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Student Support Resources
Here at iLEAD we value the well-being of all our learners. Our Student Support teams are hard at work creating and providing services that target and support the needs of…
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…
Learner Spotlight: Mateo and Quinn Garcia
iLEAD Exploration learners Mateo and Quinn Garcia have been homeschooling for three years. Originally, they began homeschooling to have more time together as a family after a particularly trying year….
Summer School
Are you looking to get credits over the summer this year? While iLEAD Exploration is not in session during the summer, parents may pay out-of-pocket for summer courses. Below are…
Explore Careers Using YouScience!
YouScience is the science of you! Utilizing a series of brain games, YouScience analyzes your unique aptitudes and interests and matches you to potential careers. If you are unsure what…
National Honor Society: Application for 2021-22
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school learners. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those learners who…
ASB Corner
GAME DAY RECAP Hello, High Schoolers! On February 26th, iLEAD ASB hosted a virtual game day where we met fellow iLEAD learners and played fun virtual games. We played Among Us,…
High School Spotlight: Heather and Hope Hemsley
We are the Hemsley twins. Not only are we sisters, but we are also best friends. We share so many interests: musical theatre (acting, singing, and dancing), piano, volleyball, traveling,…
Please Take Our Family Survey from Panorama Education
On March 10, we sent each family a brief parent/guardian survey to gain insight into your perception of our school’s effectiveness. As a charter school, we must gather data through…
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….
Butterfly & Host Plant Activity
The Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere falls on March 20, as the sun crosses the celestial equator going north. In preparation, this lesson can be adapted to multiple grade levels. In…
Testing Timeline
Timelines can be such helpful tools when preparing for a coming event. Here is a testing timeline that we encourage you to use as you continue to prepare for the…
Learner Spotlight: Elisabeth Sur
Luggage + Library = Elisabeth the Book Lover! ???? The Sur family started with iLEAD when Elisabeth was beginning her educational journey as a budding kindergartner just last fall. They…
Irish-American Heritage Month
March is Irish-American Heritage Month. This is a great time to reflect, learn and celebrate what is a unique and brilliant strand of history. If you are ever in Chicago,…
Butterfly & Host Plant Activity
The Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere falls on March 20, as the sun crosses the celestial equator going north. In preparation, this lesson can be adapted to multiple grade levels. In…
Meet DreamUp to Space Team Member: Raegan Brown, Team Carrot
DreamUp to Space is a project that challenges young people to understand and explore the impact that microgravity has on matter. Through a partnership with DreamUp, iLEAD learners in grades…
Kindness Rocks!
Throughout the school year, iLEAD families have spread a little kindness, goodwill, and gratitude around our communities. Please take a look at this video to see how we have rocked!
Learner Spotlight: Sebastian Buckhalter
Energetic. Curious. Athletic. iLEAD Exploration 6th grader Sebastian Buckhalter encompasses all that is wonderful about homeschooling. This is his second year with iLEAD Exploration, and he has been enjoying the…
Summative ELPAC
Our testing window for the Summative ELPAC is open and our assessments are underway for all our English Language Learners this year through online and remote platforms. Thank you to…
Some Awesome EL Resources
BrainPOP EL BrainPOP is a free subscription Exploration offers its English language learners. It is a comprehensive English language learning program for all grade levels. Please reach out to your…
Preparing Learners for the Future
The article “Using Motivation Sources to Guide Students to Their Ideal Careers” reminds educators (homeschooling families!) that we are preparing learners for their future, a future we can’t really imagine,…
Learner Spotlight: Juan Munoz “Jr.”
What is your favorite saying in your native language? My favorite saying is “Que si” because it’s very funny when I say it to my dad when I play around….
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….
March Field Studies
Join us on March 11 at 11 a.m. as we travel back in time with Flat Stanley to the days of the pioneers. Learners will have the opportunity to experience…