Monday Message

Hello, Dear Families! This week, several of our learners participated in creating their own unique “pumpkin bot” creations. Learners had a terrific time hammering and screwing in pieces as they engaged with other iLEAD Exploration learners.   Additionally, special congratulations … Continue reading →

Ky Baldwin is a busy and talented 11th grader with iLEAD Exploration. He is originally from Australia and came to America 16 months ago to pursue his career in music. He loves the flexibility of homeschooling and being able to … Continue reading →

We had a lovely day playing, cleaning and walking around the beautiful Tewinkle Park. The kids learned about the importance of taking care of our planet and community as they picked up trash. We saw geese, squirrels and even a … Continue reading →

STEM Qwest offers online courses rooted in STEM education including science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM Qwest courses are held using the Canvas Learning Management System. All courses are hosted online so that learners have access to their educational materials, … Continue reading →

Parents and Learners, You are invited to our October Coffee Talk (be sure to RSVP so we know who is coming). Families can dress up in costume or come as themselves! Parents will be sipping coffee while joining veteran homeschool … Continue reading →

Attending a park day is a great way to connect with the homeschooling community! Here is an updated list of park days and meet-ups organized by homeschooling families to build connections with other families in their local areas. If you’re … Continue reading →

Course Hero is a website where you can find the best study resources, ask tutors for personalized homework help, and share your own study resources to help others learn, too. It was formed to empower learners and educators to succeed! … Continue reading →

The path to college can often feel overwhelming. What placement tests do I need to take? Are they all the same? How do I prepare? What do different colleges require? How important are AP and honors classes? Do I need … Continue reading →

One of our vendors, Cogito Debate, offers a variety of classes. From parliamentary public speaking to advanced reading and writing, these classes focus on building exemplary communication skills, superior memory skills, and improved language skills that significantly help learners become … Continue reading →

Have you ever thought it would be nice to have some kid-friendly news and radio show options for your children? “CNN 10” and NPR’s “Wow in the World” offer wonderful news broadcasts that even grown-ups will enjoy! NEWS  SHOW FOR … Continue reading →

Most college-bound high school learners don’t start thinking about college until it is time to start applying to schools during their senior year of high school. But guess what? The best time to start thinking about college is in the … Continue reading →

Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) is hosting a one-day mini conference on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bridges Academy in Studio City. For more details and registration please visit here.

Don’t miss the fun! This week we have three exciting field trips! Please see below for the details. As a courtesy to the field trip venues that iLEAD reserves, we highly encourage our families to attend all events for which … Continue reading →

Hello, Dear Families! We wanted to let you know about an exciting new opportunity coming your way called Parent University. Parent University is a time for moms and dads to come together to gain fresh ideas with regards to parenting, … Continue reading →

Ava Otto’s family embarked upon the homeschool journey a year ago as a result of Ava’s need for accelerated learning. She was a year ahead in her studies and traditional first grade curriculum didn’t offer the challenge and the learning … Continue reading →

My name is Audrey Bernhardt and I am 11 years old. I live in the Los Angeles area. I have been dancing for two years and I am already en pointe (that’s French). I am the only one at my … Continue reading →

Attending a park day is a great way to connect with the iLEAD community! These meet-ups are organized by families to build connections with other families in their local areas. Here are some ongoing park days that all families are … Continue reading →

Please join us for a park day Thursday, Oct. 19, at 12:30 p.m. at Valencia Meadows Park. Children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. Bring snacks or a lunch and come ready to connect with other homeschool … Continue reading →

The Autry invites homeschool learners to expand their imagination, deepen their feelings for language, and discover their inner poet. Join The Autry for a homeschool afternoon in Griffith Park on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. Visit their … Continue reading →

Take pumpkin carving to a different dimension by joining us on one of two days for this engaging design challenge. Children will be given an opportunity to design their mini “pumpkin bot” using nuts, bolts, and anything else they imagine! … Continue reading →

Attention High School Seniors! Now is the time to apply to be a Coca-Cola Scholar. You could win $20,000 to help pay for college. The deadline to apply is Oct. 31, and we don’t want you to miss your chance. You … Continue reading →

Tales2go is a new, online FREE subscription! It is used as a literacy tool to develop vocabulary, fluency and comprehension skills, as oral language drives vocabulary acquisition and retention. Tales2go makes it easy and cost-effective to surround learners with spoken … Continue reading →

Calling all 5th-8th graders… Please join us for an exciting opportunity this spring at Astro Camp! Download Flier

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