Monday Message
Home Depot Field Trip
We had an amazing field trip at Home Depot! We got to tour the store and build a hands-on project. We started the tour in the garden center where learners…
Field Trips
In just a few short weeks, the next set of field trips are set to be released for November and December. Please take a moment to check out the exciting…
Monday Message Delivery Options
Hello, Dear Families! This past week, a Monday Message alert was texted to our families. On a go-forward basis, if you are interested in receiving this alert, you will need…
Learner Spotlight – Claire Stevens
Freshman Claire Stevens is entering her second year with iLEAD Exploration. She attended and excelled in a traditional brick and mortar school through seventh grade. However, at the end of…
Never Forget
Sept. 11 is a time for reflection on a sorrowful day in our nation’s history. It is also a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the many heroes of our nation….
Vendor Spotlight: My Amazing Pen Pal
My Amazing Pen Pal is a unique program that provides a safe, entertaining and interactive way for children ages 6-11 to learn about other countries through weekly videos, online content…
Vendor Spotlight: Beachside Math
Are you looking for a great investment for your instructional funds that are sure to pay big dividends? Providing your learner with a math tutor has both short- and long-term…
Explore Books: ‘The Scarlet Pimpernel’
By Baroness Orczy The year is 1792. The French Revolution, driven to excess by its own triumph, has turned into a reign of terror. Daily, tumbrels bearing new victims to…
CalArts Community Arts Partnership
The award-winning CalArts Community Arts Partnership (CAP), a co-curricular program of CalArts, has begun registration. Study the arts from October to June in a studio environment where you can devote…
Field Trips
There are still several field trips and service projects available in September and October, and our next set of learning opportunities (for November and December) will be released on Tuesday,…
Happy Labor Day to Our Dear Families!
We hope your family enjoys a relaxing day with family and friends. Here is a recipe for making fruit pizza that your learners might enjoy creating!
Update on AB 318
We have some good news regarding AB 318, a bill that sought to allow less flexibility within independent study by requiring more family-teacher meetings and/or check-ins. Your voices were heard,…
Learner Spotlight – A ‘POWER’-ful Duo
Morgan (12th grade) and Kate (8th grade) Powers are a dynamic sibling pair! On top of excellent and rigorous academic performance, they both have hearts of gold and a desire…
Vendor Spotlight: Soteric Academy at New Learning Center
In addition to workshops and/or classes that will be offered by iLEAD at our new learning center, one of our vendors, Soteric Academy, offers many awesome high school courses (several are a-g)!…
CTE Online – STEM Integrated Project Ideas
As we find amazing resources for our families, our team of educators will pass this information along to you! CTE Online is the California resource devoted to promoting rigorous academics…
Explore Books: ‘The Boy on the Wooden Box: How the Impossible Became Possible…on Schindler’s List’
By Leon Leyson “Much like ‘The Boy In the Striped Pajamas’ or ‘The Book Thief,’ this remarkable memoir from Leon Leyson, one of the youngest children to survive the Holocaust on…
Field Trips
Our field trip release last Tuesday was a big success! Families were eager to sign up for activities and events that enrich learning in the home. Tuesday is the last…
Welcome Back!
Dear Families, We hope you had a great first week of school! Our dedicated team of educational facilitators have been working hard to custom-design an exciting year of educational opportunities…
Fall Field Trips
Our field trip team is excited to release its first round of fall field trips and service opportunities on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 10 a.m.! At that time, a reminder…