Monday Message
Learner Spotlight: Jedaiah Pierce
Jedaiah Pierce has the “first things first” habit down pat. This 6th grade iLEAD Exploration learner starts his day with a plan and makes a checklist of everything he plans…
Inspiration: Mud Kitchen Fun
By Nicole Huguenin Are you running out of ideas to entertain your bright learners at home? We have just the thing for you: Why not build your family’s very own…
Fall MAP Testing
We wanted to remind you that our MAP testing window is coming to a close on October 30. We hope you take this opportunity to gather information regarding your learner’s…
Design Your Own Pumpkin Bot
This Halloween, take pumpkin carving to a different dimension by creating your very own pumpkin bot. Children can be given the opportunity to design their mini “pumpkin bot” using nuts,…
Upcoming Educational Events
We are very excited about the upcoming virtual events listed below! Please register for the upcoming Pet Show & Tell on November 5th at 1:00 p.m. by visiting here. Now…
Learner Spotlight: Slater and Preslee Casaus
Do you need dog training? No problem! What about a custom-made skateboard? Again, no problem! iLEAD Exploration learners Preslee and Slater Casaus have you covered. This sister and brother duo,…
Growth Mindset: Ted Talk
We are excited to present our next TED Talk for the month of October on growth mindset! If you have any thoughts that you would like to share, we would…
Make a Difference Day
“You’re never too small to make a difference,” Greta Thunberg once said. And she’s right! Anyone can make a difference. All it takes is some small scale planning and a…
Virtual Halloween Parade
It’s not too late to join the fun! The deadline has been extended to October 23!
Fall Webinars
Interested in learning about your child’s learning modalities? Join us for a webinar on October 21 at 12:00 p.m. Register here.
Digital Citizenship Week and Virtual Book Club Kickoff
Digital Citizenship Week and Virtual Book Club Kickoff iLEAD California strives to foster a community where our learners are digital citizens. Being a good digital citizen is about understanding the…
Learner Spotlight: Adrian Staab
After a particularly disappointing loss in a jiu jitsu tournament, someone told iLEAD Exploration learner Adrian Staab: “You never lose; you only learn.” A third grader who has earned a…
7 Habits: Put First Things First
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey focuses on the principles of fairness, integrity, honesty, and human dignity. At iLEAD, we believe consistent development and growth…
Update: PFT Test
On September 18, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law SB 820. SB 820 prescribes that, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to comply with state and…
90-Second Newbery Film Festival
Calling all elementary schoolers, junior high kids, and high schoolers! The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival is an annual video contest in which young filmmakers create short movies that tell the…
Upcoming Educational Events
We are very excited about the upcoming virtual events listed below: TK-3 Show and Tell, October 13 at 11:00 a.m. Register here. Let’s Cook, October 16 at 1:00 p.m. Register…
World Food Day
Food is seen as a basic human need, and yet one in nine people globally experience chronic hunger. As far back as 1945, the United Nations recognized food not as…
Learner Spotlight: Gianelle and Madilyn Do
iLEAD Exploration learners Gianelle and Madilyn Do believe in the power of “yet,” and are always looking for new interests to explore and finding creative ways to help others. The…
Student Support Symposium
This year’s Student Support Symposium will be held virtually on October 13, 2020. Please register here. Jonathan Mooney, an award-winning writer, entrepreneur, and activist who first learned to read at 12…
Upcoming Educational Events
We are very excited about the upcoming virtual events listed below: Virtual Book Club: October 8 at 11 a.m. Register here by October 5. Scattergories for learners in grades 3-5:…