Your Voice Shapes Our School – Educational Partner Surveys Open March 9, 2026
Dear Families,
Each spring, we invite our families and learners to share feedback through our annual Educational Partner Surveys. This year’s surveys will be open March 9 through April 3.
Your voice truly matters.
The feedback you provide directly informs our school’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) — the plan that guides:
- School goals and priorities
- Programs and supports for learners
- Professional development
- Budget decisions
In short, your input helps shape how we improve and where we invest resources to best support learners.
Who Will Participate?
- Families: All parents/guardians will receive a survey link via email from ilead@qualtrics-survey.com on March 9. Please check your email, including your spam folder, so you don’t miss it.
- Learners: Third through 12th graders will complete a similar survey during the survey window.
We are striving for strong participation across our community so we can make informed, equitable, and thoughtful decisions that reflect the voices of our families and learners.
Why Participate?
- Because your experience matters.
- Because your perspective helps us grow.
- Because partnership is how we build stronger schools together.
Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete the survey before April 3, 2026.
If you have questions, please contact:
- linda.krystek@ileadcalifornia.org
- or our school office at classes@ileadonline.org
With appreciation,
The iLEAD Online Team
iLEAD Online iSUPPORT Meeting: March 10
Are you interested in being involved with iLEAD Online? iSUPPORT is a parent/caregiver-led volunteer group that works closely with administration and staff to serve the iLEAD Online community.
Join us on Zoom every second Tuesday of the month at 9:30 AM. Please see ParentSquare for the Zoom link.
Skirball Cultural Center K-12 Community Celebration: March 12
iLEAD Online families, you are invited to “Gather & Grow: A K-12 Community Celebration”!
Join us for an afternoon of discovery, creativity, and connection.
When: Thursday, March 12, at 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Where: Skirball Cultural Center (2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA)
Activities include:
- Exploring the Bloom Garden
- Hands-on art projects & science
- Storytelling & music jams
- Community & kindness activities
Free admission for K-12 learners & families. All are welcome!
Please sign up to attend or contact jeannette.weiss@ileadonline.org for more information.
iLEAD Online K-2 Learners, Earn Amira Reading Rewards: Deadline March 17
iLEAD Online kindergarteners, 1st, and 2nd graders can earn a reward for diving into their Amira Adventures during the spring semester!
How to Earn Your Reward
To qualify, complete the following by March 17:
- Spring Benchmark Assessment
- 3 Amira tutoring sessions
Note: If you already completed your assessment in December, January, or February, you are all set! You can jump straight into your tutoring sessions.
Getting Started & Logging In
You can access Amira through Clever. Use the links below for help logging in or to start your assessment immediately:
Apply for iLEAD Online’s 2026-27 Enrollment Lottery by April 12
We are pleased to announce that enrollment lottery applications are now open for the 2026-27 school year. Now is your chance to get in on the personalized online private-school-quality experience available at no cost at iLEAD Online, a TK-12 public charter school for Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Kern County residents.
All grade-level admissions are determined by a public random lottery. Through the lottery, we first fill all available open spots and then establish a wait list for each grade level.
Who Can Apply
- Students entering grades TK-12 who are residents of Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, or Kern County.
- Age requirements for TK and Kindergarten:
- Transitional Kindergarten (TK): Child must turn four (4) by September 1.
- Kindergarten: Child must turn five (5) by September 1.
How to Apply
- To be included in the public lottery, you must submit one iLEAD Online Enrollment Lottery Application for each new student you wish to enroll.
Key Dates to Remember:
- Applications Available Since: January 4, 2026
- Application Deadline: April 12, 2026
- 2026-27 Public Enrollment Lottery Date: April 17, 2026
Important Additional Information
- Attendance: You do not have to be present at the lottery drawing for your child to receive a spot.
- Notification: Families will be notified via email if their learners are selected for enrollment after the lottery is complete.
- Wait List: All interest forms received after the lottery date will be placed on the wait list in the order they are received.
A Note to Returning Families
- Currently enrolled learners do not need to apply for next school year’s enrollment lottery. Please stay tuned for re-registration information coming later this school year, and be sure to complete the forms to secure your currently enrolled learner’s spot for next school year.
