Homeschooling

  1. A Beka -
  2. A to Z Home's Cool Homeschooling -

    Inclusive and comprehensive information, resources, and communities for homeschool families. Click on Home to link to full site.
  3. Academy of Children’s Theatre (ACT) & ACT II -

    4005 Lee Vance View
    Colorado Springs, CO 80918
    aoct@comcast.net
    (719) 282-9101
  4. Academy Online High School (D-20) -
  5. Academy School District 20 -
  6. AchieveK12 Online School (D-11) -

    K-12
  7. Active Learning Resources -

    Wiggle, Squiggle, Giggle & Learn
    activelearningllc@gmail.com
  8. Advantages of Homeschooling -

    Links to articles and resources.
  9. After School University -

    After-school classes and tutoring for elementary, middle, and high school.
    info@afterschooluniversity.com
  10. Air Force Academy -
  11. Air Force Academy - Sports Camps -

    Ages 8 - 18.
  12. Air Force Academy - Visitors -
  13. Alpha Omega Publications -

    Monarch, Switched-on Schoolhouse, LIFEPAC, Horizons, and Weaver curricula.
  14. American Experience -

    Watch over 250 films covering the American Experience from Dinosaur Wars to the Polio Crusade, to Amelia Earhart. Also included are teacher's guides, biographies, interactive maps, primary resources, timelines, and much much more. From PBS.
  15. American Heritage Girls -
  16. Apologia -
  17. Autism and Asperger Connections -

    Promoting Communication between families, individuals and professionals in the Colorado Springs community.
    (719) 344-5619
  18. Aviation Education Foundation of Colorado -

    Local contact: vann@pikespeak.net
  19. BarnesRoad.net -

    Online home school record keeping.
  20. Bear Creek Nature Center -

    245 Bear Creek Rd.
    Colorado Springs, CO 80906
    (719) 520-6387
  21. Beginning to Homeschool -

    What it is, why do it, how to plan.
  22. Bemis School of Art -

    From the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center - offers courses for students of all ages and skill levels.
  23. Bob Jones University Press -
  24. Boy Scouts - Pikes Peak Council -
  25. Branson School Online -

    K-12
  26. Calvert -
  27. Charlotte M. Mason - Original Homeschooling Series -

    Full-text - 6 volumes.
  28. Charlotte Mason -
  29. Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 -
  30. Christian Light -
  31. CHUMS! -

    Colorado Homeschoolers and Unschoolers Meetup Site.
  32. College America - Colorado Springs -
  33. College Pathways (TCA) -

    High school. College Pathways supports students in their pursuit for early college readiness, flexible schedules, and hybrid on-line learning opportunities.
  34. Colorado Calvert Academy -

    K-8
  35. Colorado Christian University -
  36. Colorado Christian Unschoolers -
  37. Colorado Coalition of Cyberschool Families -

    A group of committed parents who have come together to be powerful and vocal advocates for cyberschools and online learning in Colorado.
  38. Colorado College -
  39. Colorado Community Colleges Online -
  40. Colorado Connections Academy -

    K-12
  41. Colorado Email Lists, Support Groups, Message Boards, Forums and Newsletters -
  42. Colorado Homeschool Groups -
  43. Colorado Homeschooling Resources -
  44. Colorado Literacy Foundation -

    Hosts several activities each year including school writing contests, reading activities, writing panels, an annual SF/Fantasy/Horror Convention (http://www.GalaxyFest.org), and multiple community events.

    events@coloradoliteracyfoundation.org
  45. Colorado Springs Early Colleges -

    A charter high school with a part-time enrollment option for homeschoolers.
  46. Colorado Springs Local Support Groups -

    A listing of local support groups from the PPLD Agencies database.
  47. Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum -

    "Guided by a mission to collect, preserve, research, and interpret the history and culture of the Pikes Peak Region, the Museum features permanent exhibits on the history of the area and changing exhibits on topics of broad interest."
  48. Colorado Springs School District 11 -
  49. Colorado Springs Unschoolers -

    This is an email group for those who live in Colorado Springs, or areas near to Colorado Springs, who Unschool their children.
  50. Colorado Technical University - Colorado Spring Campus -
  51. Colorado Virtual Academy (COVA) -

