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Learner Spotlight: The Longhenry Family
The Longhenry family includes learners Ella (3rd grade), Nate (6th grade), Maia (8th grade), and Julianna (10th grade). They are eclectic homeschoolers with classical roots and a bent towards social…
Vendor Spotlight: GeneRaTion DCD
If you haven’t heard of GeneRaTion DCD, you might be missing out! GeneRaTion DCD is creativity at its best with dance, art, and educational services for the entire family. Located…
February Field Trip Release
We are excited to announce that our spring field trips will be released this week! You can start signing up on Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 10 a.m. by logging into…
Read to Succeed!
Attention All Learners in Grades K-6! Six Flags offers a reading incentive program called Read to Succeed. Sign up for the program, complete six hours of recreational reading, and earn a…
Learner Spotlight: Carlos Carballo
Soccer is 14-year old iLEAD Exploration learner Carlos Carballo’s passion. He plays on three different teams in a variety of positions and has been chosen as team captain on two…
Naviance: Learning About Careers
Have you taken advantage of the complimentary Naviance offering for our iLEAD high schoolers? In addition to college planning assistance, Naviance helps students assess their long-term goals and interests. A “Career…
BookShark Disney Day
Join BookShark at an in-person, hands-on learning experience about Walt Disney. During the 2-hour session, you will: Sketch cartoons while an artist teaches you step-by-step sketching techniques; Make simple animations…
Physical Fitness Testing
Attention all parents of 5th, 7th, and 9th graders! The Physical Fitness Test (PFT) for California schools is just around the corner! Learners in grades 5, 7, and 9 will…
Learner Spotlight: The Carey Family
There’s never a dull moment in the Carey household of eight! Whether designing graphics for t-shirts or crafting with wood, they are bursting with curiosity and can always be found…
Vendor Spotlight: Summit Writing Academy
Summit Writing Academy is hosting free monthly webinars for parents designed to help their learners with writing. On Jan. 24 from 12-1:30 p.m., Summit Writing Academy will focus on paragraph writing. To learn more…
Imaginology: Get Ready to Compete
Have you ever wondered how math can help you cook, what causes a rainbow, or how baby chicks know when to hatch? Set a course for full STEAM ahead to…
Lunar Eclipse
On the evening of Jan. 20, 2019, you will have the opportunity to view the only lunar eclipse of 2019. This eclipse will turn the moon a reddish hue and…
Learner Spotlight: Brycen Barnhart
iLEAD Exploration 6th grader Brycen Barnhart is an animal lover who has 11 pets (so far!), including a box turtle, a ball python, and a very sweet lab named Sammy….
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: THE SECOND CITY
The Second City first opened its doors in Chicago back in 1959, and has since been a leader in improvisational theatre. Located in Los Angeles County, they offer courses in…
Parent University
Please join us on Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. to learn more about the Exploration program and offerings. Please RSVP here if you would like to attend this training.
Habit 1: Be Proactive
At iLEAD, we believe consistent development and growth are vital to one’s well-being and to our community as a whole! Over the past year, our staff has been collectively studying…
Learner Spotlight: The Dixons
The Dixon family is passionate about cooking and reading and music and sports. When Sylvester I (14), Sylvester E (12) and Emerald (11) are not reading voraciously or focusing on…
The OC Learning Studio
The OC Learning Studio welcomes the new year with a new session! Session three’s theme, “Everything is awesome”, is inspired by The LEGO Movie. The studio has planned engaging activities…
Field Trip: In-N-Out Seal Beach
iLEAD Exploration learners had the fun privilege of taking a tour of In-N-Out in Seal Beach. Learners were shown where the produce, meat, and dairy products are stored (no freezers…
Popular Curriculum Vendors
One of the strengths of iLEAD’s program is that our learners have access to a wide variety of curriculum that is suitable for various learning styles. iLEAD’s curriculum team has…
Learner Spotlight: Henry Walter
Henry is an inspirational learner who proves each day that anything is possible. Living with special needs can make the simplest tasks quite difficult, but Henry doesn’t let that get…
Holiday Volunteer Opportunity
Each year during the holiday season, Foothill Unity Center gathers families at the Los Angeles County Arboretum in Arcadia to donate items and volunteer their time to help those in…
Website: Understood
Understood.org is a website containing lots of helpful information about students with learning and attention struggles. Understood includes information about understanding the IEP process and your learner’s challenges, preparing for…