Are you curious about homeschool testing/assessment in Colorado?
Be sure you know the law and what is required for your homeschool. It really depends on what option of the homeschool law you have chosen to follow.
- If you file a notice of intent (NOI) then you are following the Home-Based Education Program
- If you are enrolled in an independent school then you are following the Colorado non-public school law option
- If you have obtained and maintained a certified Colorado teaching license. Then no reporting or testing requirements exist for you!
Which option do you follow?
You are required to filed a Notice of Intent (NOI) with a Colorado school district then you must test/assess students in odd grades:
- 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, or 11th grade
- Using one of the following options:
Colorado Non-Public School Law
If you are enrolled in the CHEC Independent School then it depends on what year it is. Testing/assessment for the CHEC Independent School is required on school years ending in an odd year
What school year is it currently?
- 2023-2024 = NO
- 2024-2025 = YES
- 2025-2026 = NO
- etc.
Using one of the following options:
(If you are enrolled in an Independent/Umbrella School other than the CHEC Independent School. Then we encourage you to check with your school to find out their testing requirements. The above information is what is required for the CHEC Independent School.)
Have questions about testing? Take at look at our testing FAQ page
Looking for discounts on testing?
Christian Home Educators of Colorado is proud to partner with the following testing services to provide nationally standardized ability and achievement tests at a discounted rate.
Seton Testing Services provides affordable, nationally standardized ability and achievement tests, practice tests, and test prep products to meet your needs for grades K-12.
- Fast. Friendly. Economical.
- Prompt and friendly customer service – helping individuals and groups every step of the way
- Easy ordering – either online or by phone
- Quick results – tests scored locally, results within 2 weeks
- Online testing – worldwide testing options
- 10% discount code is CHEC245
Classic Learning Test (CLT)® offers assessments that strengthen a traditional education, providing a meaningful metric of students’ abilities and helping them pursue a fulfilling future.
- Can be taken online at home
- Provide parents with a holistic and actionable teaching resource
- Assess both aptitude and achievement
- Utilize meaningful and timeless primary sources for reading content
- Promote critical thinking and higher-level analysis
- 15% discount code is CHEC15
*If you are enrolled in the CHEC Independent School, visit the Enrollment Perks section of your online portal to find your discount code for a HIGHER discount! Click here to login.
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