ACADEMICS / ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION RESOURCES
The opportunities for private education in Colorado Springs communities are varied, ranging from preschools and parochial schools to independent schools and college prep academies. The following resources will be helpful in the search for the ideal academic environment:
Association of Colorado Independent Schools
Statewide Resource
303-444-2201
www.acischools.com
National Association of Independent Schools
Washington, DD
202-973-9700
www.nais.org
National Association of Private, Catholic & Independent Schools
Sacramento, CA
916-451-4963
www.napcis.org
Roman Catholic Schools
Archdiocese of Denver
Denver
303-722-4687
https://archden.org/school-locator
Home Schooling
Under the School Attendance law, Colorado permits home study. The Schools of Choice Unit of the state department of education provides information on regulations, statistics, resources, and frequently asked questions. The following resources may also be helpful:
Schools of Choice Unit
Colorado Department of Education
303-866-6771
www.cde.state.co.us/choice/homeschool
Alternative Education Resources
Nationwide Resource
800-769-4171
www.educationrevolution.org
National Homeschool Association
Nationwide Resource
303-968-1994
https://nationalhomeschoolassociation.com
Christian Home Educators of Colorado
Statewide Resource
720-842-4852
https://chec.org
Homeschool Central
Statewide Resource
www.homeschoolcentral.com
Homeschool Reporting
Statewide Resource
www.homeschoolreporting.com
Northern Colorado Homeschool Association
Fort Collins Region
970-484-9044
www.ncha.info
Private Schools
Colorado Springs has more than 70 private schools which cater to the area. A complete listing of the schools can be found at the National Center for Education Statistics.
National Center for Education Statistics
http://nces.ed.gov/surveys/pss/privateschoolsearch