Monday Message
MAP Testing
iLEAD’s spring session for MAP Growth testing is available now until the end of school year. This past fall, families loved the convenience of being able to test from their…
CAASPP State Testing
Families of 3rd-8th, 11th, and 12th graders received an informational parent letter last week about the upcoming state testing. Participation is one of the biggest ways you can give back…
Educational Podcasts for the Entire Family
Here are some educational, family friendly podcasts for the whole family which allow the use of technology while limiting screen time! Stories Podcast– A free children’s story for bedtime, car rides,…
Parent University #3
Hello, Families! We are excited to hold Parent University Webinar #3 this Tuesday, March 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. If you missed the first two sessions, it is not…
Learner Spotlight: David Curtis-Perales
Seventh grader David Curtis-Perales started iLEAD Exploration last fall. As a creative and vivacious middle schooler, the typical public school classroom setting was deflating for David. He felt unchallenged, distracted,…
Lucy-Lou Mine Immersion at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Field Trip
iLEAD Exploration learners participated in the Lucy-Lou Mine Immersion at the Irvine Ranch Outdoor Education Center on Monday, March 5. They rotated through several stations learning about rocks and minerals…
Field Trip to IN-N-OUT Seal Beach
The IN-N-OUT field trip in Seal Beach was a lot of fun!! The learners toured the kitchen and learned about food storage and preparations. They even learned about some secret…
Vendor Spotlight: Outdoor Schooling
Join Outdoor Schooling for Farm Fridays! This is a special hands-on opportunity for your learner to experience farm life. They will learn animal science while actively participating in animal care….
Middle and High School Leadership Meeting
All sixth through 12th grade learners are welcome to join our iLEAD Leadership Team. Our next meeting is Friday, March 16 at 11:30 a.m. The leadership team is working on…
Physical Fitness Testing
It’s time for our annual physical fitness testing! The physical fitness test for California schools is called the FITNESSGRAM®. Only learners in grades 5, 7 and 9 will be participating…
MAP Testing
iLEAD’s spring session for MAP Growth testing is available now until the end of school year. This past fall, families loved the convenience of being able to test from their…
Six Summer Ideas for High School Learners
If you’re looking for engaging activities to keep your high school learner involved this summer (including the pros and cons of each option), PrepScholar’s blog has some great ideas that include: 1….
Help iLEAD Learners Give Back!
This year during spring break a group of iLEAD learners from three entities will be working together to help the recovery efforts in Puerto Rico, which is still struggling to…
More than 400 Attend iLEAD Space and Innovation Expo
Over 400 iLEAD learners and family members, along with their facilitators, gathered at College of the Canyons for our first iLEAD Space and Innovation Expo to celebrate DreamUp to Space…
Parent University #3
Hello, Families! We are excited to offer our third Parent University in a webinar format on Tuesday, March 13, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. If you missed the first two…
Learner Spotlight: The Schmitt Family
Meet the Schmitt family! Audra (5th grade) and Jude (3rd grade) might just have more life experience under their belts than your average adult! They are world travelers, bilingual, and…
Learner Spotlight: Mataeo Mingo
Mataeo Mingo is in the the eighth grade. This is his first year with iLEAD Exploration and he is loving it! So far, iLEAD Online science classes are his favorite….
Physical Fitness Testing
It’s time for our annual physical fitness testing! The physical fitness test for California schools is called the FITNESSGRAM®. Only learners in grades 5, 7 and 9 will be participating…
IN-N-OUT BURGER Field Trip in Rancho Santa Margarita
Quality You Can Taste. On Feb. 26, a group of iLEAD Exploration learners learned how this motto is carried out each day at the IN-N-OUT BURGER in Rancho Santa Margarita….
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…
March STEM Park Day
STEM Park Day Leprechaun Traps Learners will be working in groups, partners or individually to design and build a leprechaun trap. Where: Valencia Heritage Park located at 24155 Newhall Ranch…
Vendor Spotlight: Raffia Music Studio
Raffia Music Studio provides year-round voice, piano, guitar, drums and bass lessons, along with studio recording opportunities and more! Lessons are provided at their fully equipped school in Lomita, California….
KidsHealth
KidsHealth in the Classroom offers educators free health-related lesson plans for learners in grades TK-12. Each teacher’s guide includes discussion questions, classroom activities, extensions, printable handouts, and quizzes as well…