How to homeschool a child with autism in Colorado

Colorado gives families real freedom over curriculum, but the standard homeschool statute comes with several rules: send a notice of intent, teach the required subjects for 172 days averaging 4 hours a day, keep records, and submit test or evaluation results in certain grades. The independent-school and certified-teacher options can work differently and may reduce some of those requirements.

Access to special education or other special-population services is not clearly handled in one statewide homeschool rule on the CDE page. Families usually need to ask the school district they work with about available services.

predictable routines, sensory planning, clear transitions, strengths-based interests, and social support on purpose

1. 1Choose level before grade label.
2. 2Reduce friction before adding more subjects.
3. 3Use accommodations that preserve learning without unnecessary battles.
4. 4Document what works so future evaluations, doctors, tutors, or schools have a clear history.

Keep permanent records for each child, including attendance, test or evaluation results, and immunization records or exemption paperwork. The district that received your notice of intent can request these records under the law. Testing/evaluation: Yes, for students under the standard homeschool statute.