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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…
Learner Spotlight: Duke and Lila Etherton
iLEAD Exploration learners Duke and Lila Etherton are a brother and sister dynamic duo who have been homeschooling since day one. The Ethertons believe that people learn best through experiences,…
Meet DreamUp to Space Team Member Quentin Gauge
By iLEAD Exploration learners Grace Stumpf & Raegan Brown DreamUp to Space is a project that challenges young people to understand and explore the impact that microgravity has on matter….
The Discovery of Gold
We hope you’ll join us on April 22 at 11 a.m. when we explore the story of how the discovery of gold impacted California. Please take a look at the…
Spring Webinars and Virtual Events
We are springing into the season with more great webinars and field study opportunities just for you! Please take a look at the fliers below for all of the upcoming…
SLO of the Month: Grit
The Schoolwide Learner Outcome (SLO) for April is grit. Grit is defined as “having courage and resolve; strength of character.” A person with grit works hard, has passion and not…
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…
College and Career Advising for All iLEAD Exploration Learners
High school counselors work tirelessly to support their students’ efforts to attend the colleges and universities of their choice. And although these efforts produce tremendous results for some, iLEAD Exploration’s…
Learner Spotlight: Olivia Armstrong
iLEAD Exploration learner Olivia Armstrong has been homeschooled for about six years. She started with early preschool curriculum at two and a half years old and is currently working on…
2021 Virtual Talent Showcase
Each year, we celebrate our skillful learners at the iLEAD Exploration talent show. This year, we are excited to bring you our presentation virtually through the 2021 Virtual Talent Showcase….
Spring Webinars and Virtual Events
We are springing into the season with more great webinars and field study opportunities just for you! Please take a look at the fliers below for all of the upcoming…
Virtual Excursions
Museums still closed? No problem! Join us for a virtual tour of the Getty Museum on April 15 at 1 p.m. Then on April 22 at 11 a.m., you won’t…
KHTS Radio Interviews iLEAD’s High School Leadership
KHTS, Santa Clarita’s hometown radio station, recently interviewed iLEAD Exploration’s high school counselor Bethany Maddox, college advisor Laura Kazan, and high school coordinator Lisa Rittenhouse. The high school team is…
Learner Spotlight: Emma Weisenberger
To dance “on pointe” is the ultimate goal of serious ballet students, and it is the same for iLEAD Exploration learner Emma Weisenberger. The Weisenberger family has been homeschooling for…
Raising Humans in the Digital Age: Summer and Technology
Come spend an hour discussing the topic of technology use as we prepare for summer break. Using research, we’ll discuss easy-to-implement strategies that promote a healthy balance of being unplugged…
Learner University
Learner University is offering small-group lessons to learners struggling in language arts and math. They will provide everything learners need during the sessions. Each session will have two parts to…
2021 Virtual Talent Showcase
Each year, we celebrate our skillful learners at the iLEAD Exploration talent show. This year, we are excited to bring you our presentation virtually through the 2021 Virtual Talent Showcase….
Steven Quartly Virtual Studio Tour
Please join us for an art studio tour, Q&A and art tutorial with Steve Quartly on April 13 at 10 a.m. The recorded art tutorial will help learners create this…
Spring Webinars and Virtual Events
We are springing into the season with more great webinars and field study opportunities just for you! Please take a look at the fliers below for all of the events…
Virtual Excursions
Museums still closed? No problem! Join us for a virtual tour of the Getty Museum on April 15 at 1 p.m. Then on April 22 at 11 a.m., you won’t…
Learner Spotlight: Mailee and Keoni Wun
The Wuns are a family who play together and learn together! Meet iLEAD Exploration learners Mailee (8th grade) and Keoni (6th grade)! The Wuns have been homeschooling for the past…
6th-8th Grade Book Club
We are excited about our final virtual book club of the year. Please join us Tuesday, March 23, at 11 a.m. for this fun event!
Student Poster Design Contest
Calling all 6th through 12th graders interested in art! Here is your chance to design a poster for a former Exploration graduate’s upcoming film. See details below:
CAASPP Testing
Attention, iLEAD families of learners in 3rd-8th and 11th grade: We have posted a helpful webinar just for you! In case you missed it the first time around, here is…