Monday Message
Learner Spotlight: Everett Stanchfield
iLEAD Exploration learner Everett Stanchfield is a kindergartener whose exuberance and enthusiasm can be seen and felt as soon as you meet him. Full of life and energy, Everett is…
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…
Challenge of the Week
Big challenges are best tackled in small doses! Here’s another tip to help your learner climb the testing mountain with small steps to success! Instead of trying to complete pages…
Learner Spotlight: Joshua Bird
Homeschooling was not the plan for iLEAD Exploration 9th grader Josh Bird, but by the end of 7th grade it was clear to his mom, Mary, that he was not…
TED Talk: Zest
Zest is having zeal or enthusiasm for life! Check out Taylor Wilson’s incredible passion and zest for what he is doing! What gets you and your kids excited to be…
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…
Challenge of the Week
MobyMax subscriptions are provided for free to iLEAD learners. MobyMax test prep is a comprehensive adaptive review used to improve content knowledge and address gaps in learning for grades K-8….
Tales2go
Wondering what to do for a reading program for your K-12 learners? Look no further than your complimentary Tales2go subscription. There’s more to the Tales2go App than just a great…
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…
National Letter Writing Day
Dear Reader, It has been so long since we wrote, but we are taking the time to write because it’s National Letter Writing Day on December 7! With the advent…
Learner Spotlight: Shayna Hewitt
iLEAD Exploration 8th grade learner Shayna Hewitt has the perfect motto to bring gratitude front and center in her life: “Not every day is a good day, but there’s good…
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.
Challenge of the Week
Looking for a new workout routine? This week’s challenge will help you keep your brain in shape! Research has shown that using brain teasers strengthens your mental muscles and builds…
Practicing Gratitude
The month of November is the perfect time to focus on our monthly Schoolwide Learner Outcome (SLO) of Gratitude. Below are a couple of videos that we hope will inspire…
iLEAD Aerospace Project: Science Accelerator Mission 2019-20
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Upcoming Webinars and Workshops
Our final upcoming Fall webinars are quickly approaching. We are proudly offering an in-person workshop on Learning Styles November 18 in San Bernardino and November 20th in Los Angeles. In…
California Healthy Youth Curriculum Survey
iLEAD Schools needs your input! Please view the attached letter to provide us with important feedback regarding the curriculum selection to comply with the California Healthy Youth Act.
Learner Spotlight: Montalvo Family
The Montalvo learners count their blessings on both hands. First and foremost, 12th grader Andrea is thankful for her family. She describes her family as “always being there for each…
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…