    K-12
  52. Cottage School Program (TCA) -

    CSP offers a K-8 Language Arts emphasis Program with Core Knowledge curriculum, Character Education, Spanish, Physical Education, Art, and Music.
  53. Coursera -

    Free online courses covering a wide range of topics, covering computer science, humanities, economics, and much more. Participating universities include Princeton University, Stanford University, University of California, Berkeley, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and University of Pennsylvania.
  54. Critical Thinking Co. -
  55. CyberSmart -

    Curriculum empowering students to use the Internet safely, responsibly and effectively.
  56. D3 My Way -

    1st - 12th grade. Widefield School District residents only.
  57. Denver Online High School -
  58. DeVry University -
  59. ED Pubs -

    Free Department of Education publications consisting of over 6,000 titles. Includes Federal Student Aid forms (FAFSA).
  60. eDCSD -

    Douglas County, K-12.
  61. Edison Academy (54-JT) -

    6th - 12th grade.
  62. El Paso County 4-H -
  63. Elbert School District 200 -
  64. Everest College - Colorado Springs -
  65. Exceptional Colorado Home Educators -
  66. Falcon Homeschool Enrichment Program -

    Offering one day per week enrichment classes for students in K-8th grade, curriculum lending and homeschool support as well as math and language arts class options for middle school students. Students are eligible to enroll regardless of their district of residence within the state of Colorado.

    7545 Mohawk Rd.
    Colorado Springs, CO 80908
    (719) 491-5630

    jmcallister@D49.org
  67. Falcon School District 49 -
  68. Falcon Virtual Academy (D-49) -

    K-12
  69. Fountain Creek Nature Center -

    320 Pepper Grass Lane
    Fountain, CO 80817
    (719) 520-6745
  70. Fountain-Fort Carson School District 8 -
  71. G.O.A.L. Academy -

    Guided Online Academic Learning - high school.
  72. Getting Started and Homeschool Basics -

    From About.com.
  73. Girl Scouts of Colorado -
  74. Great Plains Academy -

    K-12
  75. Great Web Sites for Kids -

    From the American Library Association.
  76. H.O.M.E. (Helping Our Members Educate) -

    A Christian homeschool support group.
  77. Harrison School District 2 -
  78. High Country Home Educators (HCHE) -

    Homeschooling families of New Life Church.
  79. History Classroom -

    From History.com - has daily history facts, study guides, activities & curriculum, video & speeches, and more.
  80. Home School Academy - D20 -

    K-8 enrichment classes including hands-on science and social studies, visual art, PE, music, drama and technology. Field trips are planned to support our school wide enrichment studies. We also offer student-selected clubs that have included chess, scrapbooking, cooking, yoga, art, guitar, etc.

    (719) 234-5763
  81. Home School Academy TRACKS Program - D-20 -

    An outdoor education program for students in 4th or 5th grade who are homeschooled fulltime. Hosted on the School in the Woods property in the Black Forest.

    (719) 234-5763
  82. Home School Legal Defense Association -

    HSLDA members receive unique services, special discounts, and personal advice to support and equip their family's homeschool program.
  83. Home Schooling in Colorado -

    From the Colorado Dept. of Education, includes laws, FAQs, resources, statistics, CSAP testing, etc.
  84. Homebuilders Homeschool Support Group -
  85. Homeschool Law Page for Colorado -

    From the Home School Legal Defense Association.
  86. Homeschool Reviews -

    Provides a community where homeschoolers can read reviews and discuss curriculum and other issues that relate to homeschooling.
  87. Homeschool Science Colorado (Science Olympiad) -

    Homeschool Science Colorado provides homeschool families, with students grades 6 -12, the opportunity to explore, study, and compete in all disciplines of science with other homeschool science enthusiasts in Science Olympiad.
  88. Homeschool Success -

    This site is run by a certified college consultant and includes a large amount of free information.
  89. Homeschool Support Groups in Colorado -
  90. Homeschool Support Network -

    Free information, education, and support services for homeschoolers.
  91. Homeschool.com -

    Getting started, free stuff, advanced homeschooling, articles, curriculum, forum, local information.
  92. Homeschooling in Colorado -

    Local & State Support Groups.
  93. Homeschooling in Colorado - D11 Website -
  94. Homeschooling in the United States -

    Fast Facts from National Center for Educational Statistics.
  95. Homeschooling in the United States: A Legal Analyis of Colorado -
  96. Homeschooling Information and Resources -

    From Home Education Magazine.
  97. Hope Online Learning Academy -

    K-12
  98. How to Begin Homeschooling in Colorado -
  99. Insight School of Colorado -

    High school.
  100. Institute for Cultural Communicators (ICC) -

    ICC trains Christian students 6-18 yrs in communication and leadership through local chapters and area events.

