Book Club for Grades 6th-8th: Stories of Edgar Allan Poe

Through the poetry and short stories of Poe, learners will explore figurative language, and literary devices - imagery, diction, metaphor, repetition, tone, and more. Learners will have multiple Poe options to choose from each week and, because of the content of Poe stories, learners will be given a full synopsis before choosing what stories and...

Concurrent Enrollment

Join our high school team for this webinar on concurrent enrollment. The Academic Counselors will talk about how to pursue community college classes for both college and high school credit. Register HERE

TK/K Enrichment: Fall Festival in OC

iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

This special TK/K Enrichment event features art vendor Chuck Jones where learners will enjoy a fall story and then an accompanying art project. RSVP Link 

Learner Entrepreneur Fair

iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Family, friends and community members are invited to join Exploration's Learner Entrepreneur Fair. Learners are excited to display and sell their homemade goods and products! Where: OC Learning Studio - 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 When: October 27th,  10-12

In-Person Spooky Science Investigation

iLEAD Exploration OC Learning Studio 2850 Fairview Road, Costa Mesa, CA, United States

Join this spooky in-person event at the OC Learning Studio to learn about changes in matter through fun dry ice experiments. 4th-6th grade learners are encouraged to attend, but all are welcome. Register HERE

Spooky Science Celebration (4th-6th Graders)

Learners in grades 4-6 are invited to join this virtual event to share presentations of learning and reflect on our spooky science fun. Register HERE

Enrichment, 1-3: Exploring Community Jobs

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Learners  in grades 1-3 are invited to participate in this Enrichment event where they will explore the many different parts that make up our community. Learners will have the opportunity to write about a job of their choice and how they can make their community better.  RSVP HERE

Enrichment, 4-5: Career Exploration

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

Through guided reading and intentional writing, learners will explore different careers from Elephant Caretaker to Urban Farmer during this Enrichment opportunity. Through these activities, learners will be able to research careers they may have never heard of and picture themselves in these unique positions. RSVP HERE

Learner University: Shrinking our Footprints (Grades 5-6)

During this Learner University opportunity, 5th-6th grade learners will work together to explore climate change and how our carbon footprints are contributing to the current climate crisis. Throughout this project, learner will ask questions, collect data, and research ways we can reduce our carbon footprints. Learners will write a letter to you, explaining how you,...

Book Club for Grades 6th-8th: Code Talker

The fictional lens of a very real moment in history provides insight into the Navajo Code Talkers, American heroes of WWII, that decoded complicated messages in other languages to help win the war for the US. Deep topics like boarding schools, race, and battle fatigue will be explored and balanced with stories of triumph, heroism,...

College Info Series: FINANCIAL AID: LOANS AND DEBT

We are all too aware of college debt and the scary cost of college these days. However, having a strong understanding of the borrowing process, different types of loans, and how to avoid debt can take away some of the fear. In this session we will dive deep into different aspects of borrowing money for...

College Tour – California Lutheran University

California Lutheran University 60 W. Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States

Join us for an information session and tour of California Lutheran University. This small liberal arts college offers over 40 majors and personal attention from faculty and staff. College tours are a great way to learn about new colleges and get to know other iLEAD high school learners. This tour is open to all high...

Live Edgar Allen Poe Performance

3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA 93510 3720 Sierra Hwy Unit B-C, Acton, CA, United States

The Acton Curriculum Library will be hosting a live Poe Performance by Duffy Hudson on November 3rd at 12:30 pm.  During his performance, Duffy presents as Edgar Allan Poe and recites three of Poe’s poems and stories, along with a biographical recounting of his life and mysterious death. Space is limited. If you are unable...

Social Emotional Support for Gifted Learners

Farnaz Kaufman will address the unique social and emotional needs of gifted learners and some of the supports and strategies that may be helpful. RSVP HERE

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