iLEAD Online is a Free Public TK-12 Online School
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At iLEAD Online, we’re dedicated to empowering learners with the academic and social-emotional skills to succeed. Serving residents of Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, San Bernardino, and Kern Counties, our tuition-free public charter school offers an inspiring educational experience.
Why Choose iLEAD Online?
- Flexible, Personalized Education
- Project-Based Learning
- Social-Emotional Learning
- Innovative, Independent Critical Thinking
- Entrepreneurship & Collaboration
- Technology Focus & Arts Integration
- College & Career Counseling
- Caring, Credentialed Educators
- WASC Accredited
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What Our Families Are Saying
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The teachers are very responsive, flexible, and communicative.
iLEAD Online Parent
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“They go above and beyond to ensure my child has the support she needs.”
Parent
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Our facilitator is extremely professional, responsive and accommodating.
iLEAD Online Parent
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I’m very appreciative and thankful for my academic coaches.
iLEAD Online Learner
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The assignments are well structured, and the work I’m given helps me understand the material.
iLEAD Online Learner
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“Students have time to learn the curriculum and have devices and representatives at their disposal to ensure they learn what is being taught and move forward. It’s a very engaging process.”
Parent
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“I think our school is amazing. The flexibility and customization help students succeed. The teamwork with students, families, and facilitators is excellent. The approachability to facilitators and staff is great as well.”
Parent
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“iLEAD makes it extremely easy to get help. There’s also almost no limitations to what you can do in terms of researching or going ahead academically if you put your mind to it.”
Learner
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We feel beyond supported since coming to iLEAD Online.
iLEAD Online Parent
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iLEAD Online offers flexibility to work around my daughter’s gymnastics training and meets.
iLEAD Online Parent
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Our child feels seen and understood by all their teachers. As we know, effective learning happens when learners feel comfortable. We are delighted that, thanks to the teaching team, our child is thriving.
iLEAD Online Parent
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My child feels like he has control of his own schedule and pace. It teaches independence, and I really like that.
iLEAD Online Parent
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“The required curriculum adapts to the way that my child learns.”
Parent
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“The teachers and administrators are supportive and clear in their answers. They collaboratively help my daughter find and use her voice. They affirm her and let her know her thoughts and ideas matter.”
Parent
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“It allows students to work freely yet still be in touch with peers and teachers.”
Learner
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I am so grateful for what the iLEAD team has done for my son and our family. I am in private equity and have been building companies by developing people for 25 years. But what iLEAD has done for my son surpasses anything I’ve ever done with any organizations.
Kenny A
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They have created a culture of kindness and accountability in an online environment.
iLEAD Online Parent
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I enjoy my online classes. They help give me a flexible school schedule so I can devote more time to filmmaking.
Griffin L.
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The school staff has been phenomenal.
iLEAD Online Parent
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The academic coaches and facilitators give great feedback that builds learner self-esteem.
iLEAD Online Parent
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“The project-based learning model allows me to apply what I learn to real-world scenarios rather than just memorizing facts for a test.”
Learner
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My facilitator helps me pace out my school year, which is very helpful.
iLEAD Online Learner
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The learning choices very much support social-emotional learning, which is something I genuinely appreciate.
iLEAD Online Parent
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Thank you for the quality classes and teacher/learner support you provide to so many families.
Jennifer R.
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My advisory teacher is very helpful and helps me so much throughout this whole process.
iLEAD Online Learner
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“I appreciate the flexibility for my child to complete assignments at any time during the day. The assignments provided at iLEAD have increased my involvement in my child’s work and have allowed me to see my learner’s struggle areas. The direct feedback for each assignment allows us to focus on those areas.”
Parent
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iLEAD Online is a great school with amazing teachers!
iLEAD Online Learner
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“I love the flexibility. Schooling does not have to follow the same schedule every day; choices of what, when, where and how exist. I can take my job with me wherever I go, as can our learners.”
Ruth B., Facilitator
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“I LOVE iLEAD Online for its amazing team and welcoming environment. The impact I’ve seen directly affect parents and learners is unmatched to other schools, and I’m pretty jealous that I didn’t have this schooling opportunity when I was getting through high school.”
Anthony L., Facilitator
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My school helps me meet my learning goals by allowing me to submit work at my own pace.
iLEAD Online Learner
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“My child has freedom to learn and study at his pace.”