    Local chapter contact: yvonne@iccinc.org
  101. IntelliTec College - Colorado Springs -
  102. IntelliTec Medical Institute -
  103. International Salon and Spa Academy -
  104. Internet Public Library 2: For Teens -

    Fun and useful sites, from arts and entertainment to issues and conflicts, homework help, and style.
  105. Jeffco’s 21st Century Virtual Academy -

    7th - 12th grade.
  106. Jones College (Kaplan Professional Schools) -
  107. Karval Online Education -

    K-12
  108. KidSpace @ the Internet Public Library -

    Links to resources for reference, math, science, health, art, music, reading, computers, etc.
  109. Lesson Plans Library from Discovery Education -
  110. Lesson Plans Page -

    Over 2,000 free lessons by topic and grade level.
  111. Lewis-Palmer Home School Enrichment Academy - D-38 -

    LPHSEA is a program designed to support families of home schooled students in kindergarten through 6th grade in the areas of art, music, physical education, exploratory and experiential activities, and drama.

    (719) 640-6392
  112. Lewis-Palmer School District 38 -
  113. Local School Districts -
  114. Manitou Springs School District 14 -
  115. Manitou Springs Seed Library -

    Created to "promote the development and preservation of landrace heirloom seeds and varieties that are well adapted to the arid growing conditions and short growing season that are typical of Colorado’s Front Range and in conjunction, promote the development of an equally well adapted body of local knowledge on how to save and pass on those seeds to future growers." Located at the Manitou Springs Library.
  116. Math Worksheets -

    Generates dynamic math worksheets for all grades (teacher resource). From Lesson Corner.
  117. Math-U-See -
  118. McAllister House Museum -
  119. Mesa Hills Homeschool Support Group -
  120. Military Christian Homeschoolers -
  121. Minority Homeschoolers of Colorado -
  122. Minority Homeschoolers of Colorado Springs -
  123. Monte Vista Online Academy -

    6th - 12th grade.
  124. Monument Publishing -

    Providing curriculum for speakers and debaters.
  125. Monumentum Speech & Debate Club -

    Local club of 12-18 year old speakers and debaters, sponsored by Training Minds Ministry.

    chrisjeub@gmail.com
  126. Mother of Divine Grace -
  127. Mountain Vista Home School Academy - D-2 -

    MVHSA is a one-day per week enrichment program for children in grades 1-12. Classes include art, math, technology, science, language arts, and history, with recesses and lunch.

    2400 Slater Ave.
    Colorado Springs, CO 80905
    (719) 579-2160
  128. Multiplication.com -

    Offers lesson plans, activities, and resources.
  129. MyMajors -

    Find your major.
  130. National American University - Colorado Springs -
  131. National Home Education Research Institute -

    News and research on homeschooling.
  132. Nazarene Bible College -
  133. Oak Meadow -
  134. Parent's Guide to Internet Safety -

    From the FBI.
  135. Parents Guide to the Internet -

    Connects to the Parenting section of Recommended Websites.
  136. Peterson Homeschool Support Group (Peterson Homeschoolers) -

    Active duty, reserve & retired military (and families).
  137. Peyton School District 23-Jt -
  138. Pikes Peak Community College -
  139. Pikes Peak Community College (PPCC) - Homeschool Opportunities -

    Offers homeschooled students the opportunity to begin their college education and also earn transferable college credit. For more information call: (719) 502-3111.

    Janet.nace@ppcc.edu
  140. Pikes Peak Home School Band -

    Ages 9 through high school, beginning through advanced.
    Bill Callen
    (719) 598-2373
  141. Pikes Peak Regional Science Fair (PPRSF) -

    The PPRSF is associated with the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) and follows the rules and guidelines established by ISEF.

