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Introducing CTE
This year, we are excited to introduce a new program for our high school learners. Career and Technical Education (CTE) allows learners to essentially “major” in high school. It is…
Meet Laura Kazan
LAURA KAZAN COLLEGE ADVISOR Laura Kazan joined the homeschool world by accident. After pulling her younger son out of traditional middle school, she realized that nontraditional education would provide him…
Meet Bethany Maddox
BETHANY MADDOX ACADEMIC COUNSELOR Bethany Maddox graduated with her master’s in education from Azusa Pacific University and has been serving as a high school counselor for the past 13 years….
CTCL College Fair
Colleges That Change Lives- CTCL College Fair on July 28 in Los Angeles The Colleges that Change Lives Fair is coming to Los Angeles on Sunday, July 28. These colleges…
Fall ACT & SAT Registration
The September ACT and October SAT registrations are now open. To participate in fall testing, register directly through ACT and College Board right away. On examination day, testers need to use the iLEAD Hybrid…
Student Support Spotlight: Kayla Evans
Hi! My name is Kayla Evans and I am a virtual education specialist for iLEAD Exploration. I live in Derby, Kansas and have been with iLEAD for a year and…
Summer Fun
Summer break can be a great way to recharge and relax after a school year full of work. We’ve compiled a list of several ideas you and your learner can…
Summer Fun in June
Our experienced facilitators have put together some free or discounted activities for the month of June in your area that you may want to check out during our summer break….
Summer Fun in July
Here are some more ideas for the month of July. Please check out these opportunities to help you fill your summer calendars. Orange County All Summer: Bowers Museum in Santa…
Learner Spotlight: Harper & Jett Carney
If you happen to be looking for the Carney family, chances are you will find them outdoors. This sweet family of young iLEAD Exploration learners has fully embraced the adventure…
Vendor Spotlight: Be a Maker Club
Children love to create, and Be A Maker Club in Upland, CA offers them the space and the direction to do this! This thoughtful, child-focused vendor provides workshops where learners…
Learner Spotlight: Anna Zielke
iLEAD Exploration learner Anna Zielke is an outgoing and active 8th grader whose passions are acting and performing. She has been involved in the theater on and off since she…
MAP Testing
We are excited to announce that fall MAP testing is underway. This assessment is free to all our families and provides a detailed report on your learner’s progress in dozens…
Online Subscriptions
iLEAD is thrilled to be able to offer complimentary and discounted subscriptions that will enhance learning all year long. Please remember that all subscription requests must be submitted to your…
Discovery Cube Field Trip Review
iLEAD Exploration learners had a wonderful visit to the Discovery Cube! Learners started this field trip with a presentation on predicting forces. Then they were off to explore the museum…
Coffee Connections and Parent University
Hello, Families! We hope you had a wonderful week back at school! Our educational facilitators continue to be hard at work planning many things for our learners and families! This…
Learner Spotlight: Aidan Hodge
Playing sports, volunteering, studying science and history, acting, and traveling are just a few of the many activities that sixth grade learner Aidan Hodge enjoys doing. He has read over…
New iLEAD OC Studio Coordinator: Kendra Bailey
We are super excited to announce our new, highly devoted and experienced iLEAD OC Studio Coordinator, Kendra Bailey, who will be planning and hosting a variety of awesome workshops for…
Brave Writer
Need some support teaching your child how to write? Writing is an essential skill to learn and is often a difficult one to teach. One of our vendors, Brave Writer,…
The Intern Project
The Intern Project exposes deserving learners to dynamic careers through paid internships in companies like Fullscreen Media, Skanska, Omaze, and Kaiser Permanente! They recruit and select outstanding Los Angeles learners, place…
Happy New Year to Our Families
Welcome Back, Families! It is hard to believe that the year is almost halfway over, and we still have many more exciting opportunities in store for you! A few items…
Learner Spotlight: The Hemsley Twins
Heather and Hope are eighth grade twins. They are uniquely gifted and share the same passion for music, theater, and serving others. Being homeschooled, they have been given more time…
College Webinar
Attention Families! Please join us for our first college webinar on Jan. 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. Anne Cochran, director of iLEAD Noho and director of college and career…
