Just setting out on the journey of homeschooling? Here's an excerpt from "Getting Started," Chapter 4 of the newly updated Guidebook, which is scheduled to come out this fall! Many thanks to Guidebook contributors Robin Zook and Gabe Harder for...
What is CHEC?
We hope you’ll enjoy reading this excerpt from Chapter 1, which introduces the ministry of CHEC. Introductory Letter Dear Colorado Homeschooling Parent: I am so glad to have the opportunity to team up with you along your homeschool journey, and I...
What is Homeschooling?
Here's a sneak peek into the introduction chapter of the completely updated and streamlined CHEC Guidebook – A Comprehensive Guide to Home Education in Colorado. We hope you’ll visit us on the blog each week as we share an excerpt from one of the...
The Micromanaging Homeschooler
By guest author Liz Mallet As a parent, my goal is to raise loving, humble, and functional children. I plan exciting field trips for them. I research the best, most engaging curriculum that I think my boys will enjoy. I spend more time planning...
Resources for Homeschool Families
Are you looking for music, sports, art, or theater opportunities for Colorado homeschool students? How about quality curriculums or reputable ministries and services? CHEC.org’s newly updated resource section has helpful lists of tutors,...
Preschool at Home
by guest author Shari McMinn At a recent CHEC Intro to Homeschooling workshop where I presented the Nuts & Bolts portion of how to actually homeschool, I had several people ask me about preschool. As this is becoming a more prevalent question,...
High School and Beyond Seminar
By homeschool graduate Julianna Dotten Ready to start a new journey? Perhaps you've been homeschooling all along and are just now entering the adventure of homeschool high school. Or maybe this is your first year to homeschool. Let me tell you why...
Teaching History as HIS Story
by guest author Lynn Dean When I was a student, history seemed boring. Over and done. Pointless lists of dates and wars and people long dead — events that had little to do with my own life. History only became fascinating when I began to see events...












