High School Highlights
PSAT/NMSQT Testing
Registration is open for optional PSAT/NMSQT testing on October 16 (Costa Mesa) or October 19 (Santa Clarita) for 10th and 11th graders. This is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test…
Naviance
We are pleased to offer the Naviance website to our high school learners. Naviance helps connect academic achievement to each student’s long-term goals – whether they’re applying to college, entering…
Introducing CTE
This year, we are excited to introduce a new program for our high school learners. Career and Technical Education (CTE) allows learners to essentially “major” in high school. It is…
Attention 12th Graders!
Looking for some one-on-one assistance with college applications? Schedule a meeting with our new College Advisor, Laura Kazan, as soon as possible! She will assist you in creating your college…
Meet Laura Kazan
LAURA KAZAN COLLEGE ADVISOR Laura Kazan joined the independent study world by accident. After pulling her younger son out of traditional middle school, she realized that nontraditional education would provide…
Meet Bethany Maddox
BETHANY MADDOX ACADEMIC COUNSELOR Bethany Maddox graduated with her master’s in education from Azusa Pacific University and has been serving as a high school counselor for the past 13 years….
CTCL College Fair
Colleges That Change Lives- CTCL College Fair on July 28 in Los Angeles The Colleges that Change Lives Fair is coming to Los Angeles on Sunday, July 28. These colleges…
PSAT/NMSQT 10th and 11th Graders
Registration is open for optional PSAT/NMSQT testing on October 16 (Costa Mesa) or October 19 (Santa Clarita) for 10th and 11th graders. This is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test…
Meet the High School Team in Person
High School Connection Meeting We would like to meet our learners in person! Parents are welcome to come too, but this is a chance for high schoolers to meet Bethany Maddox, Laura Kazan, Lisa Rittenhouse,…
Fall ACT & SAT Registration
The September ACT and October SAT registrations are now open. To participate in fall testing, register directly through ACT and College Board right away. On examination day, testers need to use the iLEAD Hybrid…
Learner Spotlight: Owen Harris
iLEAD Exploration is proud to highlight freshman Owen Harris. Owen started independent studying in 5th grade and has been pursuing his passion for history and hands-on learning ever since. From…
Social and Emotional Well-Being
Edgenuity, one of our online vendors, now offers seven different social and emotional learning classes. They are designed for 6th-12th graders for $49. Their courses include: character and leadership development,…
Summer School Options for High Schoolers
Summer is a great time to either catch up on credits or pursue interests for high schoolers. Here are a few ideas: – iLEAD Online offers academic and elective courses…
Finding Trade Schools That Interest You on Naviance
Did you know that you can find a list of trade schools based on your interests in Naviance? There are tons of trade schools listed in Naviance with interesting facts…
High School Learner Spotlight: Isobel Cook
My name is Isobel Cook, and I’m 16 years old and a senior in high school with iLEAD Exploration. I’ve been independent studyed all of my life along with my…
College Corner – April
As always, we want you to be informed of important upcoming events. Make sure you put these on your calendar! Upcoming College Fairs These are great opportunities for you to…
Obtaining a Work Permit
Is your learner planning on working this summer? Depending on the age of your student, a work permit may be required by the employer. A work permit is a legal…
National Honor Society
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who…
Free Online Resources for High School Students
At iLEAD Exploration, we are happy to provide you with high school curriculum suggestions and online vendor suggestions that can be purchased using instructional funds. We also have a variety…
Learner Spotlight: Joseph Haag
Joseph Haag, a senior with iLEAD Exploration, was born in 2001 in Simi Valley, California. He has three brothers, one being his fraternal twin. He is a comedian/actor/model/writer, or whatever…
Financial Aid & Scholarships
We are excited to hear about the future plans and goals of our iLEAD learners. For those planning on attending college, the financial aspect can be quite overwhelming. There are…
College Fairs
College fairs provide exposure to colleges all around the country in one place! They are a great opportunity to confirm your college choices and discover some new ones. There is…
Driver’s Education
Driver’s education can be taken as a 2.5 unit semester course with iLEAD. There are five straightforward steps to teens getting their driver’s license: STEP 1: Take a Driver’s Education…