- Do you know a family who may be interested in enrolling their learner at iLEAD Online? Please share this information with them so they can apply ahead of the April 12 deadline.
- Email: classes@ileadonline.org
- Phone: 661-403-7167
- Virtual Info Session: RSVP for an upcoming info session
We look forward to hearing from you and learning how we can best support your child’s educational journey!
About iLEAD Online:
iLEAD Online is a free public TK-12 school providing personalized online education with flexible schedules, allowing learners to pursue their passions like acting, athletics, and dance, alongside their studies. Founded in 2017, we emphasize individualized and project-based learning, leadership, and social-emotional growth. Learners benefit from technology, arts, and deeper learning, developing collaboration and critical thinking skills through our flexible virtual independent study model. Certified educators and college counselors offer personalized support, including guidance on college applications and financial aid. We also offer NCAA and UC a-g approved courses. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and find us at www.ileadonline.org.
iLEAD Online 8th-12th Grade Meetup: Civil War Spies: April 15
Did you know? Spies operated during the American Civil War!
Discover how they communicated and their stories of espionage at our virtual meetup for 8th-12th graders on Wednesday, April 15, at 1:00 PM.
Join us to delve into the fascinating world of Civil War spies, presented by experts from the National Cryptologic Museum in Maryland.
See ParentSquare for the Zoom link. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Coleman at kathlee.coleman@ileadonline.org.
We hope to see you there!
Join Us for a Virtual Info Session at iLEAD Online!
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming virtual info sessions, where you can learn about iLEAD Online, a tuition-free public school serving grades TK-12 in Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Kern Counties. Experience what iLEAD Online has to offer your family, including the following:
- Flexible, personalized education
- Project-based learning
- Social-emotional learning
- Innovative, independent critical thinking
- Entrepreneurship and collaboration
- Focus on technology
- Arts integration
- College and career counseling
- And more!
Please see our list of upcoming events, and RSVP for the event(s) of your choice.
RSVP HERE
We look forward to meeting you and answering your questions!
Do you know someone who would love iLEAD Online? Please help us spread the word by forwarding this email to your friends!
iLEAD Online Family Guidebook
We’re happy to share our annual Family Guidebook and notifications with you. This resource is designed to help you understand your rights as part of the iLEAD Online community and outlines our expectations, policies, and procedures for the school year.
You can view the guidebook online at https://ileadonline.org/family-guidebook/. Please reach out to the school office if you would like a printed copy or have any questions.
We look forward to a great school year!
Stay Connected to iLEAD Online with ParentSquare
iLEAD Online uses ParentSquare for school-to-home communications. Here’s what you can do with ParentSquare:
- Receive messages from the school via email, text, or app notification. (Download the iOS App or Android App.)
- Choose to receive information as it comes or all at once with a daily digest at 6 PM.
- Communicate in your preferred language.
- Direct message facilitators and staff.
- Sign forms and permission slips, sign up for events or to volunteer, and more all from your desktop or mobile device.
Not Too Late: Apply for Spring Enrollment at iLEAD Online
Don’t miss your chance to join the innovative iLEAD Online community this spring! Limited seats available!
We are currently accepting new applications. Apply now to secure your learner’s chance to experience individualized and project-based learning, leadership, and social-emotional growth at iLEAD Online, a free public TK-12 school serving Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Kern County residents.
- How It Works: All new applications are processed in the order they are received.
- Wait List: Learners are placed on the wait list accordingly. As seats become available, families are notified based on their wait list position.
2026-27 School Year Lottery
Our 2026-27 school year enrollment lottery applications are open! If you’d like to apply for full-time enrollment for a new student next school year, be sure to apply by April 12.
We look forward to welcoming your family to iLEAD Online!
About iLEAD Online:
iLEAD Online is a free public TK-12 school providing personalized online education with flexible schedules, allowing learners to pursue their passions like acting, athletics, and dance, alongside their studies. Founded in 2017, we emphasize individualized and project-based learning, leadership, and social-emotional growth. Learners benefit from technology, arts, and deeper learning, developing collaboration and critical thinking skills through our flexible virtual independent study model. Certified educators and college counselors offer personalized support, including guidance on college applications and financial aid. We also offer NCAA and UC a-g approved courses. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and find us at www.ileadonline.org.
