Monday Message
Learner Spotlight: The Dixons
The Dixon family is passionate about cooking and reading and music and sports. When Sylvester I (14), Sylvester E (12) and Emerald (11) are not reading voraciously or focusing on…
The OC Learning Studio
The OC Learning Studio welcomes the new year with a new session! Session three’s theme, “Everything is awesome”, is inspired by The LEGO Movie. The studio has planned engaging activities…
Field Trip: In-N-Out Seal Beach
iLEAD Exploration learners had the fun privilege of taking a tour of In-N-Out in Seal Beach. Learners were shown where the produce, meat, and dairy products are stored (no freezers…
Popular Curriculum Vendors
One of the strengths of iLEAD’s program is that our learners have access to a wide variety of curriculum that is suitable for various learning styles. iLEAD’s curriculum team has…
Learner Spotlight: Henry Walter
Henry is an inspirational learner who proves each day that anything is possible. Living with special needs can make the simplest tasks quite difficult, but Henry doesn’t let that get…
Holiday Volunteer Opportunity
Each year during the holiday season, Foothill Unity Center gathers families at the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia to donate items and volunteer their time to help those in…
Website: Understood
Understood.org is a website containing lots of helpful information about students with learning and attention struggles. Understood includes information about understanding the IEP process and your learner’s challenges, preparing for…
Teen Volunteers
Many organizations need the time and talent of teens. Not only does volunteer work support the local community, but it can also increase a teen’s self-confidence and offer a fresh…
Learner Spotlight: Cruz Freyre
A kindergartner in his first year with iLEAD Exploration, Cruz Freyre can be found surfing at various beaches every morning, skateboarding every afternoon, and learning Jujitsu most evenings. This high-energy…
Popular Math Vendors
Teaching math can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. Just as important to “what” children learn is “how” they learn. Below you will find some of our family-favorite…
Scholarship Opportunity
iLEAD Education is proud to sponsor a scholarship program for the 2018-2019 school year. In support of lifelong learning, iLEAD Education has dedicated funds to be awarded to high school…
Popular Online Vendors
iLEAD Exploration offers many approved online vendors for our middle and high school families. These vendors offer a wide range of high school courses that can be used by our…
iLEAD Students Prepare for Launch to Space Station
A team of iLEAD students is preparing to send a science experiment aboard the SpaceX-16 Falcon 9 rocket to the International Space Station (ISS) scheduled to launch on December 4….
A Newsletter With No Name
iLEAD’s newsletter for students learning English needs a name! Do you have some creative ideas? We would love to hear them! Please submit your clever titles here, and the winner will…
iLEAD’s EL Coordinator
Jennifer Ramirez is very excited to be the EL Coordinator for iLEAD Exploration. She enjoys guiding and supporting parents and children on their independent studying path. She believes that every…
Websites That Read Aloud
As we learn new languages, we spend a lot of time listening to others speak the language. If you are looking for some great websites that will read books to…
Fun English Games
Fun English Games offers a wide range of free teaching resources that are perfect for children learning English, ESL classes and teachers looking for ideas online. Enjoy interactive games, activities, printable…
Learner Spotlight: Korban & Emma
Korban and Emma are two artistic iLEAD Exploration learners! independent studying has given them an opportunity to explore many unique passions and interests. Korban enjoys learning about flight and developing skills…
Parent University
iLEAD Exploration is excited to hold our first ever virtual parent round table discussion on Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. This is a great opportunity for new and experienced independent…
iLEAD Field Trip Fun
This fall, our learners have enjoyed many exciting field trips, and some of them are highlighted below. Our next field trip release is Tuesday, Dec. 4! Magic Mountain field trip:…
Santa Clarita STEM Park Day
iLEAD Exploration will be offering a STEM park day on Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. – noon at Valencia Heritage Park located at 24155 Newhall Ranch Rd, Santa Clarita, CA…
LEARNER SPOTLIGHT: EMILY SPECHT
Emily is a sophomore in high school. She loves the flexibility and freedom she has with iLEAD Exploration. She is passionate about art and loves that she can use her…
Parent University
Please join us for our first set of parent education workshops. This week, our training will focus on helping parents with effective techniques to teach math. We are offering an…
Craft Fair at the OC Studio
Calling all iLEAD Exploration crafters and makers! The OC Learning Studio will be hosting the first-ever iLEAD Exploration Learner Holiday Craft and Maker Fair on Friday, Dec. 7 from 10…