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Learner Spotlight: Ami Kharitonov
Ami Kharitonov is graduating from middle school this year and will be a freshman with iLEAD Exploration. He has been with iLEAD since 2016 and speaks English and some Russian….
Popular Apps for English Learners
Using technology can be very beneficial for English language learners. In particular, the use of apps can help learners become more proficient in English in a variety of ways. In…
Learner Spotlight: Ace Maestas
Ace Maestas has been homeschooling for two years. The flexibility that is offered through iLEAD Exploration to focus on strengths, work on weaknesses, and cultivate social intelligence has been the…
School-Wide Learner Outcome: Social Intelligence
Social intelligence is an important life skill that helps to build healthy relationships. Social intelligence is one’s ability to interact well with others. Often called people skills or tact, it…
Write at Home: Developing Teen Writers Webinar
We hope you enjoyed the webinar last week with Write At Home. In an effort to support our families, Write At Home is excited to host two more webinars to…
Together Tuesdays
That’s right, it’s Together Tuesday! We love seeing the positive images submitted throughout iLEAD nation every week — joyful reminders that we are all in this together. Thank you to everyone who…
Give It Stars!
Calling all iLEAD readers! What books have you been enjoying lately? A great way to reflect on a book is to create a book review. Simply download one of the…
Learner Spotlight: Everett Family
The Everett family didn’t set out to homeschool but have totally embraced the lifestyle. Since both Ben, first grade, and Caroline (Caddie), kindergarten, have an immunodeficiency diagnosis, it is much…
TED Talk: Curiosity
This TED Talk playfully addresses this month’s SLO: curiosity. It speaks to why intellectual curiosity is so important to children and adults alike. Tara draws from her own experience and…
Write at Home: Developing Teen Writers Webinar
We hope you enjoyed the webinar last week with Write At Home. In an effort to support our families, Write At Home is excited to host three more webinars to…
Online Educational Resources
Generation Genius Online science videos, lessons, reading material and quizzes for grades K-5 GoZen! Online social-emotional learning programs loved by kids ages 5-15 Fluency and Fitness Helps kids exercise their brains…
You’re Invited to Join iLEAD’s Virtual DreamUp to Space Mission!
Registration is open for iLEAD learners in grades 5-12 for the DreamUp to Space Mission! Learn more about iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects here!
Social and Emotional Well-Being
n an effort to address the emotional tension we are all experiencing during this season, the high school team would like to share some brief videos created by youth mentors…
Advanced Courses For College Success
Taking advanced courses while in high school will prepare you for greater success in college. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are the typical high school standard for learners at brick and…
Covid-19 College Updates
Changes to the University of California Requirements for the Class of 2021 The UCs are relaxing testing requirements and will no longer require ACT or SAT for the class of…
Learner Spotlight: Ariella Clarino
Ariella has been homeschooled for the past nine years, and this is her second year with iLEAD Exploration. She is currently in 10th grade and already has an impressive high school…
Learner Spotlight: Lily Ochoa
iLEAD Exploration eighth grader Lily Ochoa has been homeschooling since fall of 2018. She finds that home study fosters her creativity and inspires her to dig deeply into what interests…
Together Tuesdays
The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of our lives, and while the constant flow of serious news can feel overwhelming, we are setting aside time every Tuesday to focus…
Developing Teen Writers Webinar with Write at Home
We are proud to partner with Write At Home to bring you a webinar that focuses on principles and strategies for teaching writing to learners in grades 5-12. To learn…
Virtual Workshop with Tree People
Please join Tree People for a virtual interactive session that will focus on recycling and how to replace wasteful everyday products with more sustainable options. Learn about different types of…
Learner Spotlight: Garrett Family
The Garrett family joined iLEAD in 2019 and thus began their first ever homeschool journey, primarily animated by a thirst for knowledge. At first they were nervous about the change…