ilead exploration
Virtual Halloween Parade
It’s not too late to join the fun! The deadline has been extended to October 23!
Fall Webinars
Interested in learning about your child’s learning modalities? Join us for a webinar on October 21 at 12:00 p.m. Register here.
Digital Citizenship Week and Virtual Book Club Kickoff
Digital Citizenship Week and Virtual Book Club Kickoff iLEAD California strives to foster a community where our learners are digital citizens. Being a good digital citizen is about understanding the…
Learner Spotlight: Adrian Staab
After a particularly disappointing loss in a jiu jitsu tournament, someone told iLEAD Exploration learner Adrian Staab: “You never lose; you only learn.” A third grader who has earned a…
Upcoming Educational Events
We are very excited about the upcoming virtual events listed below: TK-3 Show and Tell, October 13 at 11:00 a.m. Register here. Let’s Cook, October 16 at 1:00 p.m. Register…
World Food Day
Food is seen as a basic human need, and yet one in nine people globally experience chronic hunger. As far back as 1945, the United Nations recognized food not as…
Learner Spotlight: Gianelle and Madilyn Do
iLEAD Exploration learners Gianelle and Madilyn Do believe in the power of “yet,” and are always looking for new interests to explore and finding creative ways to help others. The…
Student Support Symposium
This year’s Student Support Symposium will be held virtually on October 13, 2020. Please register here. Jonathan Mooney, an award-winning writer, entrepreneur, and activist who first learned to read at 12…
Upcoming Educational Events
We are very excited about the upcoming virtual events listed below: Virtual Book Club: October 8 at 11 a.m. Register here by October 5. Scattergories for learners in grades 3-5:…
Fall Webinars
Have college application questions and need answers? Join us for our next College Application Q&A webinar on October 9 at 10 am. Register here:
Meet Your EL Team
Name/Role: Stephanie Casolara, EF and EL Coordinator Location: Yucca Valley (near Joshua Tree National Park) Family: Two energetic, awesome boys, ages eight and five. Interests or Hobbies: I love to…
Hispanic Heritage Month
Every year from September 15 to October 15, we honor our ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America during Hispanic Heritage Month. September 15 was chosen…
ELAC Meetings 2020-2021
The English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) is a school-level committee of parents, staff, and community members designated to advise school officials on English learner programs and services. Each school with…
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…
EL Supports on iLEAD Exploration’s Website
The EL team has developed resources for EL learners on its website. To view, go to iLEAD Exploration’s home page and log into the Hub. On the Hub Quick menu…
BrainPOP EL
Every English Language Learner will have access to BrainPOP EL. You can watch this video to learn more about the program. More information coming soon.
Learner Spotlight: The Gomez Family
Second-generation homeschoolers, Maximus (grade 4) and Tobias (grade 1) are two inquisitive, driven learners with a clear purpose for their education. The Gomez boys have been homeschooling with iLEAD for…
Hispanic Heritage Month
Every year from September 15-October 15, we honor our ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America during Hispanic Heritage Month. September 15 was chosen as the…
Virtual Scattergories
If you have a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade learner, please join us for a few rounds of virtual Scattergories. You can register here if you are interested.
Distance Learning Helpful Hints
Now more than ever, learners are using distance learning as the foundation of their education. Learning from home has great benefits but can also pose organizational challenges. Below are some hints that…
Welcome to Our New Counselor
We are so excited to welcome Heather Fecarotta to our high school counseling team. She is joining us with a wealth of experience in both public and private school settings…