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Webinar: College Information Series on Financial Aid & Need-Based Aid
College can be affordable for families with various incomes. We will explore the list of approximately 65 colleges that provide tuition and housing costs on a sliding scale and others…
Schoolwide Learner Outcomes – Fun Resources
Each week we’ve been discussing our Schoolwide Learner Outcomes and now we would like to share some fun resources with you! To get us started we are sharing this Badge Coloring…
Summer Credit Options
If you have struggled this year and need to recover credits or are simply looking to get ahead, earning credits over the summer can be a very good option. Many…
MAP Testing Window Open
Three cheers for Measured Academic Progress!!! We are very excited about the recent approval from the US Department of Ed to use our MAP assessments in lieu of CAASPP testing…
MAP Testing Window Opens Soon
Three cheers for Measured Academic Progress!!! We are very excited about the recent approval from the US Department of Ed to use our MAP assessments in lieu of CAASPP testing…
CAASPP/MAP Testing Updates
This past week, iLEAD received confirmation that the federal government approved California’s waiver request to allow districts to use nationally normed testing data like NWEA MAP in lieu of CAASPP…
Schoolwide Learner Outcome: Optimism
This month’s schoolwide learner outcome (SLO) is optimism. Optimism, according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary is, “an inclination to put the most favorable construction upon actions and events or to…
Tips for Building an English Vocabulary
Learning the vocabulary of any new language is considered to be the key to understanding what learners hear or read during the school day. It is very helpful for English…
Career Technical Education (CTE)
Career Technical Education (CTE) Career Technical Education (CTE) is a program of study that involves a multi-year sequence of courses covering technical and occupational knowledge. The goal is to provide learners…
Schoolwide Learner Outcome: Optimism
This month’s schoolwide learner outcome (SLO) is optimism. Winston Churchill once said, “A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” Optimism is…
Learner Spotlight: Ivan Baney
iLEAD Exploration learner Ivan Baney is an ideal candidate to demonstrate self-control, this month’s SLO. He keeps a daily calendar to stay on track with goals and responsibilities. He chooses…
Learner Spotlight: Ivy Roth
iLEAD Exploration learner Ivy Roth is a stellar example of self-control. It takes a good bit of self-mastery to manage all her hobbies, interests, and activities, all the while excelling…
Learner Spotlight: Zachary Kennison
Boredom is never a word you would associate with iLEAD Exploration learner, Zachary Kennison, as he is constantly busy using his creativity. It takes a lot of this month’s student…
Schoolwide Learner Outcome: Self-Control
This month’s schoolwide learner outcome (SLO) is self-control, the thinking skill that helps children learn to control their feelings and behaviors in order to make good decisions while helping to…
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is an Asian festival celebrated at the turn of the lunisolar Chinese calendar. Traditionally, celebrations run from the eve to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day…
TED Talk: Zest
Zest is having zeal or enthusiasm for life! Check out Taylor Wilson’s incredible passion and zest for what he is doing! What gets you and your kids excited to be…
Talent Show and Artisan Boutique
Join us for iLEAD’s 2nd annual Artisan Boutique on December 6, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Come enjoy our talented learners as they perform and support our creative…
Monthly SLO: Gratitude
November is the perfect time to reflect on the things that we are thankful for. This month, the schoolwide learner outcome focus is on gratitude. Expressing gratitude encourages a positive…
Field Trip Reflections
iLEAD Exploration learners have enjoyed learning while participating in some exciting field trips. Here are a few highlights: California Science Center-Dog Exhibit: Families from across three counties bravely fought through…
Learner Spotlight: Milena & Miya de Vera
The de Vera sisters provide each other with genuine encouragement and consistently support one another as each strives to do her best. Milena (12th) and Miya (9th) de Vera are…
MAP Testing
The MAP is a beginning and end-of-year assessment that our learners take to discover strengths and areas for continued growth. Your learners can test from their own homes at a…
Introducing CTE
This year, we are excited to introduce a new program for our high school learners. Career and Technical Education (CTE) allows learners to essentially “major” in high school. It is…