Monday Message

Here are some educational, learner friendly YouTube channels for independent studying families! MULTIPLE SUBJECTS Khan Academy – Khan Academy provides hundreds of videos about math, science, computer programming, history, art…

Hello, Families! We are very excited to announce five complimentary subscriptions for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year and 25 discounted subscriptions to choose from as part of our optional subscriptions…

​Avery, Garrett, and Grady Beck have been independent studyed their entire lives. They joined iLEAD Exploration during the 2016-17 school year. Being independent studyed has allowed each one of them…

Do you know a family who is considering independent studying, or wanting more information about iLEAD Exploration? If so, our directors are hosting an informational webinar that will help guide…

FARM CAMP returns for a third season! Learners will explore urban agriculture and art in a hands-on setting with activities that include: goats, cooking, equine science, art, farming, and drumming. The…

After an 18-week LAPD Youth Leadership Cadet Training, 8th grader Daniel McBee graduated (Devonshire Division) along with over 400 Los Angeles Police Cadets at the USC Galen Center. Mayor Eric…

Spring testing is under way, and there are a variety of ways our learners are participating! CAASPP – We are still taking signups for iLEAD’s 2018 CAASPP testing. Your learner’s…

Coding for All Grades These days, more and more jobs require some level of coding, and even more require some understanding of the way computers work and communicate. Some say…

Do you have a college-bound 9th or 10th grader? You may be thinking about participating in the Preliminary SAT (PSAT). The PSAT is an optional test that measures knowledge and…

Dear Families, We are excited to offer our final Parent University in a webinar format on Tuesday, May 15, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. If you missed the first few…

Ariyah Hope is a lovely third grader. Having always learned at home with her parents and many siblings, Ariyah’s world is full of fun and relaxing adventures.  She says her…

Spring testing is under way, and there are a variety of ways our learners are participating! CAASPP – We are still taking signups for iLEAD’s 2018 CAASPP testing. Your learner’s…

It was a brisk and foggy 44 degree morning as our learners experienced what it was like to be a 49er at Riley’s Farm. Learners traveled from station to station…

BOOK IT! motivates learners to read by rewarding their reading accomplishments with praise, recognition and pizza. The program is simple, flexible, fun and free to use in your independent study…

Hello, Sweet Families! We are excited to let you know about some recent additions to our website! The summer 2018 and 2018-2019 school year calendars have been added to the…

The de Vera sisters have been with iLEAD Exploration since it first started. Milena is a sophomore in high school and her sister Miya is in seventh grade. This dynamic…

A group of iLEAD Exploration learners recently went on a beautiful hike with Joel Robinson from Naturalist For You. Joel pointed out a variety of plants (many of them edible),…

Are you interested in enjoying your California state parks? You may want to consider having your learner(s) become a Junior Ranger! Junior Rangers gather at more than 70 state parks,…

Spring testing is under way, and there are a variety of ways our learners are participating! CAASPP – We are still taking signups for iLEAD’s 2018 CAASPP testing. Your learner’s…