Category: Monday Message

As online learners and facilitators, we spend a considerable amount of time plugged into technology. We may be demanding a bit too much of our eyes. There are simple remedies … Continue reading “Eye Care in the Age of Technology”

A Fourth Grader with a Passion for Learning Fourth grader Liam Williamson joined iLEAD Online last year, and we are thrilled to hear from his parents and his facilitator, Katelyn … Continue reading “Learner Spotlight: Liam Williamson”

In honor of the yearly 10,000-mile migration of Pacific gray whales to their birthing grounds in Baja, Heal the Bay Aquarium is sponsoring their annual Whale of a Weekend on … Continue reading “Things to Do: Whale of a Weekend at Heal the Bay Aquarium”

The Local Control and Accountability Plan, or LCAP, is a critical part of California’s new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF). It’s a three-year plan that is updated annually. The plan … Continue reading “LCAP Meeting Tuesday, January 28”

In our last Monday Message, we introduced a vital element of iLEAD Online’s approach to education — The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. Learning and practicing the 7 Habits … Continue reading “Exploring iLEAD Online Culture: Habit 1 of the 7 Habits”

Podcasts are great for all ages!  The following suggestions are generally for grades 3-7.  The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified: This podcast is modeled after old-fashioned radio shows. Eleanor is … Continue reading “Podcasts for Younger Learners”

Crystal Cove State Park offers a variety of activities that we think our learners and families would enjoy. Every Wednesday, there’s a free jewelry-making class. Stop by the Education Commons … Continue reading “Things to Do: Crystal Cove State Park”

What a voice iLEAD learner Claire Stevens has! Not only can she sing, but she can write and produce music as well.  As a learner in Pamela VanVelsir’s Special-Projects English … Continue reading “Learner Spotlight: Claire Stevens”

Happy New Year! We hope your 2020 is off to a good start. As we head into the second half of the school year, we’re happy to introduce a new … Continue reading “Exploring iLEAD Online Culture: The 7 Habits”

The California Healthy Youth Act (California Education Code Sections 51930-51939) requires comprehensive sexual health education and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention education to be taught at least once in middle … Continue reading “Health Preview for Full-Time Families: January 16”