Monday Message
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:…
Fall Webinars
Have college application questions and need answers? Join us for our next College Application Q&A webinar on October 9 at 10 am. Register here:
Learner Spotlight: The Gomez Family
Second-generation independent studyers, Maximus (grade 4) and Tobias (grade 1) are two inquisitive, driven learners with a clear purpose for their education. The Gomez boys have been independent studying with…
Hispanic Heritage Month
Every year from September 15-October 15, we honor our ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America during Hispanic Heritage Month. September 15 was chosen as the…
Virtual Scattergories
If you have a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade learner, please join us for a few rounds of virtual Scattergories. You can register here if you are interested.
Distance Learning Helpful Hints
Now more than ever, learners are using distance learning as the foundation of their education. Learning from home has great benefits but can also pose organizational challenges. Below are some hints that…
Learner Spotlight: Akiro Niella
Because 4th grade “just wasn’t making sense,” Akiro Niella, 12, began his independent studying journey with iLEAD Exploration. Now, three years later, he is clearly thriving! This happy, busy 7th…
Together Tuesdays
We hope you enjoy our first Together Tuesdays video! Watch the video here!
Fall Webinars
Fall webinars are here! Please click the event title on the flier to register for each webinar. Please join us this week on Wednesday, September 23, at noon, to learn…
TK-1 Virtual Read Aloud
If you have a learner in grades TK-1, you won’t want to miss this virtual event! We hope you’ll join us for our first TK-1 read aloud. RSVP here if…
College Testing Update
Due to COVID-19, PSAT/NMSQT has been canceled for fall 2020. We will keep families updated if alternative testing options become available. It is important to note that UC/CSU schools will…
Apply to Join a DreamUp to Space Launch Team!
Our 5th-12th grade learners are invited to apply to join one of two DreamUp to Space Launch Teams, featuring experiments designed by learners at iLEAD Exploration and SCVi! Selected team…
Fall 2020 Virtual Events
This year we are excited to announce a whole new approach to field studies. Each month, we will offer learners unique virtual opportunities and experiences. We hope that you are…
Together Tuesdays
Last spring, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced our learning community to physically distance, we launched a weekly campaign with the goal to reunite our facilitators and families and lift their…
Upcoming High School Events
We hope you are all settling into the new school year. If you have a high school learner, please take a look at the exciting opportunities below, as deadlines are…
Learner Spotlight: Ackah-Miezah Family
The Ackah-Miezah family are longtime successful independent studyers starting their 12th year learning from home and their fourth year with iLEAD. Lena Ruisseau (grade 12), Oliver, (grade 10), and Edward…
Virtual Field Trip
We invite you to embark on a virtual field trip to the United States capital! This four-day adventure takes you inside Washington DC’s most popular attractions. Mix and match activities…
Meet and Greet
Don’t miss our online Meet & Greet, where we will introduce our high school team. We will break out into smaller groups to explain our high school program and answer…
Career & Technical Education
Career & Technical Education is a program of study that involves a multi-year sequence of courses covering technical and occupational knowledge. The goal is to provide learners with a pathway…
BrainPOP
This year, we are excited to offer all our learners a complimentary subscription to BrainPOP. This comprehensive program offers hundreds of movies on various topics and subjects for grades K-12….