Monday Message

Happy Graduation, High School Seniors! This past week, families celebrated the accomplishments of their seniors across the five counties we serve. Whether it be academics, service projects, or individual giftedness, it was a joy to celebrate and honor the class… Read More

Lucy and Jack Kurtenacker are two of iLEAD Exploration’s amazing learners. Lucy has been homeschooled for two years and this is Jack’s first year to be homeschooled. Both Lucy and Jack are grateful that they can be homeschooled. They love… Read More

Last week, iLEAD families visited the Centennial Farm. Chickens, pigs, oxen, kale and cabbage – it’s all good on the farm. Created to educate learners about agriculture and its importance to our daily lives, Centennial Farm is a three-acre working farm… Read More

For the second semester, iLEAD Exploration learners attending the OC Learning Studio went on so many wonderful educational adventures. Through STEAM activities and grade-level appropriate lessons, learners explored the worlds of the various influential people and their impact on society…. Read More

Hello, Dear Families! The staff at iLEAD Exploration is in celebration mode, as we have numerous seniors graduating across five counties. This week in Costa Mesa and at iLEAD’s founding school SCVi, iLEAD will be hosting ceremonies for eighth grade… Read More

Claire and Will Larson are two talented and enthusiastic learners who are new to iLEAD Exploration this year. These siblings lean into their passions on a daily basis and are full of curiosity and creativity. Claire is an imaginative, artistic… Read More

Are you an entrepreneur in grades 2-12? If so, here are two opportunities to participate in mentorship webinars with the editor-in-chief of Seventeen Magazine and/or the editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur Magazine 8/1 and 8/8 FOUR-PART MENTOR SERIES + LIVE VIDEO CALL… Read More

Summer is almost here and so is summer reading! Here are some activities to keep you reading all summer long: 1) Barnes and Noble: Read any eight books this summer and receive a FREE book! 2) Interested in playing summer… Read More

Happy Memorial Day to our Sweet Families! We hope you had a wonderful holiday with your friends and family. We are excited to roll out some new summer park days across the counties in which we serve. Hope to see… Read More

Please note that the Soteric Academy Open House (advertised in last week’s Monday Message) on June 4 from 10 a.m. to noon has been cancelled.

Wyatt Stockstill is completing his first year with iLEAD Exploration as a TKer! It has been a great year for him! Wyatt has been learning so many exciting things. He is recognizing and writing letters, his name, shapes, counting, adding… Read More

Corey Townley is a drum instructor serving San Clemente, Rancho Santa Margarita and surrounding areas. He has offered private drum and percussion instruction for over 17 years in south Orange County to learners ages 5 years and above.  His classes… Read More

Here are some educational, learner friendly YouTube channels for homeschooling families! MULTIPLE SUBJECTS Khan Academy – Khan Academy provides hundreds of videos about math, science, computer programming, history, art history, economics, biology, chemistry, and more. Socratica – This channel has… Read More

Hello, Families! We are very excited to announce five complimentary subscriptions for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year and 25 discounted subscriptions to choose from as part of our optional subscriptions program. Be sure to preview the line-up so you can… Read More

​Avery, Garrett, and Grady Beck have been homeschooled their entire lives. They joined iLEAD Exploration during the 2016-17 school year. Being home schooled has allowed each one of them to seize a multitude of opportunities both in their education as… Read More

Do you know a family who is considering homeschooling, or wanting more information about iLEAD Exploration? If so, our directors are hosting an informational webinar that will help guide new families and answer any questions they have about our charter… Read More

FARM CAMP returns for a third season! Learners will explore urban agriculture and art in a hands-on setting with activities that include: goats, cooking, equine science, art, farming, and drumming. The week culminates in an exploration of L.A.’s best nature parks. Learners explore the… Read More