• Gifted: Peer Group Meeting with a Scientist (Grades 6-12)

    In April, our gifted peer groups will meet via Zoom with scientist Alyssa Sargent, a PhD candidate at the University of Washington in the Behavioral Ecophysics lab. She is currently studying hummingbird ecology in Columbia and is a seasoned science communicator. Alyssa will share about her research and career, and learners will have the opportunity to ask questions....

  • Gifted Roundtable and Q & A Session

    Gather with other iLEAD Exploration parents and our support team for Gifted learners on February 13 at 1 pm to share experiences and ask questions. Our special expert guest, Farnaz Kaufman, will be available to answer your questions about gifted learning. Register HERE.

  • Gifted: Peer Group Meeting with a Scientist (Grades K-5)

    In April, our gifted peer groups will meet via Zoom with scientist Alyssa Sargent, a PhD candidate at the University of Washington in the Behavioral Ecophysics lab. She is currently studying hummingbird ecology in Columbia and is a seasoned science communicator. Alyssa will share about her research and career, and learners will have the opportunity to ask questions....

  • Gifted Family Meetup: California Science Center

    California Science Center 700 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Families with gifted learners are invited to meet in person at the California Science Center on Friday, May 16 between 10 am and 2 pm. Admission to the Center is free. This will be a casual hangout for gifted learners to spend time with peers and explore the California Science Center. All grade levels are...

  • Gifted Park Day: Heritage Park Play Island in Cerritos

    Heritage Park in Cerritos 18600 Bloomfield Ave, Cerritos, CA

    Come meet other families of gifted learners and check out this very cool park. All ages are welcome! Bring a chess set or other favorite games if you like. Contact Tracy Edmunds tracy.edmunds@ileadexploration.org or (949) 424-6779

  • Depth and Complexity for Gifted Parents

    Join gifted specialist Farnaz Kaufman to discover how the Depth and Complexity framework can enrich your child's independent study by promoting deeper thinking, critical analysis, and advanced understanding. Learn practical strategies to apply these tools at home, empowering your gifted learner to explore subjects with greater insight and creativity. Register HERE

  • Virtual Author Visit: Cartoonist Andy Hirsch

    Join us for a virtual visit with author and cartoonist, Andy Hirsch! He is the creative force behind many graphic novels in the popular Science Comics series (Dogs, Cats, Trees, Electricity, Rocks and Minerals, Human Spaceflight), the History Comics series (The American Bison, The Transcontinental Railroad) and his newest book, Good Boy, about a mismatched boy and his dog as they overcome obstacles from bar jumps to anxiety dreams in the exciting world of...

  • Gifted Meetup: Fullerton Arboretum

    Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton 900 Associated Rd., Fullerton, CA

    Families with gifted learners are invited to meet in person at the Fullerton Arboretum on Friday, December 12 between 11 am and 2 pm. Admission to the arboretum is free, but they ask that you consider a $5 per person donation. This will be a casual hangout time for gifted learners to spend time with peers...

  • Canadian Astrophysicist Chat (K-5)

    Join us for a conversation with Canadian astrophysicist and science communicator Dr. Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette. Dr. Ouellette is the Deputy Director of the Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets and the Observatoire du Mont-Mégantic (OMM). She is also the Outreach Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency. Her research is on...

  • Canadian Astrophysicist Chat (6-12)

    Join us for a conversation with Canadian astrophysicist and science communicator Dr. Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette. Dr. Ouellette is the Deputy Director of the Trottier Institute for Research on Exoplanets and the Observatoire du Mont-Mégantic (OMM). She is also the Outreach Scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency. Her research is on...