Columba Enrichment Program

Providing homeschool enrichment programs to families of Southwest Colorado

A model community of learners, steadfast in mind and spirit.

Philosophy

As a Homeschool Enrichment (HSE) program academic community, CEP affirms its commitment to providing comprehensive and challenging educational opportunities for its students which shall enable them to realize their full human potential - intellectually, creatively, physically and socially. Acknowledging that we are all individuals with unique talents, abilities and purpose, our school is dedicated to providing the tools with which all students can reach full maturity as caring and intelligent individuals, ready to meet the challenges of vocation and life-long learning with vision and responsibility.
In partnership with the families or the Four Corners Community, CEP will support parents as the primary educators of their student(s) in their efforts to form their children by providing a curriculum that is grounded in traditional values and the ongoing nourishment of community life. Students are encouraged to actively embrace strengths and challenges.
CEP strives to offer a value-centered education to those desiring it. We cooperate with families to provide enrollment to our schools as our class sizes and financial resources allow. In gratitude and respect, we welcome all those who have and continue to work to promote a positive and comprehensive learning experience for our youth. Our goal is to develop mature individuals that positively embrace the challenges of society, and ultimately build a connected community.
Acknowledging parents as the primary educators of their children, we assist by providing an educational program, which nourishes the development of all students. This program endeavors to educate the whole person through intellectual, cultural, social, and physical development.
We realize that the extent to which the CEP message is transmitted through education depends to a very great extent on us, the teachers. Therefore, we strive to be persons who integrate our role in our vocation and the life of students and who are ever willing to work supportively with parents in their role as the primary educators of their children.
CEP school maintains well-managed classrooms empower their students to: *Confidently practice their academic skills *Accept responsibility for their behavior *Respect the rights and dignity of others *Solve problems *Make choices and decisions that are morally sound and in the best interest of all involved
Our objective through the implementation of this program is to provide a safe school, where respect and responsibility are the hallmark of our behavior. The result will be young people you will be very proud of and who will set an example as they move through high school, college and on into their personal lives and professional careers.

School Principles

Be a model of respect, compassion, service and forgiveness

Celebrate one's gifts

Be good stewards

Advocates for School Choice

FAQ Topics for Homeschool Enrichment Programs

What is Education reEnvisioned BOCES?
- Education reEnvisioned BOCES is a Board of Cooperative Education Services that provides educational services to school districts and operates schools in Colorado. Originally founded in 2013 as the Colorado Digital BOCES, it expanded its focus beyond online education in 2018, becoming Education reEnvisioned BOCES. It hosts innovative educational programs and schools, aiming to provide safe, quality, and innovative public education options for Colorado families and students.

How does Education reEnvisioned BOCES operate in partnership with contracted educational service providers?
- Education reEnvisioned BOCES collaborates with contracted educational service providers to develop and deliver services to BOCES, districts, and authorized schools. These partnerships aim to expand the availability and access to innovative public education programs sought by Colorado families and students. By welcoming innovative programs and schools, Education reEnvisioned BOCES serves as a platform for better education models and encourages their proliferation through partnerships with other districts and BOCES.
  - Examples of education programs the ER BOCES partners with include:
    - Full-time brick-and-mortar schools
    - Full-time online or virtual schools
    - Homeschool Enrichment Programs
    - Part-time funded programs

How are Education reEnvisioned BOCES programs funded?
Education reEnvisioned BOCES collaborates with contracted educational service providers to develop and deliver services to families who choose to enroll student(s) into a homeschool enrichment program. Students who attend an enrichment program are funded at a half-time rate through the Colorado Department of Education. The public funding comes to the Education reEnvisioned BOCES and is distributed to the contracted operator of the homeschool enrichment program. The contracted operator uses the funds collected to provide the necessary resources to educate the child enrolled in the program.

What is a homeschool enrichment program?
- A homeschool enrichment program is a part-time public program that provides non-religious enrichment courses to any student who is age-eligible to enroll. The operator of the homeschool enrichment program determines which courses will be offered. Families choose the enrichment program that meets their needs.
- Families who enroll their child in the homeschool enrichment program may choose additional non-public funded opportunities for their child(ren).
- Students are required to attend the public-funded program for 90 hours each semester they are enrolled.

How do parents enroll a child in a homeschool enrichment program?
- According to Colorado law, parents or guardians must provide a written notification explaining their intent to homeschool their child. This notification must be submitted to any Colorado public school district office at least 14 days before establishing the homeschool program. The notification should include the child's name, age, place of residence, and attendance hours. Additionally, the written notification must be resubmitted annually for each year the homeschool program is maintained after the initial year.
- Once the requirement for notification is complete, the parent may choose to enroll a child in one publicly funded program. Parents should work with the specific program provider to determine the process of enrollment.
- Parents who choose to complete the notification process may enroll their child in a homeschool enrichment program and may enroll their child in other fee-based programs. Each student may only enroll in one publicly funded program.

What subjects are required to be taught in a homeschool enrichment program in Colorado?
- The selection of curriculum is at the discretion of the program provider. Education reEnvisioned BOCES serves as the authorizer of the program and ensures the program meets the part-time public funding requirements.
- Instruction during the homeschool enrichment program must be non-religious.
- Students enrolled in a homeschool enrichment program are not required to participate in state testing or meet other public school requirements.

What are the attendance requirements for homeschool programs in Colorado?
- Homeschool enrichment programs in Colorado are considered part-time funded programs. To meet the funding requirements, homeschool enrichment programs must provide 90 hours (or more) of instruction each semester. The Education reEnvisioned BOCES requires contracted providers to maintain an average attendance rate of at least 90%.

Where can I learn more about Education reEnvisioned BOCES and homeschool enrichment programs?
- www.edreenvisioned.org