Monday Message
Learner Spotlight: Mateo and Quinn Garcia
iLEAD Exploration learners Mateo and Quinn Garcia have been homeschooling for three years. Originally, they began homeschooling to have more time together as a family after a particularly trying year….
Please Take Our Family Survey from Panorama Education
On March 10, we sent each family a brief parent/guardian survey to gain insight into your perception of our school’s effectiveness. As a charter school, we must gather data through…
2021 Virtual Talent Showcase
Each year, we celebrate our skillful learners at the iLEAD Exploration talent show. This year, we are excited to bring you our presentation virtually through the 2021 Virtual Talent Showcase….
March Field Studies and Webinars
Our team is working hard to bring you interesting webinars and field study experiences. The month of March is packed with events that you won’t want to miss. Please take…
Butterfly & Host Plant Activity
The Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere falls on March 20, as the sun crosses the celestial equator going north. In preparation, this lesson can be adapted to multiple grade levels. In…
Testing Timeline
Timelines can be such helpful tools when preparing for a coming event. Here is a testing timeline that we encourage you to use as you continue to prepare for the…
Learner Spotlight: Elisabeth Sur
Luggage + Library = Elisabeth the Book Lover! 💜 The Sur family started with iLEAD when Elisabeth was beginning her educational journey as a budding kindergartner just last fall. They…
Irish-American Heritage Month
March is Irish-American Heritage Month. This is a great time to reflect, learn and celebrate what is a unique and brilliant strand of history. If you are ever in Chicago,…
Butterfly & Host Plant Activity
The Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere falls on March 20, as the sun crosses the celestial equator going north. In preparation, this lesson can be adapted to multiple grade levels. In…
Meet DreamUp to Space Team Member: Raegan Brown, Team Carrot
DreamUp to Space is a project that challenges young people to understand and explore the impact that microgravity has on matter. Through a partnership with DreamUp, iLEAD learners in grades…
Kindness Rocks!
Throughout the school year, iLEAD families have spread a little kindness, goodwill, and gratitude around our communities. Please take a look at this video to see how we have rocked!
March Field Studies and Webinars
Our team is working hard to bring you interesting webinars and field studies experiences. The month of March is packed with events that you won’t want to miss. Please take…
Learner Spotlight: Sebastian Buckhalter
Energetic. Curious. Athletic. iLEAD Exploration 6th grader Sebastian Buckhalter encompasses all that is wonderful about homeschooling. This is his second year with iLEAD Exploration, and he has been enjoying the…
2021 Virtual Talent Showcase
Each year, we celebrate our skillful learners at the iLEAD Exploration talent show. This year, we are excited to bring you our presentation virtually through the 2021 Virtual Talent Showcase….
March Field Studies
Join us on March 11 at 11 a.m. as we travel back in time with Flat Stanley to the days of the pioneers. Learners will have the opportunity to experience…
CAASSP Testing & Technology
This year, learners will have the flexibility to take the CAASSP from the comfort of their own homes! This new convenience is exciting and makes testing more accessible. We also…
Schoolwide Learner Outcome: Curiosity
This month’s Student Learning Outcome is curiosity. How can we encourage and foster curiosity in ourselves and our families? Why is being curious an important skill? According to researchers, curiosity…
Learner Spotlight: Olivia Edwards
iLEAD Exploration kindergartener Olivia Edwards lights up a room with her smile and enthusiasm about her studies. She really does embody optimism, and her family loves to make learning fun,…
Family Survey Coming Soon from Panorama Education
This week, we will be sending each family a brief parent/guardian survey to gain insight into your perception of our school’s effectiveness. As a charter school, we must gather data…
2021 Virtual Talent Showcase
Each year, we celebrate our skillful learners at the iLEAD Exploration talent show. This year, we are excited to bring you our presentation virtually through the 2021 Virtual Talent Showcase….
February Book Club
Join 4th-6th grade learners for our book club this week. Please see below for more details on this fun event and how to register.
Virtual Science Fair 2021
We invited learners in grades TK-12 to participate in our virtual science fair, and here is the link to all the wonderful submissions. Prepare to be amazed, inspired, and educated…
Spring CAASPP Testing – Be Proactive!
Parents of iLEAD learners in grades 3-8 and 11, as well as high schoolers who are taking the science test, received a letter last week with details about preparing for…
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Be Proactive
This month we are exploring Habit 1 from Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits: Be Proactive. Proactivity refers to more than simply taking initiative. It means that as human beings, we are…