February
College Mini-Fair
High school families are welcome to attend a Mini-College Fair at our iLEAD NoHo campus on Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 2:00-3:15 pm. Please swing by and talk with representatives from…
Get Lit Open Mic Night for Aspiring Poets
Get Lit is a local nonprofit that uses poetry to increase literacy, empower youth, and inspire communities. Every Saturday throughout the school year, Get Lit hosts a drop-in class for…
High School Webinar for Middle School Families
Future families of high schoolers, please mark your calendars! On Feb. 22 from 9 to 10 a.m., our iLEAD high school team will answer questions for families who are about…
Using Google Docs for Homeschooling
Google docs contains a suite of applications similar to Microsoft Office, but it is free! You can make a document, a spreadsheet, a slide presentation, and more, allowing other people…
Parent University #2
Hello, Families! We are excited to offer our second Parent University in a webinar format on Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. If you missed the first session,…
Learner Spotlight: Mason Sanders
Mason Sanders is a passionate learner who loves homeschooling because it gives him the freedom to be outdoors and involved in kinesthetic, active learning. Homeschooling also gives him the time…
Vendor Spotlight: Art Steps
Art Steps is an individualized, year-round program that provides step-by-step guidance that considers the interests of each learner. Each class is lively and engaging. Kind, caring teachers work one-on-one with…
High School Webinar for Middle School Families
Feb. 22 from 9 to 10 a.m., our iLEAD high school team will answer questions for families who are about to begin high school (all families with high schoolers are…
Film This! Film Festival 2018
The Film This! Film Festival will be held on March 8 in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Presidential Learning Center from 7 to 9 p.m. Not only will local documentary film makers be…
2018 Winter Olympics
The Olympics are in full swing now in South Korea and we have some fun links for you to explore. Are you looking for some books to read on the…
Paid Summer Internships for LA County Juniors/Seniors in High School
TIP (The Intern Project) provides outstanding high school learners from schools across L.A. County with the chance to work in dynamic career areas through internships of four or more weeks…
Important Reminders
Hello, Families! Tuesday, Feb. 6 is our last field trip release of the school year! On Feb. 6, tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. for all spring field trips!…
Informational Webinar About the iLEAD OC Learning Studio
New sessions at the iLEAD OC Learning Studio begin this week! If you have questions or would like to know more about our program, we have answers for you! Your…
Learner Spotlight: Ayva Royster
Choosing just one learner to spotlight is always a challenge, but Ayva Royster is one learner who really stands out! At 10 years old, she has already accomplished things many…
Backpacks Full of Hope: You Can Help
Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico nearly eight months ago, and still today more than 50 percent of the U.S. territory is without electricity or drinking water. There is much more…
iLEAD Learner John-Mark McBee Helps Feed the Hungry in Kenya
John-Mark James McBee, a ninth grade learner with iLEAD Exploration, received a scholarship last summer to attend the Ronald Reagan Leadership Program. The program teaches youth the skills necessary to…
Vendor Spotlight: EverWild’s Environmental Conservatory Program
EverWild is a local nonprofit and nature immersion program that recently launched an environmental conservancy program for kids ages 11-15. The program is free (donation-based) and takes place at their local…
Annenberg Space for Photography – CUBA IS
iLEAD learners visited Annenberg Space for Photography to view the exhibit “Cuba Is.” The show is on view until March 4, so if you missed this field trip, there is…
SAT Signups
Do you have a junior in high school and you are not sure how to sign up for the SAT? You might even have a sophomore interested in taking the…
Building Vocabulary with Technology at Home
There is a lot more to learning new vocabulary words than just memorizing definitions. Using vocabulary in context is the single most effective way to identify if one truly understands…