Parent
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iLEAD Online gives me the tools so I can apply them myself and succeed.
iLEAD Online Learner
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The courses help me with critical thinking by challenging me to think out of the box and form my own ideas and opinions.
iLEAD Online Learner
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“The teachers really care about their students. The facilitators have gone above and beyond and are really attentive to my son.”
Parent
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“It feels like a real school but way more chill and fits our family’s schedule perfectly.”
Parent
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I’ve had such a great experience these past two years that I have been with iLEAD Online. I wish I’d started earlier because it’s helped me become a better learner and do better in school overall.
iLEAD Online Learner
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“iLEAD Online is exceptional because all educators work hard to achieve learner success. Learners get a lot of support and many different opportunities to showcase their skills, with many chances to revisit assignments when concepts are difficult to grasp.”
Priscilla D., Facilitator
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The staff’s support and understanding have been amazing.
iLEAD Online Learner
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I am more engaged in the work and more on top of school because of my academic coaches and tutors, so I comprehend the work better, especially algebra.
iLEAD Online Learner
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Great facilitators who are responsive and clear with their goals.
iLEAD Online Parent
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My daughter feels connected. Her teacher is so supportive and wonderful.
iLEAD Online Parent
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I have been beyond impressed by the hands-on care. I appreciate the communication and extra effort.
iLEAD Online Parent
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“The greatest strength is the amazing and helpful feedback that I get back on my assignments. It helps a lot.”
Learner
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iLEAD Online helps me meet my learning goals and objectives through live instruction and tutoring support.
iLEAD Online Learner
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Attending iLEAD Online has allowed me to go to auditions and work as a professional actor.
Garrett K.
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My facilitator creates lessons for my specific needs, such as giving me detailed notes with examples to help me understand my lessons more clearly. She provides extra help after class if needed and videos that help me visually.
iLEAD Online Learner
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The school gives me time to go at my own pace.
iLEAD Online Learner
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iLEAD Online offers alternative assignments based on the interests of my child.
iLEAD Online Parent
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“We love iLEAD and the flexibility to choose career pathways and college prep.”
Parent
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iLEAD Online has made a huge difference in my life, and I’m so thankful for all the teachers who have helped me get to where I am now.
iLEAD Online Learner
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“I love the engagement the advisory teacher provides with my child, guiding her high school path.”
Parent
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I like the flexibility with the online learning. I also like that iLEAD is a project-based program and that they don’t teach to the test. I feel that this allows the learners to understand and remember the subjects they learn.
iLEAD Online Parent
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Our academic advisor is phenomenal. She takes a personal interest in my son’s academic and social success.
iLEAD Online Parent
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“I appreciate the individualized learning. My daughter needs a more specific educational setting that this school provides. She can learn at her own pace.”
Parent
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iLEAD Online allows me to use my interests in school projects.
iLEAD Online Learner
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Flexible hours and amazing team of teachers and counselors. This school is the best thing that ever happened to us.
iLEAD Online Parent
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“It provides a good, quality program for athletes who travel and need to train during school hours.”
Parent
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The flexibility helps me with my learning goals and objectives.
iLEAD Online Learner
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“I love that we can design individual learning to fit a learner’s strengths and interests.”
Laureen A., Facilitator
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With multiple options for assignments, it doesn’t feel like I’m doing the same thing over and over again. I can experiment.
iLEAD Online Learner
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The flexibility and choices that I had because of this school have allowed me to pursue both academic and extracurricular goals that would not have been possible otherwise.
iLEAD Online Alumnus
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“I like the flexibility and adjusting the curriculum for the student’s individual situation and needs. The communication and feedback on assignments, progress, etc. is great. The students can work in a way that fits them. For example, they can focus more on one subject at a time, work ahead, and have access to future assignments.”
Parent
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“We don’t try to push kids into a mold. Our educators are talented and experienced enough to know how to balance what kids need to know with the flexibility of allowing them to learn in different ways. “
Kate W., Director
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My teacher is the best teacher I’ve ever had.
iLEAD Online Learner
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The diversity of the required readings has been really impactful for my son.
iLEAD Online Parent
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“My student was accepted to the University of Oregon, one of his dream schools. It wouldn’t have been possible without iLEAD.”
