ilead exploration
Celebrating Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially…
March Field Studies
Join us on March 11 at 11 am as we travel back in time with Flat Stanley to the days of the pioneers. Learners will have the opportunity to experience…
Spring CAASPP Testing
Spring state testing is right around the corner for many iLEAD learners who will be participating in the California Assessment of Student Progress. CAASPP includes the Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC) in English language arts/literacy…
Learner University
Learner University is excited to share their new and updated schedule for the spring semester. They are offering small group lessons to learners struggling in language arts and math. They…
Learner Spotlight: Ethan Datt
Have you ever met a ninja warrior who is also a dodgeball champion? Well, look no further: We would like you to meet iLEAD Exploration learner Ethan Datt! Ethan, age…
College Corner: College Expo & Scholarship Opportunities
Virtual California Black College Expo The Virtual California Black College Expo is a two-day ONLINE experience for you to access colleges highlighting HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities) and other…
Learner University
Learner University is excited to share their new and updated schedule for the spring semester. They are offering small group lessons to our learners struggling in language arts and math….
Virtual Events
Attention, iLEAD Learners! We hope you will be able to participate in these February events: TK-1 Read-Aloud: If you are in TK-1, please join our virtual read-aloud taking place on…
Spring Webinars
We are excited to share our upcoming webinars for 2021. On February 10 at 12 pm, our Educator University team will be spotlighting science kits. Please register here to learn…
March Book Club
If you are in grades 6-8, you won’t want to miss our March book club. We encourage you to join the fun and register soon to secure your spot! Please…
Learner Spotlight: Tyson Olivieri
iLEAD Exploration learner Tyson Olivieri is a four-time jiu-jitsu world champion. This talented 8th grader is also a top-ranked athlete for Sports Jiu-Jitsu International Federation in both Gi and NoGi. …
The Science of Circus Arts Virtual Tutorial (Grades 2-6)
The Circus Arts are filled with relationships between art and science. Most times you are aware of the visual excitement while watching your favorite act, but do you know the…
Spring Webinars
We are excited to share our upcoming webinars for 2021. On February 10 at 12 p.m., our Educator University team will be spotlighting science kits. Please register here to learn…
February Field Studies
Discover what life was like living at a California Frontier Army Post in the 1850s! Take a live, virtual, docent-led tour through Army Post Fort Tejon, where original and reconstructed…
Learner Spotlight: Faye Battat
Thank goodness for the endless supply of ebooks at Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL)! iLEAD Exploration fourth grade learner Faye Battat is an insatiably voracious reader and LAPL helps keep…
Virtual Events
Attention, iLEAD learners! There are a few events taking place in February that we hope you will be able to attend: TK- 1 Read Aloud: If you are in TK-1,…
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…
ASB Clubs
Your ASB is excited to announce the launch of two high school clubs that are open to all iLEAD high school learners: The Gaming Club and a Creative Writing Club. By joining one…
Summer Pre-College Programs
Summer programs offer learners the opportunity to experience campus life while engaged in academic or extracurricular activities. Many applications are available now, so don’t wait to check deadlines and begin…
Navigating the Challenges of Online Learning
In these unprecedented times, we have all seen drastic changes in the ways in which we live our daily lives. This especially applies to how learners have been accessing their…
Learner Spotlight: Kiah Lewis
Hello! My name is Kiah Lewis. I’m a senior in high school, and I’ve been independent studyed my entire life. Some words people use to describe me are outgoing, charismatic,…
Learner Spotlight: Adalynn Stokes
Nine-year-old Adalynn has been enjoying her independent study journey through iLEAD Exploration. Although this year looks a little different than anticipated, she is adjusting well and even helping her little…
February Field Studies
Discover what life was like living at a California Frontier Army Post in the 1850s! Take a live, virtual, docent-led tour through Army Post Fort Tejon, where original and reconstructed…
February and March Book Clubs
If you are in 4th-6th grade, you won’t want to miss our next book club happening in February. For our learners in grades 6-8, please take a look at the…