In partnership with Education ReEnvisioned BOCES
SY 2026–2027
Last Updated: June 15, 2026
This handbook supersedes any preexisting, present or future Parent-Student Handbook that may have been created by the didaskoPods subcontractors. didaskoPods reserves the right to modify this handbook at any time, at its discretion.
Welcome to didaskoPods! didaskoPods is a Homeschool Enrichment Program (HSE) funded through a partnership with ERBOCES. We believe that educational opportunities exist throughout our communities and a decentralized technological approach is the best way to make highest and best use of those unique educational resources for our homeschoolers: Education is everywhere!
didaskoPods is a K–12 HSE funded through a partnership with Education ReEnvisioned BOCES. We offer part-time, in-person instruction in arts, STEM, core academics, outdoor education, and more.
Enrollment is open to homeschoolers residing in Colorado. Students must not be enrolled full-time in another public school.
Attendance is required on all scheduled enrichment days unless excused by illness or family emergency. Homeschoolers must complete 90+ hours per semester. Repeated absences without communication may result in withdrawal from the program.
We expect students to treat peers and instructors with respect and to uphold our community values. Bullying, disruptive behavior, or disregard for safety rules may result in disciplinary action, including suspension from the program.
All instruction is secular and must align with public funding requirements. didaskoPods screens educational programs for high educational value, approving those programs that provide the highest educational value to our homeschoolers.
We comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Student records are confidential and only shared with authorized entities (e.g., ERBOCES, Colorado Department of Education) for reporting and auditing.
Our site follows health protocols in accordance with county and state guidance. Parents must notify us of any allergies, medications, or health plans. Injuries or illnesses will be reported to parents immediately. Please do not share this information on the didaskoPods platform. Contact ben@didaskopods.com for guidance on compliant communication.
All educational program communications must be conducted on the didaskoPods platform to maintain FERPA compliance.
Grievances and incidents should be communicated to didaskoPods directly.
To protect the privacy of the students and staff, and to foster high-trust in the educational environment, recording of any kind by students is prohibited. This includes voice, video, photos, etc. In order to foster an educational environment that is free of distractions, the casual use of cell phones (e.g. social media, etc.) is also prohibited. Cell phone use should be limited to those activities instructed by parents or as deemed necessary for safety, coordination, planning, etc. The student is free to use their cell phone as they see fit, and are encouraged to act without hesitation, when they are concerned for their safety or the safety of others.
didaskoPods staff and the staff of the educational providers are permitted to record for the purpose of media releases and memory making. Examples include photos on a class field trip, video of theatrical performances, etc. These recordings may appear on program materials, educators' websites, newsletters, social media, etc. Recordings outside the purpose of media releases and memory making are not permitted.
Media release and memory making recordings should only be taken by educational staff and not the students. Parents may opt out of media releases and memory making by emailing ben@didaskopods.com or selecting Opt Out below.
Parents will be notified in advance and must sign a permission form. Students are expected to behave in accordance with program standards while off-site.
Please respect the start and end times of the educational programs.
All staff and educational providers are mandatory reporters under Colorado law. Any suspected child abuse or neglect will be reported to authorities.
didaskoPods does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.
Here is a copy of the discipline matrix adopted by didaskoPods: https://sites.google.com/edreenvisioned.org/hse-erboces-help-site/resources/discipline-matrix
This discipline matrix supercedes any disciplinary protocol or disciplinary document created by didaskoPods subcontractors.
In the event of an emergency, didaskoPods will notify parents as soon as it is safe to do so via phone, text, and/or email. Parents must ensure their contact information on file is accurate and current.
If evacuation or relocation is required, parents will be informed of the designated reunification site. Students will only be released to parents or adults listed on the student’s emergency contact form.
In the event of a medical emergency, staff will immediately call 911 and then contact the parent/guardian. Parents are responsible for keeping medical information up to date.
The following contacts are also available. Please first call 911 in an emergency:
Email/CEO: ben@didaskopods.com
Email/Teacher of Record: molly@didaskopods.com
Phone: 510.672.2353