Office of Online and Blended Learning

About Us

The Office of Online & Blended Learning (OBL) serves and supports online schools, programs, students, parents/guardians, authorizers, other related entities, and individuals related to K-12 Online & Blended Learning in Colorado. We are committed to providing information to all interested parties and stakeholders, as well as supporting the responsible growth of blended and online learning. The Office of Online & Blended Learning began duties October 1, 2007 under Senate Bill 215 legislation (§ 22-30.7-101-113, C.R.S.). Our purposes are:

• To support Online Schools, Programs, Students, Parents, Authorizers, and other entities related to Online Learning;
• To facilitate the certification of Multi-District Online Schools; 
• To support with quality implementation of online programs and online schools. 

News & Updates 

Current Work from OBL

Our office is capturing state projects and event opportunities for Colorado's blended and online learning community stakeholders to monitor. For more information about and events for Alternative and Flexible Learning Models, AI and Digital Trends Research, and more projects, visit the Current Work page. Please contact the listed contact(s) noted with any questions. 

OERColorado Webinar in March

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM MST, OBL is hosting a webinar for Colorado educators and educational stakeholders to learn more about the state's K-12 OER Project and OERColorado platforms. For information about how to join the webinar, visit the Current Work page. Please contact the listed contact(s) noted with any questions. 

National AI Literacy Day in March

On Friday, March 28, 2025 from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM MST for National AI Literacy Day, the Colorado Education Initiative (CEI) and CDE are hosting sessions designated for students, educators, leaders, and industry professionals on innovative practices, success stories, and the future of AI. For information about how to register and participate in the sessions, visit the Current Work page. 

Online School and Program Information

Colorado families seeking information about the online schools and programs available for Colorado K-12 students, please visit the Multi-District and Single District Online Schools and Programs List page. Families are encouraged to contact the schools they are interested in directly for further information about enrollment processes, student services, and any other questions. 

District and School Performance Frameworks

CDE's Office for Accountability and Continuous Improvement releases the annual frameworks outlining performance ratings used for the State Board of Education and CDE to help struggling Colorado schools. Information about state accountability and the frameworks, including for online schools, is on the District and School Performance Frameworks page.