public charter homeschool option that allows families to combine home-based learning with part-time classes and academic support.


Colorado Springs

Northern Colorado

  • Bixby Academy Homeschool Enrichment Program (Boulder) – A publicly funded homeschool enrichment option that emphasizes project-based learning, outdoor education, and collaborative academic experiences.

  • Elevated Core Academics (Fort Collins/Loveland) – A publicly funded homeschool enrichment option that offers collaborative core academics and enrichment classes while supporting parent-directed home education.


Southern & Western Colorado


Common Features of Publicly Funded Enrichment Programs

Most publicly funded homeschool enrichment programs:

  • Provide certified teachers and educational oversight.

  • Offer part-time classes, electives, STEM, art, music, and physical education opportunities.

  • Allow families to maintain a home-based educational model while accessing public school resources.

  • May provide curriculum support, testing services, technology, or educational materials.

  • Require compliance with the program's enrollment and participation guidelines since students are enrolled in a public school or charter school program.

  • May charge a fee for classes and materials


These programs differ from homeschool co-ops because they are funded through public education dollars and are staffed by school employees rather than relying primarily on parent-led instruction and volunteer participation.

 
 
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