Category: Monday Message

Tips to Avoid Eye Strain

As you adjust to extended time in front of your computer screen for learning, consider the tips in the article below for preventing eye strain and stress. What’s the Best Way to Stare at Screens All Day?

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Seeking School Board Members

Have you thought about volunteering as a public school board member, or do you know someone who has? Charter schools are required to have community members and educational partners govern the school. Although the board members do not participate in day-to-day decision making, their role is vital and required by the school and learners. Public … Continue reading “Seeking School Board Members”

National School Choice Week

National School Choice Week

National School Choice Week is a time to celebrate the fact that families get to choose the learning experience that best serves their children. What is school choice? School choice is the process of allowing every family to choose the TK-12 educational options that best fit their children. Every child is unique, and all children … Continue reading “National School Choice Week”

Consider Registering with AmazonSmile

iLEAD Online is participating in the AmazonSmile program. When you shop on Amazon, they will donate .05% of your qualifying purchases to our nonprofit school. This program does not cost you any money; it merely diverts a little our way so we can do more cool things for our learners. Registration takes just a minute, … Continue reading “Consider Registering with AmazonSmile”

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iLEAD’s Reports of Progress: What They Are and Why They Matter

At iLEAD Online, we issue a Report of Progress (ROP) for each child. An ROP might be compared to a traditional report card. However, instead of recording letter grades, we record a learner’s growth based on how consistently the learner applies academic and social-emotional skills at each determined point in the year. An ROP has … Continue reading “iLEAD’s Reports of Progress: What They Are and Why They Matter”

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College and Career Corner

CSUN & CSU Channel Islands CSUN & CSU Channel Islands have extended their application deadline to January 31, 2023. If learners need help with their application, please reach out to Valencia for an appointment. Scholarship Opportunity Amazon is offering a $40,000 scholarship toward an undergrad degree in engineering or computer science and a summer internship … Continue reading “College and Career Corner”

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Registration Is Open for Overnight Field Studies

We will be hosting our annual trips to Catalina Island and Astrocamp for 4th-8th grade learners. If you are interested in attending, please click here to learn more and sign up.

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Overnight Field Studies Registration is now open!

iLEAD Online’s Overnight Field Studies Registration is now open! We will be hosting our annual trips to Catalina Island and Astrocamp for learners in grades 4th-8th grade. If you are interested in attending, please read the information here and sign-up.  

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Free State Park Pass for 4th Graders

Fourth graders can get into 19 state parks for FREE. A California State Park Adventure Pass helps them do just that. Parents of fourth-grade students can sign up for the pass on behalf of their student. For more information, visit www.parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass. Help us spread the word!