Monday Message
World Food Day
Food is seen as a basic human need, and yet one in nine people globally experience chronic hunger. As far back as 1945, the United Nations recognized food not as…
Learner Spotlight: Gianelle and Madilyn Do
iLEAD Exploration learners Gianelle and Madilyn Do believe in the power of “yet,” and are always looking for new interests to explore and finding creative ways to help others. The…
Student Support Symposium
This year’s Student Support Symposium will be held virtually on October 13, 2020. Please register here. Jonathan Mooney, an award-winning writer, entrepreneur, and activist who first learned to read at 12…
Upcoming Educational Events
We are very excited about the upcoming virtual events listed below: Virtual Book Club: October 8 at 11 a.m. Register here by October 5. Scattergories for learners in grades 3-5:…
Fall Webinars
Have college application questions and need answers? Join us for our next College Application Q&A webinar on October 9 at 10 am. Register here:
Learner Spotlight: The Gomez Family
Second-generation homeschoolers, Maximus (grade 4) and Tobias (grade 1) are two inquisitive, driven learners with a clear purpose for their education. The Gomez boys have been homeschooling with iLEAD for…
Hispanic Heritage Month
Every year from September 15-October 15, we honor our ancestors from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America during Hispanic Heritage Month. September 15 was chosen as the…
Virtual Scattergories
If you have a 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade learner, please join us for a few rounds of virtual Scattergories. You can register here if you are interested.
Distance Learning Helpful Hints
Now more than ever, learners are using distance learning as the foundation of their education. Learning from home has great benefits but can also pose organizational challenges. Below are some hints that…
Learner Spotlight: Akiro Niella
Because 4th grade “just wasn’t making sense,” Akiro Niella, 12, began his homeschooling journey with iLEAD Exploration. Now, three years later, he is clearly thriving! This happy, busy 7th grader…
Together Tuesdays
We hope you enjoy our first Together Tuesdays video! Watch the video here!
Fall Webinars
Fall webinars are here! Please click the event title on the flier to register for each webinar. Please join us this week on Wednesday, September 23, at noon, to learn…
TK-1 Virtual Read Aloud
If you have a learner in grades TK-1, you won’t want to miss this virtual event! We hope you’ll join us for our first TK-1 read aloud. RSVP here if…
College Testing Update
Due to COVID-19, PSAT/NMSQT has been canceled for fall 2020. We will keep families updated if alternative testing options become available. It is important to note that UC/CSU schools will…
Apply to Join a DreamUp to Space Launch Team!
Our 5th-12th grade learners are invited to apply to join one of two DreamUp to Space Launch Teams, featuring experiments designed by learners at iLEAD Exploration and SCVi! Selected team…
Fall 2020 Virtual Events
This year we are excited to announce a whole new approach to field studies. Each month, we will offer learners unique virtual opportunities and experiences. We hope that you are…
Together Tuesdays
Last spring, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced our learning community to physically distance, we launched a weekly campaign with the goal to reunite our facilitators and families and lift their…
Upcoming High School Events
We hope you are all settling into the new school year. If you have a high school learner, please take a look at the exciting opportunities below, as deadlines are…
Learner Spotlight: Ackah-Miezah Family
The Ackah-Miezah family are longtime successful homeschoolers starting their 12th year learning from home and their fourth year with iLEAD. Lena Ruisseau (grade 12), Oliver, (grade 10), and Edward Winston,…