Monday Message
independent studying Answers
The iLEAD Maker team has put together a wonderful resource with many activities and websites for parents, educators, and students alike. There are challenges and fun activities for all ages. You can…
Checkmate!
Learning how to play chess is a wonderful way to engage in multiple problem solving strategies. Chess requires patience and logical application while using critical thinking skills. Many iLEAD learners…
Learner Spotlight: Mason Harris
Mason Harris is an extraordinary 1st grade iLEAD Exploration learner who shows social intelligence by being very empathetic. In fact, Mason often says “I like to help people because it’s…
Together Tuesdays
We love seeing the positive images submitted throughout iLEAD every week, joyful reminders that we are all in this together. Thank you to everyone who submitted this week! Click the…
Storyboard That!
Graphic novels have invited readers of all ages to view and unpack those witty visuals for centuries. What a classic way to engage your learner and invite them to create…
Write at Home: Developing Teen Writers Webinar
We hope you enjoyed the webinar last week with Write At Home. In an effort to support our families, Write At Home is excited to host more webinars to help…
Learner Spotlight: Ace Maestas
Ace Maestas has been independent studying for two years. The flexibility that is offered through iLEAD Exploration to focus on strengths, work on weaknesses, and cultivate social intelligence has been…
School-Wide Learner Outcome: Social Intelligence
Social intelligence is an important life skill that helps to build healthy relationships. Social intelligence is one’s ability to interact well with others. Often called people skills or tact, it…
Write at Home: Developing Teen Writers Webinar
We hope you enjoyed the webinar last week with Write At Home. In an effort to support our families, Write At Home is excited to host two more webinars to…
Together Tuesdays
That’s right, it’s Together Tuesday! We love seeing the positive images submitted throughout iLEAD nation every week — joyful reminders that we are all in this together. Thank you to everyone who…
Give It Stars!
Calling all iLEAD readers! What books have you been enjoying lately? A great way to reflect on a book is to create a book review. Simply download one of the…
Learner Spotlight: Everett Family
The Everett family didn’t set out to independent study but have totally embraced the lifestyle. Since both Ben, first grade, and Caroline (Caddie), kindergarten, have an immunodeficiency diagnosis, it is…
TED Talk: Curiosity
This TED Talk playfully addresses this month’s SLO: curiosity. It speaks to why intellectual curiosity is so important to children and adults alike. Tara draws from her own experience and…
Summer Classes With iLEAD Online
Registration is open now for all families to enroll in iLEAD Online’s July 1 Track C Program. A few highlights about this year’s program: There is no cost, and any…
Write at Home: Developing Teen Writers Webinar
We hope you enjoyed the webinar last week with Write At Home. In an effort to support our families, Write At Home is excited to host three more webinars to…
Online Educational Resources
Generation Genius Online science videos, lessons, reading material and quizzes for grades K-5 GoZen! Online social-emotional learning programs loved by kids ages 5-15 Fluency and Fitness Helps kids exercise their brains…
You’re Invited to Join iLEAD’s Virtual DreamUp to Space Mission!
Registration is open for iLEAD learners in grades 5-12 for the DreamUp to Space Mission! Learn more about iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects here!
Learner Spotlight: Lily Ochoa
iLEAD Exploration eighth grader Lily Ochoa has been independent studying since fall of 2018. She finds that home study fosters her creativity and inspires her to dig deeply into what…
Together Tuesdays
The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of our lives, and while the constant flow of serious news can feel overwhelming, we are setting aside time every Tuesday to focus…