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Dual Enrollment Reminders

Spring 2020 Remember to request a transcript to be sent to iLEAD Exploration/Hybrid when your community college course is complete. E-script (Electronic Transcript) is the quickest and best way to…

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Planning For College

Jobs, Internships, Community Service, and Caring For colleges using a holistic approach to admissions (not just grades and test scores), work and community service can be important ways to bolster your application….

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Student Spotlight: Sydney Shepherd

Sydney is the definition of a hardworking person. Not only did she begin her first iLEAD semester six weeks late, but she also completed the semester early with straight As,…

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Learner Spotlight: Lindsay Yang

Eighth grade iLEAD Exploration learner Lindsey Yang showed a great interest and love for music from an early age when watching her older sister play piano. By the time she…

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Together Tuesdays

It is time for another Together Tuesday update. This week we are including an extra video made by two of our very own creative learners, Bowie Bundlie, 2nd grade, and…

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Checkmate!

Learning how to play chess is a wonderful way to engage in multiple problem solving strategies. Chess requires patience and logical application while using critical thinking skills. Many iLEAD learners…

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Learner Spotlight: Mason Harris

Mason Harris is an extraordinary 1st grade iLEAD Exploration learner who shows social intelligence by being very empathetic. In fact, Mason often says “I like to help people because it’s…

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Together Tuesdays

We love seeing the positive images submitted throughout iLEAD every week, joyful reminders that we are all in this together. Thank you to everyone who submitted this week! Click the…

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Storyboard That!

Graphic novels have invited readers of all ages to view and unpack those witty visuals for centuries. What a classic way to engage your learner and invite them to create…

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Write at Home: Developing Teen Writers Webinar

We hope you enjoyed the webinar last week with Write At Home. In an effort to support our families, Write At Home is excited to host more webinars to help…

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Speaking Activities

Speaking is usually thought of as the most important of the four skills. Below is a list of activities to enhance a learner’s ability to speak English. Describe a Picture…

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Listening Activities

Listening is an essential skill that we use daily. Listening takes different forms in different situations. You listen in a classroom, an airport, in a conversation, while watching television, and…

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Reading Activities

Comprehension is the goal of reading. This skill can be extremely difficult for EL learners due to limited vocabulary and limited background knowledge. Learners should read or be read to…

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Writing Activities

There is an important correlation between writing and language development. Learners often develop listening skills first, then speaking, then reading, and lastly writing. Writing requires a large amount of language…

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May Spotlight

Learner Spotlight: Ami Kharitonov

Ami Kharitonov is graduating from middle school this year and will be a freshman with iLEAD Exploration. He has been with iLEAD since 2016 and speaks English and some Russian….

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Popular Apps for English Learners

Using technology can be very beneficial for English language learners. In particular, the use of apps can help learners become more proficient in English in a variety of ways. In…

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Learner Spotlight: Ace Maestas

Ace Maestas has been homeschooling for two years. The flexibility that is offered through iLEAD Exploration to focus on strengths, work on weaknesses, and cultivate social intelligence has been the…

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Social Intelligence

School-Wide Learner Outcome: Social Intelligence

Social intelligence is an important life skill that helps to build healthy relationships. Social intelligence is one’s ability to interact well with others. Often called people skills or tact, it…

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Write at Home: Developing Teen Writers Webinar

We hope you enjoyed the webinar last week with Write At Home. In an effort to support our families, Write At Home is excited to host two more webinars to…

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Together Tuesdays

That’s right, it’s Together Tuesday! We love seeing the positive images submitted throughout iLEAD nation every week — joyful reminders that we are all in this together. Thank you to everyone who…

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