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Individualized Learning Plans: September 25-26 and October 3

iLEAD AV Studio focuses on a holistic approach to education, nurturing the whole child by developing both their social-emotional and academic skills.

At the start of each school year, instead of a traditional parent-teacher conference, iLEAD AV Studio learners, facilitators, and parents/guardians work together to create an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). This living document guides each learner’s instruction and social-emotional growth throughout the year. The team continues to collaborate, reflecting on, monitoring, and adjusting the ILP as needed.

The main purpose of the ILP is to empower learners to become active participants in their own education. Learners reflect on their achievements, identify areas for improvement, and evaluate their progress. This process starts with basic self-assessment for younger students and builds their ability to critically evaluate their own growth over time.

Throughout the year, learners and facilitators regularly meet to review assessment data, reflect on what they’ve accomplished, and set new goals. Learners also maintain a portfolio to showcase their reflections and progress throughout the school year.

Please look for a sign-up option from your learner’s facilitator and plan to attend your Individualized Learning Plan meeting on September 25, 26, or October 3 to support your learner’s growth.

 

About iLEAD AV Studio:

iLEAD AV Studio is a free public TK-8 school in Lancaster, CA, that fosters personalized education through project-based learning, social-emotional development, independent critical thinking. Our approach integrates technology and the arts, encourages entrepreneurship and collaboration, and values family participation. Our unique hands-on projects, including aerospace and glider-flight opportunities, prepare learners for success in high-demand careers. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and find us at www.ileadav.org.

Join our exciting school today!

iLEAD AV Studio Minimum Day: September 25

iLEAD AV Studio families, please mark your calendar for minimum day on the following date.

  • Thursday, September 25

This minimum day provides the time needed for Individualized Learning Plans. Please look for a sign-up from your learner’s facilitator.

On minimum days, learners are dismissed at the same time that they are released on Fridays (12:30 PM).

iLEAD AV Exploration Family Meetup at California Science Center: September 25

iLEAD AV Exploration families, we are thrilled to kick off another year of fantastic family meetups with you! We’re starting with an exciting one! Meet us at the California Science Center for a day of scientific exploration and fun with friends. Parking is $20, but admission is free! We’ll see you there on September 25 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Upcoming Events

iLEAD AV Studio

  • Thur., 9/25: Minimum Day – All Grades
  • Thur.-Fri., 9/25-26: Individualized Learning Plans
  • Tue., 9/30: Glider on Campus Day
  • Sat., 10/4: 8th Grade First Glider Flights
  • Thur., 10/9: School-Wide Soaring Aeronautics Project Presentation of Learning
  • Thur., 10/9: iSUPPORT Meeting, 5:00 PM
  • Mon.-Fri., 10/13 – 10/17: Mid-Fall Break – No School for Learners – Staff Professional Development

Click here for the school year calendar.

iLEAD AV Exploration (Home Study)

  • Thur., 9/25: California Science Center Meetup
  • Mon.-Fri., 10/6-10:  LP 2 Meeting Week
  • Tue., 10/7: iSUPPORT Meeting, 3:00-3:45 PM
  • Tue., 10/7: Get the Tea with Tina and Terri, 3:45-4:00 PM
  • Fri., 10/10: End of LP2: Work Samples Due & Activity Logs Signed
  • Mon.-Fri., 10/13 – 10/17: Mid-Fall Break – No School for Learners – Staff Professional Development
  • Thur., 10/23: The Great Shakeout
  • Thur., 10/30: Field Trip to Underwood Farms
  • Fri., 10/31: Fall Festival at the Park 10:00-11:30 AM

Click here for the school year calendar.

iLEAD AV Studio Glider on Campus Day: September 30

At iLEAD Antelope Valley, all grades (TK-8) are participating in our school-wide Soaring Aeronautics Project! Through this project, learners discover the engineering design process and learn about aerodynamics. The history of flight, anatomy of birds, current experimental gliders, and meteorology are woven in to extend and enhance knowledge, giving meaning to research and writing.

On Tuesday, September 30, all iLEAD AV learners will have a chance to interact with a full-scale glider on our campus. We’ll learn from glider pilots about flight controls, and families are welcome!

iLEAD AV Studio Glider on Campus

On Saturday, October 4, our 8th graders will have the opportunity to fly a real glider.

Finally, on Thursday, October 9, we will host a school-wide Presentation of Learning Day. Mark your calendar and get ready to learn so much about aeronautics from our learners that day!

Special thanks to iLEAD Student Aerospace Projects for their guidance with this exciting project!

 

About iLEAD AV Studio:

iLEAD AV Studio is a free public TK-8 school in Lancaster, CA, that fosters personalized education through project-based learning, social-emotional development, independent critical thinking. Our approach integrates technology and the arts, encourages entrepreneurship and collaboration, and values family participation. Our unique hands-on projects, including aerospace and glider-flight opportunities, prepare learners for success in high-demand careers. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook and find us at www.ileadav.org.

Join our exciting school today!

iLEAD AV Studio iSUPPORT Meeting: October 9

iLEAD AV Studio thrives thanks to our incredible family volunteers, and we’d love for you to be a part of it!

Please join us for our iSUPPORT meeting and leadership election on Thursday, October 9, at 5:00 PM via Zoom. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how you can get involved, whether it’s volunteering in the classroom, chaperoning field trips, or helping to plan special events.

Throughout the school year, iSUPPORT will meet on the first Thursday of each month. These meetings are a great way to stay updated on campus happenings and connect with other families.

We truly value our volunteers and can’t wait to see you there!

iLEAD AV Exploration K-2 Amira Benchmark Assessments: September 15-19

This year, iLEAD AV Exploration has partnered with Amira Learning in support of our readers. Amira is a digital reading tool that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to assess learners’ reading mastery and coach them through new reading skills. Here is an overview of Amira for families like ours who are using the platform at home.

During the week of September 15, our school will administer Benchmark Assessments through Amira to grades K-2 so that we can:

  • Assess learners’ reading proficiency levels
  • Screen learners for potential risk of dyslexia
  • Identify individual learner’s areas of need or additional support

In addition to taking the Benchmark Assessment, learners will also use Amira’s “Practice” mode to strengthen their reading skills. They will read out loud, receive interventions and support, and talk about the story they’ve read to build their comprehension skills.

Amira is a program committed to AI safety for learners. Amira uses AI to select from a predetermined set of interventions and responses. Amira does not pull from the internet and cannot respond to learners outside of the curated options vetted by humans. All learner data is protected and owned by the district. Our team has been thoroughly impressed with their efficacy data and work with education researchers to develop the best product for learners.

Based on the information from Amira’s assessment and practice components, it’s possible we will contact you about additional support and resources for your learner. We appreciate your partnership as we help our learners become stronger readers!

Please do not hesitate to reach out to your EF with questions.

iLEAD AV Exploration Family Meetup at California Science Center: September 25

iLEAD AV Exploration families, we are thrilled to kick off another year of fantastic family meetups with you! We’re starting with an exciting one! Meet us at the California Science Center for a day of scientific exploration and fun with friends. Parking is $20, but admission is free! We’ll see you there on September 25 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.