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Learner Spotlight: Cabrales-Goldstein Family
Grit is described as “courage, resolve, and strength of character,” and we can’t think of a family that exhibits these qualities better than the Cabrales-Goldstein kids. Meet third grader Golan,…
Opening of the Curriculum Library
We are excited to announce that our curriculum library located at our OC Learning Center is officially opening! The listed events and the curriculum library are located at our OC Learning…
Challenge of the Week
As you and your family talk about 2020 New Year’s resolutions, one idea might be to add “Strengthening the ability to make logical guesses” to your child’s list of resolutions!…
Charter Profile
Be sure to view our public school profile for iLEAD Exploration (our official charter name is iLEAD Hybrid). Since opening five years ago, we have built a solid charter school option for all types…
Creative Electives
High school learners are required to take core academic classes along with some electives, depending on their particular graduation path. Elective classes are a way to prepare them for the…
Certificated Careers
There are many ways to make a living. Choosing a career that you are excited about and that allows you to earn an adequate wage is possible with certificated careers. Certificated careers are…
Field Studies in Review
Valley Trails Native American Field Study At Valley Trails in Castaic, learners enjoyed learning about the Chumash Native Americans by making paintbrushes out of a yucca plant, making paint from…
Volunteer Opportunities
Attention, volunteers! If you are looking for a way to give back, there are many places and organizations that would appreciate and need what you have to offer! Visit Volunteer Match for endless opportunities to…
Learner Spotlight: Aunchalee Olguin
Since becoming a homeschooler with iLEAD Exploration in 2017, 8th grader Aunchalee Olguin has blossomed into a happy learner who lives a life filled with zest and wonder. She takes…
SLO of the Month: Zest
For the month of December, our Schoolwide Learner Outcome (SLO) is zest. You may be asking yourself, “What is zest, and why is it an important character trait?” Think of…
Talent Show and Artisan Boutique
Join us for iLEAD’s 2nd annual Artisan Boutique on December 6, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Come enjoy our talented learners as they perform and support our creative…
Challenge of the Week!
This week’s challenge speaks to a technical aspect of testing. Our learners take most standardized tests on laptops with touchpads. By familiarizing them with the touchpad, we can help them…
ASB News
Associated Student Body iLEAD Exploration is thrilled to present our inaugural high school ASB team! These student-leaders have already had their first meeting, and the wheels are enthusiastically spinning as…
Popular Online Vendors
iLEAD Exploration offers many approved online vendors for our middle and high school homeschooling families. These vendors offer a wide range of high school courses that can be used by our learners…
What’s Next: Is Community College for You?
Attending a community college has a number of benefits and can save your family a great deal of money. Community colleges offer learners the opportunity to discover what they want to major in…
December Field Trip Release
Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce that our next field trip release (through the iLEAD Exploration website) will be on Tuesday, December 3 at 10:00 a.m.
TED Talk: Gratitude
November is here, and what better way to celebrate than with our SLO of the month, gratitude! If you have any thoughts that you’d like to share, we’d really like…
Monthly SLO: Gratitude
November is the perfect time to reflect on the things that we are thankful for. This month, the schoolwide learner outcome focus is on gratitude. Expressing gratitude encourages a positive…
Veterans Day Salute!
November 11 is a commemorative day to salute all the men and women who have protected our country! Please take a moment to recognize and thank someone in your life…
Field Trip Reflections
iLEAD Exploration learners have enjoyed learning while participating in some exciting field trips. Here are a few highlights: California Science Center-Dog Exhibit: Families from across three counties bravely fought through…
November Activities around the Counties
LOS ANGELES ArtWorx Student Presentation – Fowler Museum at UCLA LACMA Family Art Workshop at AC Bilbrew Library Festival at Pilgrim Place Holiday Ice Rink at Pershing Square Turkey Trot…
Meet Your EL Team
Name/Role: Jennifer Ramirez, EL Coordinator Location: Irvine Family: Married to Alex, and we have three kids, who are nine, seven, and four years old. Best Vacation: Backpacking through Spain for…