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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…
Give It Stars!
Calling all iLEAD readers! What books have you been enjoying lately? A great way to reflect on a book is to create a book review. Simply download one of the…
Learner Spotlight: Everett Family
The Everett family didn’t set out to independent study but have totally embraced the lifestyle. Since both Ben, first grade, and Caroline (Caddie), kindergarten, have an immunodeficiency diagnosis, it is…
TED Talk: Curiosity
This TED Talk playfully addresses this month’s SLO: curiosity. It speaks to why intellectual curiosity is so important to children and adults alike. Tara draws from her own experience and…
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 three more webinars to…
Online Educational Resources
Generation Genius Online science videos, lessons, reading material and quizzes for grades K-5 GoZen! Online social-emotional learning programs loved by kids ages 5-15 Fluency and Fitness Helps kids exercise their brains…
You’re Invited to Join iLEAD’s Virtual DreamUp to Space Mission!
Registration is open for iLEAD learners in grades 5-12 for the DreamUp to Space Mission! Learn more about iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects here!
Social and Emotional Well-Being
n an effort to address the emotional tension we are all experiencing during this season, the high school team would like to share some brief videos created by youth mentors…
Advanced Courses For College Success
Taking advanced courses while in high school will prepare you for greater success in college. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are the typical high school standard for learners at brick and…
Covid-19 College Updates
Changes to the University of California Requirements for the Class of 2021 The UCs are relaxing testing requirements and will no longer require ACT or SAT for the class of…
Learner Spotlight: Ariella Clarino
Ariella has been independent studyed for the past nine years, and this is her second year with iLEAD Exploration. She is currently in 10th grade and already has an impressive high…
Learner Spotlight: Lily Ochoa
iLEAD Exploration eighth grader Lily Ochoa has been independent studying since fall of 2018. She finds that home study fosters her creativity and inspires her to dig deeply into what…
Together Tuesdays
The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of our lives, and while the constant flow of serious news can feel overwhelming, we are setting aside time every Tuesday to focus…
Developing Teen Writers Webinar with Write at Home
We are proud to partner with Write At Home to bring you a webinar that focuses on principles and strategies for teaching writing to learners in grades 5-12. To learn…
Virtual Workshop with Tree People
Please join Tree People for a virtual interactive session that will focus on recycling and how to replace wasteful everyday products with more sustainable options. Learn about different types of…
Learner Spotlight: Garrett Family
The Garrett family joined iLEAD in 2019 and thus began their first ever independent study journey, primarily animated by a thirst for knowledge. At first they were nervous about the…
School Wide Learner Outcome: Curiosity
This month we embrace curiosity. Curiosity is defined as a strong desire to know or learn something. It is frequently the engine that drives learning and achievement. Children are curious…
Write About It!
One great way to encourage your learner to write more is to have them focus on those topics they love to talk about; pets, sports, games or favorite foods! It…
Online Educational Resources
KIWI CRATE FREE RESOURCES Enjoy these at-home resources for kids. SEA WORLD FREE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHER Explore, discover and connect with the many animal resources and activities….
Learner Spotlight: Stephenson Family
The iLEAD Exploration learners in the Stephenson family transitioned to independent studying only a couple of years ago but have been customizing learning and pursuing their dreams ever since! Tahani…