WHAT IS HOMESCHOOLING?
“And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
As followers of Christ, we recognize that as parents, we have been entrusted with the precious gift of children—God's heritage. This unique gift is exemplified when a parent chooses to educate at home. Home education allows parents to guide their children through their childhood and teen years while aligning their upbringing with the scriptures of God’s Word. It’s a beautiful opportunity to strengthen the family by living out scripture while creating a love for learning.
Homeschooling is considered non-public education. At its core, home education is parent-directed. Parents oversee their children’s education, but many families incorporate grandparents, aunts, uncles, or even private independent school programs to help achieve their academic goals. The resources are numerous, and although there will be times when doubt sets in, help is always available. Besides the variety of online courses, homeschool co-ops, hybrid classes, or enrichment programs, the homeschool community is strong and getting more and more popular in choice.
One of the most significant benefits of homeschooling is that families are not held to using one particular curriculum; instead, they have the liberty to research and choose the best curriculum to meet their family's needs. Why is this important? It’s important because many families need flexibility due to learning disabilities or learning advancement. For example, if your child is not responding to a particular math program, parents can take it slower for better understanding or change the curriculum altogether. If a child is academically advanced in a specific subject, there is also no governing rule not to accommodate that need by moving up a grade. This flexibility allows families the freedom to do what is best for the children God has given them.
Each state has its homeschool laws that families must follow. Colorado is considered to have low homeschool regulations but still requires a few key directives.