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Research Universities
When high schoolers say they want to go to a large university, they are usually interested in school spirit, choices of majors, and an active and vibrant campus. What many learners don’t realize is…
Learner Spotlight- Savannah Fox
Savannah was interested in art at a very young age. She loved to sketch or paint whenever she had the opportunity. The choice to homeschool mainly came from the opportunities it would…
Learner Spotlight: Leo Krupp
This month’s focus on “Grit” is a perfect way to highlight iLEAD Exploration learner Leo Krupp, because no matter how challenging, frustrating, or difficult something might be for him, he…
Vocabulary/Spelling City
A strong vocabulary is an indispensable tool. When we help our learners study vocabulary across all content areas, we help set them up for increased confidence and success. We strengthen…
February Field Trip Release Dates
Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce that our next field trip releases (through the iLEAD Exploration website) will be over several days during the week of February 3….
Challenge of the Week
Learning how a test is formatted and understanding the content will help you ensure your learner feels confident and does well! The CAASPP assessments are comprised of two components: CAT:…
iLEAD Culture: Habit 2 of the 7 Habits
When was the last time you went on a trip to a new place without first looking up directions? Unless you have a superhuman sense of direction, you searched for…
Lunar New Year
Lunar New Year is an Asian festival celebrated at the turn of the lunisolar Chinese calendar. Traditionally, celebrations run from the eve to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day…
Learner Spotlight: Daija Hooker
Daija Hooker is a passionate, courageous iLEAD Exploration 10th grader who always has a positive outlook on life. She sets her goals and works hard to follow through even when…
February Field Trip Release Dates
Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce that our next field trip releases (through the iLEAD Exploration website) will be over several days during the week of February 3rd….
TED Talk: Grit
This month’s SLO is grit, a character trait that demonstrates strength of will. People with grit show a passion and perseverance for long-term goals, as many things require tenacity. To…
iLEAD Culture: Habit 1 of the 7 Habits
Last week, we introduced a vital element of iLEAD’s approach to education — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Learning and practicing the 7 Habits has been instrumental to…
Challenge of the Week
This week, we are reminding learners to tackle those math testing challenges with “good old-fashioned” paper and pencil! If learners are attempting a math problem that requires calculation, they should…
Learner Spotlight: Cabrales-Goldstein Family
Grit is described as “courage, resolve, and strength of character,” and we can’t think of a family that exhibits these qualities better than the Cabrales-Goldstein kids. Meet third grader Golan,…
Opening of the Curriculum Library
We are excited to announce that our curriculum library located at our OC Learning Center is officially opening! The listed events and the curriculum library are located at our OC Learning…
Challenge of the Week
As you and your family talk about 2020 New Year’s resolutions, one idea might be to add “Strengthening the ability to make logical guesses” to your child’s list of resolutions!…
Charter Profile
Be sure to view our public school profile for iLEAD Exploration (our official charter name is iLEAD Hybrid). Since opening five years ago, we have built a solid charter school option for all types…
Creative Electives
High school learners are required to take core academic classes along with some electives, depending on their particular graduation path. Elective classes are a way to prepare them for the…
Certificated Careers
There are many ways to make a living. Choosing a career that you are excited about and that allows you to earn an adequate wage is possible with certificated careers. Certificated careers are…
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…
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…
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…