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Colorado homeschool testing requirements

Testing rules vary dramatically by state. This page gives parents the current Colorado testing/evaluation summary, frequency, and practical next steps without burying the answer in legal language.

Plain-English note: this is a parent guide, not legal advice. Use the official source links at the bottom of the page before a deadline or filing decision.

Is testing required?

Yes, for students under the standard homeschool statute.

How often?

In grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.

Recordkeeping connection

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.

Notification connection

Yes, if you are homeschooling under the standard homeschool statute. Families using the certified-teacher option do not have the same notice requirement, and families working through an independent school may follow that school's process instead. Deadline: At least 14 days before starting, and then again each year.

Practical testing file

  1. 1Name of test, evaluator, or portfolio reviewer if used.
  2. 2Date completed and school year covered.
  3. 3Score report, evaluator letter, portfolio receipt, or parent summary.
  4. 4Copy of anything submitted to a district, umbrella school, or state office.

Free printables

Download the homeschool starter kit

Print these before you start: a state startup checklist, letter-of-intent template, attendance tracker, and high-school transcript template.

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These printables are general planning tools, not legal advice. Always verify the current rule on your state page and official source links before filing deadlines.

Frequently asked questions

Does Colorado require standardized testing for homeschoolers?

Yes, for students under the standard homeschool statute.

How often do Colorado homeschoolers test or evaluate?

In grades 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11.

Where should I store results?

Keep testing or evaluation records with your Colorado homeschool records, even if the state does not require submission every year.

See testing in context

Testing is only one compliance field. Review the complete Colorado requirement hub before your school year starts.

Colorado homeschool requirements