Dr. Victoria N P, College Admissions Advisor
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iLEAD Online offers a convenient schedule for learning.
iLEAD Online Parent
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The teachers make sure you are staying on top of your work, and in other schools you don’t get that attention.
iLEAD Online Learner
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The Educational Facilitator has taken a genuine interest in my daughter’s learning and goes out of her way to help set her up for success.
iLEAD Online Parent
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So grateful for everyone’s support so my child can succeed in school.
iLEAD Online Parent
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I like how supportive the facilitators are. I also like how I can work at my own pace and build my independence.
iLEAD Online Learner
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“The program allows for many possibilities with a variety of courses.”
Learner
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I have loved iLEAD, and it’s been amazing. This is the first time I’ve ever said I love school.
Learner
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We truly appreciate and look forward to the thoughtful feedback from facilitators on completed assignments.
iLEAD Online Parent
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iLEAD Online has given my daughter a place to learn with less anxiety. We are so grateful for our charter.
Bonnie M. S.
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“They provide structured growth and personal development, both academic and personal.”
Learner
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Thank you for your work with all my students over the years. I’ve been so grateful for your mix of care and rigor… I’m signing my own daughter up.
Educator
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My school helps meet my learning goals and objectives by always guiding me well through the courses.
iLEAD Online Learner
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They’re always flexible and allow me to do assignments in a manner that best suits my schedule and goals!
iLEAD Online Learner
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I love the incorporation of real-life events. It’s great to see the kids connect on another level.
iLEAD Online Parent
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His facilitator goes above and beyond working together on areas of improvement and is wonderfully attentive to each learner.
iLEAD Online Parent
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“iLEAD Online provides flexibility for my children to perform other activities and practice sports.”
Parent
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We love iLEAD and appreciate all the opportunities our children have because of the team that works diligently to make sure our needs are met!
Bonnie M. S.
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“The greatest strength is that they are building a community.”
Parent
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“We love the personalized learning, virtual connections, clubs electives, and great staff!”
Parent
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“Having open deadlines and a flexible schedule keeps me from getting stressed or worried about rushing assignments.”
Learner
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The learners are able to correct any questions they miss. This helps them understand any concept they may have been struggling with.
iLEAD Online Parent
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They have good teachers. I love how they teach, and they help me with my learning goals.
iLEAD Online Learner
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I am impressed with the way iLEAD’s teachers value my child’s individuality and are working with her and encouraging her all the time!
iLEAD Online Parent
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Facilitators are always on top of my children’s missing assignments and grades by contacting me, and that helps me make sure they’re on track.
iLEAD Online Parent
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The best thing we ever did was enroll our learner at iLEAD Online.
Janet R.
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“I love that we all work toward supporting learners in their individual learning styles while offering quality education.”
Laureen A., Facilitator
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When we needed help, communication was the best!
iLEAD Online Parent
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Our Academic Coaches had so much patience and were always there to make our kids feel comfortable.
iLEAD Online Parent
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iLEAD’s facilitators support me in my sports activities. Because of how flexible the school is, they can accommodate my training, tournament, and travel schedule.
iLEAD Online Learner
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“Our school allows learners to redo assignments until they master them. That is usually not something they would have the opportunity to do at a brick-and-mortar school.”
Jennifer T., Facilitator
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“Being able to complete work at flexible times has been very important for our scholar this year, and having the opportunity to have a home-school type environment but with assigned teachers and curriculum has been really helpful.”
Parent
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“I am able to learn from the comfort of my home. And there are good facilitators there to help me when I need it.”
Learner
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“Our educators do such a good job meeting each learner where they’re at. We’re always ready to adjust, challenge, encourage and listen so that learners can really own their education.”
Kate W., Director
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“My child’s advisor cares for my child and wants to see them succeed. In addition to their courses, the school offers weekly meetings. It’s more than I expected, and I couldn’t be happier.”
Parent
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With its reasonable schedules and support from my facilitators, this school has made me feel at ease.
iLEAD Online Learner
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Project-based learning is also an essential element in the independent study experience. It is why we came to iLEAD Online in the first place. Our child is truly learning the information as they are hands-on in the education process.
iLEAD Online Parent
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The advisor shows concern for my child’s education and well-being and encourages her to keep up the good work. They show that they actually care about my child.
iLEAD Online Parent
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They provide lessons that are engaging and helpful and also help us every step of the way to meet our goals, even if it takes a bit longer.
iLEAD Online Learner
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“I absolutely love the flexibility, but even more important is our team of teachers and counselors and everyone. So helpful, and I feel like they really know my daughter.”
Parent
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“We appreciate the education and their communication with parents.”
Learner
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“Great communication and teachers!”
