iLEAD Antelope Valley Hybrid Studio families, please mark your calendar for minimum day on the following date.
These minimum days provide the time needed for Individualized Learning Plans. Please stay tuned for more information about each of these events.
On minimum days, learners are dismissed at the same time that they are released on Fridays (12:30 PM).
Click here for the school year calendar.
Click here for the school year calendar.
At iLEAD AV Exploration, we are committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all our learners. During September, