Helping Learners Develop a Growth Mindset
2021-11-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | https://ilead.dvlpsandbox.com/event/helping-learners-develop-a-growth-mindset/
Please join our Maker Team for their presentation on helping our learners have a growth mindset. They will be sharing ideas and strategies to help learners recognize that they can improve and work towards their goals with effort and practice.

College Information Series: Financial Aid - Merit
2021-11-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
Did you know that the average cost of tuition is 52% lower than the sticker price? Merit aid, also known as scholarships, are available at most colleges and some will offer significant assistance. In this session we will look at common discounting methods, which colleges offer the best merit aid, and how it is determined.
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College Information Series: Financial Aid -Need Based Aid
2021-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
There is a wide range of help for students who have demonstrated a need for financial assistance. College can be affordable for families with a wide variety of incomes. We will explore the list of approximately 65 colleges that provide tuition and housing costs on a sliding scale and others that offer significant financial assistance to those who cannot afford the full cost of admission. Need based aid is not only for those who are low income. This session will show families how to find the best options for financial assistance.
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SLOganeer Gratitude Party
2021-11-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
Join iLEAD learners and staff for a SLOganeer gratitude party November 19th @11am. You will learn the iLEAD SLOganeer song, color our SLO banners and talk about things that make us feel grateful.

Resources

SLOgan banner – print out and color together at our event
Badge Coloring Sheet – print out and color as you cover each SLOgan of the month
Coloring Page Printable – Gratitude
Reflection Page Printable – Gratitude

Additional Activities:

Write a thank-you note to someone and mail it.
Print and fill out this gratitude journal.
Watch this video and learn about the benefits of showing gratitude.
Identify nouns and verbs that you are grateful for and record your answers on this handout.

College Information Series: Accommodations in College
2021-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
For students who have 504s and IEPs and even those who don’t but have a disability accommodations are available in college and concurrent enrollment. There are big differences between high school and college and it is important to understand those early! This session will introduce the difference between high school services and college accommodations, documentation requirements, and expectations.
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Developing Social Intelligence in Learners
2021-12-15 12:00 - 13:00 | https://ilead.dvlpsandbox.com/event/developing-social-intelligence-in-learners/
Please join our Maker Team for their presentation on Social Intelligence! They will be covering what social intelligence is and ways we might help learners consider other points of view and resolve conflict.

Schoolwide Learner Outcomes: Self-Control
2022-01-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
Please join our Maker Team for their presentation on Self-Control. They will be covering what self-control is and ways we might help learners achieve it. The Maker Team will discuss how to maintain tempers, hold back from interrupting, and respond to others in ways that are socially appropriate.

College Information Series: Holistic Admissions - Intro
2022-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
Many colleges look at more than grades and test scores. Instead colleges look at the whole student. This session introduces the concept of holistic admissions and what students should be doing now to prepare for admission from both inside and outside of the classroom.
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College Information Series: Holistic Admissions - The University of California - 13 Factors
2022-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
The UCs use 13 criteria for admission evaluation. We will explore how students can take advantage of these 13 criteria. Even though this session focuses on the UC system the criteria is a great guide for admission to other colleges that use holistic admissions.
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ASB Game Day in Los Angeles
2022-02-11 12:00 - 14:00 | CA
High school learners are invited to join our ASB Game Day on February 11 at 12 pm at All Trails Cafe in Griffith Park. Bring your favorite board game. RSVP here.

College Information Series: Holistic Admissions - The Importance of Rigor, Honors, AP, and Concurrent Enrollment
2022-02-18 10:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
The single most important factors in college admissions is course rigor and a college preparatory path. College admission staff need to see that a learner is prepared for college level work and will succeed if admitted. They also look to see if a student has gone beyond the minimum requirements.
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Schoolwide Learner Outcomes: Optimism
2022-02-23 12:00 - 13:00 | https://ilead.dvlpsandbox.com/event/schoolwide-learner-outcomes-optimism/
Please join our Maker Team for their presentation on Optimism. They will help you understand ways to help learners display confidence in a future full of positive possibilities.

Parent University: Parenting Tools
2022-02-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
Join this webinar to learn five essential tools to address challenging behavior.
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College Information Series: Community Service - Summer Programs
2022-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
Learners should spend time doing what they love, not what they think a college wants. Let’s talk about what makes you interesting. Many learners don’t even realize they are already participating in pretty impressive extracurricular activities simply because they follow their hearts.
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CAASPP Overview for Parents
2022-03-09 12:00 - 13:00 | https://ilead.dvlpsandbox.com/event/caaspp-overview-for-parents/
Parents are invited to attend the CAASPP Overview for Parents webinar to learn more about CAASPP testing, why testing participation and performance is important to iLEAD, changes for 2022, and how best to help your child prepare.

Parent University: Collaboration
2022-03-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
Discover a three step process to help learners problem-solve.
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ASB Game Day in Orange County
2022-03-11 12:00 - 14:00 | CA
High school learners are invited to join our ASB Game Day on March 11 at 12 pm at Great Park’s visitor center. Bring your favorite board game, sports ball or frisbee and start a game! RSVP here.

CAASPP Testing Tips for Learners
2022-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | https://ilead.dvlpsandbox.com/event/caaspp-testing-tips-for-learners-2/
Learners are invited to attend the CAASPP Testing Tips for Learners webinar to better understand the tests they will be taking, what a typical test looks like, how to prepare, and tips and tricks that can be used while testing.

College Information Series: Testing
2022-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
To take or not to take. That is the question.
With this new test optional and test free world how important is the SAT or ACT? What about AP testing? Is the PSAT a good idea? Get your questions answered in this session
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Schoolwide Learner Outcomes: Curiosity and Critical Thinking
2022-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 | https://ilead.dvlpsandbox.com/event/schoolwide-learner-outcomes-curiosity-and-critical-thinking/
Please join our Maker Team for their presentation on Curiosity and Critical Thinking. The team will be exploring ways to help learners develop an eagerness to explore new things with openness. They will also be discussing how learners might exhibit self-directed, self-disciplined, self-monitored, and self-corrective thinking.

Parent University: Surviving the Difficult Years
2022-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
This webinar will present strategies to increase resilience and empathy.
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College Information Series: Understanding College Fit
2022-04-01 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
There are so many types of colleges out there! They range in size, location, and personality. Learn about small liberal arts colleges, research universities, specialty colleges, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We will also discuss different curriculum styles such as a core vs open curriculum.
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Parent University: Beyond the Behavior
2022-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
Join this webinar to learn more about restorative approaches to repair relationships.
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Parent University: Culminating Event
2022-04-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
During our final meeting together, you will create a parenting roadmap and celebrate!
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College Information Series: Building a Balanced College List
2022-04-15 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
How many colleges? Reach, Target, Probable? How do I make sure my list of colleges has the right balance of selectivity and financial fit? We will go over how to create a list that is right for you!
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Schoolwide Learner Outcomes: Grit
2022-04-27 12:00 - 13:00 | https://ilead.dvlpsandbox.com/event/schoolwide-learner-outcomes-grit/
Please join our Maker Team for their presentation on Grit. They will be explaining what grit is and how we can foster it in our learners. “No grit, no pearl”. -anonymous

Building Handwriting Back into the Curriculum
2022-05-06 09:30 - 10:30 | CA
Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85938289593

College Information Series: FERPA
2022-05-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
What is student privacy and how do parents navigate the postsecondary world? In high school the parent has access to teachers and staff but in college the student is considered an adult regardless of age. Learn about student privacy, what parents have and don’t have access to, and what a learner needs to do to self advocate.
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California Alternative Education College Fair
2022-05-11 15:30 - 18:00 | CA
Middle and high schoolers are invited to attend the fair being hosted by our High School Team and other charter schools. This is an amazing opportunity to meet college reps from across the country and around the world. Ask questions, learn about interesting campuses, explore college options all from home!
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College Information Series: Transfer Programs
2022-05-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual- link to be emailed to families, CA
California has a robust transfer pathway between the community college system and the University of California, the California State System, and numerous private colleges and HBCUs. We will discuss the different options available as well as the free promise program!
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