Colorado Homeschool Enrichment Programs

Colorado offers “Options” or “Enrichment” programs where homeschool families can access public school resources part-time at no cost.

How They Work: Homeschoolers attend a public school approximately one day per week for electives such as art, music, science labs, physical education, or other specialized classes. The rest of the week, students learn at home following their family’s chosen curriculum.

What the Colorado Homeschool Enrichment Programs Provide:

• Access to public school facilities, equipment, and specialized teachers
• Participation in specific classes or programs (music, art, science, PE, foreign languages)
• Social interaction with peers in a structured setting
• Partial public funding support for homeschool families

Cost: Free. These are public school enrichment programs funded by the state, available at no cost to participating homeschool families.

Key Benefits: Allows homeschool families to maintain curriculum control and scheduling flexibility while accessing resources (labs, instruments, sports facilities) that would be expensive to replicate at home.

Combination Possibility: Unlike full-time enrollment rules, homeschool families can combine home education with part-time public school attendance through Options programs to receive partial benefits.