    PPRSF.Colorado@gmail.com
  142. Pima Medical Institute - Colorado Springs -
  143. Poudre School District Global Academy -

    K-12
  144. PPLD Kids Web - Homework Help -

    From Kids Web at PPLD. A great place to find information on loads of subjects to enhance your lesson plans.
  145. PPLD Teens - Homework -

    From PPLD Teens at PPLD.
  146. Practical Advice For New Homeschoolers -

    From Homeschoolcentral.com.
  147. Practical Homeschooling Articles -

    From Homeschool World.
  148. Provost Online Academy -

    High school.
  149. Puzzlemaker -

    Online puzzle generator: word search, math squares, crisscross, maze, cryptogram. From Discovery Education.
  150. Quizlet -

    Create learning tools in different study modes: flashcards, learn mode, scatter, speller, test, and space race. Search for sets already created, or create your own.
  151. Rainbow Resource -
  152. Regis University -
  153. Remington College - Colorado Springs Campus -
  154. Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site -

    An educational, non-profit living history farm and museum that depicts life in the Pikes Peak region in four time periods: American Indian area in 1775; 1860’s Galloway Homestead; 1880’s Chambers Home and Ranch; 1907 Edwardian Country Estate.
  155. Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Home School Support Program -

    Offering a one-day a week academic and content rich program for grades K-8 that works in partnership and compliments the goals of home schooling families.

    3525 Akers Drive
    Colorado Springs, CO
    (719) 591-5666
    cwitmer@rmcacs.org
  156. Roman Catholic Homeschoolers (RCH) -

    An active homeschooling group in the Colorado Springs area. RCH membership is required to join this yahoo group.
  157. Saxon Homeschool -
  158. Scholastic -

    Lesson plans, online activities, article archive.
  159. Secular Homeschool Support Group -
  160. Seton Home Study School -
  161. SHSSG (Secular Homeschool Support Group) -
  162. Singapore Math -
  163. Southern Colorado Rocketeers -

    (NAR Section #632) A group of men, boys, women, and girls of all ages who have discovered the enjoyment that building and flying model rockets has to offer.

    (719) 485-3314
  164. Speech-Language Pathologist -

    Ana Paula G. Mumy, MS, CCC-SLP - Multilingual Speech-Language Pathologist.

    apmumy@gmail.com
  165. Starsmore Discovery Center -

    "Serves as an introduction to Cheyenne Cañon and its beautiful waterfalls, rock formations, wildflowers and wildlife."
  166. Studio 101 -

    What on eARTh?! at Studio 101 is an innovative "science-through-art" home school sequence designed to introduce your child to the principles and concepts of earth science via scientific inquiry and the exploration of relevant art. Children will use their multiple intelligences to produce meaningful art work while solidifying their knowledge gained through scientific investigation.
  167. SurfNetKids -

    Portal to all sorts of educational websites.
  168. TeAch-nology.com -

    Includes over 46,000 lesson plans, 9,600 free printable worksheets, rubrics, teaching tips, worksheet makers, web quests, math worksheets, and other teaching resources.
  169. Teaching Textbooks -
  170. The Button, the Needle & the Wardrobe -

    Sewing lessons and homeschool drama club.

    button.needle@gmail.com
  171. The Golden Spindle -

    Piano and guitar teacher.
  172. Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy - Colorado Springs -
  173. Training Minds Ministry -

    Training homeschoolers for speech and debate competition with camps and coaching.

    PO Box 3527
    Monument, CO 80132

    info@trainingminds.org
  174. Tri-Lakes Home Educators Support Group -
  175. Troy University - Colorado Springs Site -
  176. Unit Studies / Printable Worksheets and Forms -

    From About.com.
  177. University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) -
  178. University of Phoenix - Southern Colorado Campus -
  179. University of the Rockies -
  180. University School of Colorado Springs -

    A Private Christian K-12 school with a university schedule. Students attend 2-3 days at school and then continue their class work at home with parents.
  181. Vella Music -

    Susan Vella
  182. Veritas Press -
  183. VFW Scholarship Awards -

    Patriot Pen (grades 6 – 8)
    Voice of Democracy (grades 9 – 12)
  184. Vilas Online -

    K-12
  185. Webster University -
  186. Western Museum of Mining & Industry -

    Learn about the history of mining with exhibits and guided tours.
  187. Widefield School District 3 -
  188. YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region -
  189. Young Eagles (EAA) -
  190. Young Eagles (EAA) - Local Chapter -