Monday Message
San Diego Museum Month
During the month of February, you can enjoy half-priced admission to over 4o museums in San Diego. For more information on how to pick up your Museum Month Discount Pass,…
independent study Days at the Rinks
Join us at Corona Inline for independent study Public Skating and Hockey!
Learner Spotlight: The Ray Sisters
The Ray sisters — Scarlett (4th grade) and Carley (1st grade) — love that learning is an endless discovery. These learners often get lost in their topics of study, whether…
Children’s Business Fair – La Habra
If you have a learner who is both creative and entrepreneurial, this is the event for you. On Saturday, March 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., learners will have…
Riverside Dickens Festival
On Feb. 23 and 24, the Dickens Fest (located in Riverside) will be celebrating the life and works of author Charles Dickens and his impact on society. Many vendors sell…
Revolutionary War Reenactment
The Huntington Beach Historical Society is hosting a reenactment of the American Revolution in Huntington Beach on Feb. 16-17. Come experience the founding of our nation with some of the…
Learner Spotlight: The Longhenry Family
The Longhenry family includes learners Ella (3rd grade), Nate (6th grade), Maia (8th grade), and Julianna (10th grade). They are eclectic independent studyers with classical roots and a bent towards…
Vendor Spotlight: GeneRaTion DCD
If you haven’t heard of GeneRaTion DCD, you might be missing out! GeneRaTion DCD is creativity at its best with dance, art, and educational services for the entire family. Located…
February Field Trip Release
We are excited to announce that our spring field trips will be released this week! You can start signing up on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 10 a.m. by logging into…
Read to Succeed!
Attention All Learners in Grades K-6! Six Flags offers a reading incentive program called Read to Succeed. Sign up for the program, complete six hours of recreational reading, and earn a…
Learner Spotlight: Carlos Carballo
Soccer is 14-year old iLEAD Exploration learner Carlos Carballo’s passion. He plays on three different teams in a variety of positions and has been chosen as team captain on two…
Naviance: Learning About Careers
Have you taken advantage of the complimentary Naviance offering for our iLEAD high schoolers? In addition to college planning assistance, Naviance helps students assess their long-term goals and interests. A “Career…
BookShark Disney Day
Join BookShark at an in-person, hands-on learning experience about Walt Disney. During the 2-hour session, you will: Sketch cartoons while an artist teaches you step-by-step sketching techniques; Make simple animations…
Physical Fitness Testing
Attention all parents of 5th, 7th, and 9th graders! The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for California schools is just around the corner! Learners in grades 5, 7, and 9 will…
Learner Spotlight: The Carey Family
There’s never a dull moment in the Carey household of eight! Whether designing graphics for t-shirts or crafting with wood, they are bursting with curiosity and can always be found…
Vendor Spotlight: Summit Writing Academy
Summit Writing Academy is hosting free monthly webinars for parents designed to help their learners with writing. On Jan. 24 from 12-1:30 p.m., Summit Writing Academy will focus on paragraph writing. To learn more…
Imaginology: Get Ready to Compete
Have you ever wondered how math can help you cook, what causes a rainbow, or how baby chicks know when to hatch? Set a course for full STEAM ahead to…
Lunar Eclipse
On the evening of Jan. 20, 2019, you will have the opportunity to view the only lunar eclipse of 2019. This eclipse will turn the moon a reddish hue and…
Learner Spotlight: Brycen Barnhart
iLEAD Exploration 6th grader Brycen Barnhart is an animal lover who has 11 pets (so far!), including a box turtle, a ball python, and a very sweet lab named Sammy….
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: THE SECOND CITY
The Second City first opened its doors in Chicago back in 1959, and has since been a leader in improvisational theatre. Located in Los Angeles County, they offer courses in…
Parent University
Please join us on Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. to learn more about the Exploration program and offerings. Please RSVP here if you would like to attend this training.
Habit 1: Be Proactive
At iLEAD, we believe consistent development and growth are vital to one’s well-being and to our community as a whole! Over the past year, our staff has been collectively studying…