Monday Message
Fall Field Trips
At iLEAD, we are excited to offer our families different ways to connect with one another. Field trips and service projects are one of those wonderful ways to build relationships…
Pumpkin Bot Bonanza
Hello, Dear Families! This week, several of our learners participated in creating their own unique “pumpkin bot” creations. Learners had a terrific time hammering and screwing in pieces as they…
Learner Spotlight: Ky Baldwin
Ky Baldwin is a busy and talented 11th grader with iLEAD Exploration. He is originally from Australia and came to America 16 months ago to pursue his career in music….
Service Project: Park Clean Up
We had a lovely day playing, cleaning and walking around the beautiful Tewinkle Park. The kids learned about the importance of taking care of our planet and community as they…
Vendor Spotlight: STEM Qwest
STEM Qwest offers online courses rooted in STEM education including science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEM Qwest courses are held using the Canvas Learning Management System. All courses are hosted…
Santa Clarita Coffee Talk and Halloween Fun
Parents and Learners, You are invited to our October Coffee Talk (be sure to RSVP so we know who is coming). Families can dress up in costume or come as…
Park Days and Meet-up Groups
Attending a park day is a great way to connect with the independent studying community! Here is an updated list of park days and meet-ups organized by independent studying families…
Course Hero
Course Hero is a website where you can find the best study resources, ask tutors for personalized homework help, and share your own study resources to help others learn, too….
Questions About Getting Into College?
The path to college can often feel overwhelming. What placement tests do I need to take? Are they all the same? How do I prepare? What do different colleges require?…
Cogito Debate Opportunity
One of our vendors, Cogito Debate, offers a variety of classes. From parliamentary public speaking to advanced reading and writing, these classes focus on building exemplary communication skills, superior memory…
Kid-Friendly News and Radio Shows
Have you ever thought it would be nice to have some kid-friendly news and radio show options for your children? “CNN 10” and NPR’s “Wow in the World” offer wonderful…
Planning for College Scholarships
Most college-bound high school learners don’t start thinking about college until it is time to start applying to schools during their senior year of high school. But guess what? The…
Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted Mini-Conference
Supporting the Emotional Needs of the Gifted (SENG) is hosting a one-day mini conference on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bridges Academy in Studio City….
Fall Field Trips
Don’t miss the fun! This week we have three exciting field trips! Please see below for the details. As a courtesy to the field trip venues that iLEAD reserves, we…
Introducing Parent University
Hello, Dear Families! We wanted to let you know about an exciting new opportunity coming your way called Parent University. Parent University is a time for moms and dads to…
Learner Spotlight – Ava Otto
Ava Otto’s family embarked upon the independent study journey a year ago as a result of Ava’s need for accelerated learning. She was a year ahead in her studies and…
Learner Spotlight – Audrey Bernhardt
My name is Audrey Bernhardt and I am 11 years old. I live in the Los Angeles area. I have been dancing for two years and I am already en…
Park Days!
Attending a park day is a great way to connect with the iLEAD community! These meet-ups are organized by families to build connections with other families in their local areas….
Valencia Meadows Park Day
Please join us for a park day Thursday, Oct. 19, at 12:30 p.m. at Valencia Meadows Park. Children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. Bring snacks or…
independent study Day at the Autry Museum
The Autry invites independent study learners to expand their imagination, deepen their feelings for language, and discover their inner poet. Join The Autry for a independent study afternoon in Griffith…
Be a Coca-Cola Scholar
Attention High School Seniors! Now is the time to apply to be a Coca-Cola Scholar. You could win $20,000 to help pay for college. The deadline to apply is Oct….
NEW! Tales2go Free Online Subscription
Tales2go is a new, online FREE subscription! It is used as a literacy tool to develop vocabulary, fluency and comprehension skills, as oral language drives vocabulary acquisition and retention. Tales2go…
Astro Camp Opportunity!
Calling all 5th-8th graders… Please join us for an exciting opportunity this spring at Astro Camp! Download Flier