EL Newsletter
Popular Apps for English Learners
Using technology can be very beneficial for English language learners. In particular, the use of apps can help learners become more proficient in English in a variety of ways. In…
Learner Spotlight: Christopher Hernandez
Christopher Hernandez is an 8th grader who is in his second year of independent studying with iLEAD Exploration. Christopher is bilingual and speaks Spanish and English. The opportunity to be…
Popular Apps for English Language Learners
Using technology can be very beneficial for English language learners. In particular, the use of apps can help learners become more proficient in English in a variety of ways. First,…
Test Taking Skills and English Language Learners
The road to becoming proficient in speaking the English language can be a vibrant and life-giving experience. Bilingual learners are typically exposed to a myriad of creative learning opportunities that…
What is the Summative ELPAC?
Beginning in March, English language learners will take the Summative ELPAC. The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) is California’s assessment system that is used to determine the English…
Meet Your EL Team
Name/Role: Jennifer Ramirez, EL Coordinator Location: Irvine Family: Married to Alex, and we have three kids, who are nine, seven, and four years old. Best Vacation: Backpacking through Spain for…
Learner Spotlight: Camila Aguirre
Camila Aguirre is a 5th grade learner who is in her second year of independent studying with iLEAD Exploration. Camila is multilingual and speaks three languages. She is fluent in…
Learning Through Games
It’s not a surprise for independent studyers that learning through play is an excellent way to practice, comprehend, and master a subject. For English language learners, game play is highly…
Bilingual Employees and the Workplace
The need for bilingual employees in the workplace continues to grow! In fact, the number of jobs aimed at bilingual workers more than doubled from 2010 to 2015. Speakers of…
ELAC Meetings 2019-2020
The English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) is a school-level committee comprised of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise school officials on English learner programs and services. Each school…
The Cognitive Benefits of Multilingualism
¿Hablas español? Sprichst du Deutsch? 你会说中文吗？ Did you answer, “Sí,” “Ja,” or “会”? Then chances are that you share membership with the multilingual majority of the world! Yay, you! Multilingual…
Optional Subscriptions: Due September 20
We are excited to share some amazing subscription options at discounted rates for our iLEAD Exploration learners. We have contracted with many vendors to create a list of popular, well-received…
A Newsletter With No Name
iLEAD’s newsletter for students learning English needs a name! Do you have some creative ideas? We would love to hear them! Please submit your clever titles here, and the winner will…
iLEAD’s EL Coordinator
Jennifer Ramirez is very excited to be the EL Coordinator for iLEAD Exploration. She enjoys guiding and supporting parents and children on their independent studying path. She believes that every…
Websites That Read Aloud
As we learn new languages, we spend a lot of time listening to others speak the language. If you are looking for some great websites that will read books to…
Fun English Games
Fun English Games offers a wide range of free teaching resources that are perfect for children learning English, ESL classes and teachers looking for ideas online. Enjoy interactive games, activities, printable…