Parent
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They provide opportunities and challenges so I push and grow every day.
iLEAD Online Learner
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The self-paced learning allows time to comprehend concepts, prepares learners for online classes in college, and teaches time management.
iLEAD Online Parent
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If I need help, the teacher is always there for me.
iLEAD Online Learner
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“I like the organization of assignments. I’m always able to find them and won’t lose paper assignments. I also like that there generally aren’t tests. I learn more from the projects than I ever have from tests.”
Learner
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“I appreciate the communication between the student, parents, teachers, and counselor. Teachers and the counselor support is outstanding. It’s easy to talk to them, and they respond to your question within 24 hours.”
Parent
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“It gives students the ability to take ownership of their education and focus on what they need to do without distraction. For a child committed to a rigorous schedule for what she is passionate about, it is so nice for her to save the time that felt wasted in a traditional setting.”
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“Great teachers, and being able to be full-time online has been good. His teachers communicate well and do one-on-one courses with him.”
Parent
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My academic coach helps me achieve my goals by being there whenever I need help!
iLEAD Online Learner
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“Our teachers are so active, alert, and eager to help.”
Learner
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“We’re different from other schools because we show every day that there’s more than one way to succeed.”
Kate W., Director
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“I love iLEAD’s commitment to education through a mastery-learning approach. Students receive feedback from their teachers and can rework the problems or assignments where they struggle, allowing them to succeed, stay motivated, and really learn. I also appreciate the flexibility it allows students to work at their own pace and on their own timeline, while at the same time enforcing consistent and rigorous study habits. iLEAD doesn’t provide a shortcut to education. Not at all. It provides the flexibility to really learn and succeed.”
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“I joined the team at iLEAD because I can create a curriculum that suits each student.”
Yuco S., Facilitator
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Your staff is always so positive that I think both learners and families want to be a part of it all.
Sandra B.
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“All my teachers support me and are easy to reach out to.”
Learner
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“I like that I’m able to message my teacher about anything I’m struggling with and also that there is no immediate rush to finish something in one day. It’s all based off of my work schedule.”
Learner
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I was able to complete my work between training times, which has allowed me to become the athlete I am today.
iLEAD Online Senior
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The program is excellent.
iLEAD Online Learner
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They work very closely with my child and her curriculum as she works as an actress.
iLEAD Online Parent
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iLEAD Online teaches me different learning skills and prepares me for the future.
iLEAD Online Learner
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Our child has found friends that they meet with in real life.
iLEAD Online Parent
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They give me freedom to work on my own and at my own pace.
iLEAD Online Learner
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“My child is able to go at her own pace with following the timeline.“
Parent
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“Learners have the time to complete the courses while being able to follow outside passions. I think that is very cool and something a traditional school may not have the luxury of offering.”
Justin A., Facilitator
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It’s the quality of the staff: facilitators, special education teachers, counselor, speech and OT specialists… iLEAD Online has selected from a large pool to get the best of the best.
iLEAD Online Parent
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iLEAD Online gives me many choices and opportunities, and the facilitators are kind and understanding.
iLEAD Online Learner
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They communicate with me my child’s strengths and challenges so that we can work together.
iLEAD Online Parent
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I am endlessly grateful to have taken this class. I hope to one day be able to apply my knowledge in the work field, as it has helped me find myself and grow exponentially as a person today.
Learner
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My teachers always answer all questions I have and help me to make sure I fully understand what I am learning. This helps me meet my goal of earning straight As.
iLEAD Online Learner
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Great communication and huge effort to accommodate the individual learner’s needs.
iLEAD Online Parent
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My counselor constantly checks in with me to make sure I’m staying on track, and the facilitators offer office hours so I can join if I ever need any help.
iLEAD Online Learner
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“I feel very welcomed. The teachers are great, always help with homework questions, and overall they really want you to succeed.”
Learner
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I want to put in a good word for your fabulous iLEAD team that saved my children from bullying at their previous school. Thank you for your high-quality, lovely teachers.
iLEAD Online Parent
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There is an abundance of resources provided as well as supportive teachers who are always there if I have any questions or need help.
iLEAD Online Learner
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Very friendly communication with my learner’s teacher.
iLEAD Online Parent
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“My child can learn at their own pace, from home, and still gets great teachers and fun projects.”
Parent
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“iLEAD puts forth effort to make sure the student meets their goals”
Parent
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Love this school!
iLEAD Online Learner
