Monday message 01.30.2023

Dear iLEAD Online Families,

iLEAD Online joins in celebrating Black History Month. This national celebration exists thanks to the dedication of scholar Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950), known as the Father of Black History, who initiated a weeklong celebration corresponding with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, this celebration expanded to the entire month of February. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month, which honors the significant contributions of Black people to the social, political, and economic structures of the world. Click here to learn more as we celebrate Black History Month!

As you continue your coursework this spring semester, below is some valuable information to support you.

• Please reach out if you feel stuck, frustrated, or lost. We are here to help you. Emailing online.classes@ileadschools.org is an easy and fast way to get support.
• If you would like a parent or shadow account with Brightspace, please complete this form.
• View our pacing guides by clicking here. We value flexibility at iLEAD Online, and we’ve provided several options to pace learning this semester and still finish on time.
• We offer live academic tutoring via chat/video. All learners are placed in a live tutor course in Brightspace. We encourage everyone to get familiar with the tutor page, reach out to our tutor, and set up appointments for tutoring. From navigating Brightspace to using Google Docs to getting help with classes, this is a great option for extra support for all grade levels.
• New to Brightspace? Here is a helpful Getting Started Guide.

With gratitude,

Erin Jones
Director
iLEAD Online