Monday Message
NACAC College Fairs
The National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC) sponsors college fairs all over the country and in Canada. These can be slightly overwhelming, but they are definitely worth it. Your…
Upcoming January and February Field Trips!
Hello, Families! January and February field trips and service projects have been published to the website. Families will have time to look ahead to events being offered and plan for…
Learner Spotlight: The King Family
Not one or two, not three or four, but seven boys? How do you do it, Mom??!! Here are some tips from one of our veteran moms who has 10…
MAP Growth Testing
The fall window for MAP Growth testing ends this Friday, Nov. 17. The purpose of MAP Growth testing is to … – determine your child’s educational levels to guide your…
iLEAD OC Learning Studio
We are excited to announce that a new session has started at the iLEAD OC Learning Studio in Costa Mesa! For more information, please contact the educational facilitators listed on…
‘The Nutcracker’ for Schools at the Irvine Barclay
The Festival of Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker – Abridged School Program” returns to The Irvine Barclay Theatre on Dec. 7. This one-hour narrated ballet, part of the Children’s Invitation to the Ballet,…
Spelling Bee
Dear Families, There has been some interest in starting an iLEAD spelling bee! If your learner(s) would be interested in participating in a spelling bee this spring, please complete this…
Free Learning Websites for Kids
If you are looking for some engaging, educational and safe websites for your child, here are some ideas to get you started. Fun Brain – Your kids will enjoy playing games…
Our Day at Hart Park
iLEAD learners enjoyed a special day at Hart Park. It was so fun to meet together and feed the animals. There were geese, boars, alpacas, tortoises, chickens, a rooster, bunnies, a…
Important: Multicultural Feast Date Change
Hello, Families! To accommodate more families who would like to attend, we are moving our first annual multicultural feast to Friday, Nov. 17. This favorite iLEAD tradition is a great way…
Learner Spotlight: Siva and Miriya Ridley
Siva and Miriya Ridley are two iLEAD learners with a hunger for adventure! Mom began her homeschooling journey when Siva entered kindergarten because she wanted to have time to focus…
iLEAD Amazing Race Fun
Representing iLEAD NoHo, iLEAD Encino, iLEAD Pacoima, Exploration and SCVi, families from all programs participated in the iLEAD Amazing Race on Sunday, Oct. 22. All families informed us that they…
Tustin Hacienda Memory Care Visit
Last week, our learners visited Tustin Hacienda Memory Care in costume and paraded around while the residents handed out candy. We had a great time at the Halloween party eating,…
California African American Museum Field Trip
iLEAD families explored the California African American Museum (CAAM) last week. Following the docent-led tour of the exhibits, learners made their own carnival hats inspired by the art. CAAM offers…
iLEAD OC Learning Studio
We are excited to announce that a new session is starting at the iLEAD OC Learning Studio in Costa Mesa! For more information, please contact the educational facilitators listed on…
‘The Nutcracker’ for Schools at the Irvine Barclay
The Festival of Ballet Theatre’s “The Nutcracker – Abridged School Program” returns to The Irvine Barclay Theatre on Dec. 7. This one-hour narrated ballet, part of the Children’s Invitation to the Ballet,…
8th Annual Space Foundation International Art Contest
Attention, all creative iLEAD learners (yes, that’s each of you)! All ages, grades TK-12, are encouraged to participate in the 8th Annual Space Foundation International Student Art Contest. This year’s theme…
32 Virtual Field Trips for American History
Have you ever spent the time and money to meticulously plan and organize an amazing field trip for your learner only to be rained out of any learning to be…
Scholarships for Middle Schoolers
If you want to get a head start on applying for scholarships, this link will take you to 27 college scholarships that your middle schooler should apply for.
Neuro-Movement Coffee Chat
Veteran homeschooling mom, Amber Schneider, walked us through the nine essentials of “The Neuro-movement Method” at our SCVi Exploration Learning Center. She taught us about the method and provided practical…
Field Trips
Be sure to sign up for some of our exciting field trip offerings. We look forward to seeing you there!
iLEAD OC Learning Studio
Hello, Families! We are excited to announce that a new session is starting at the iLEAD OC Learning Studio! For more information, please contact the educational facilitators listed on this…
Learner Spotlight: Samantha Bangis
Not only is Samantha Bangis whip smart, she is also thoughtful, creative, and has a heart of gold! Samantha enjoys spending hours creating incredible LEGO feats. One of her favorite…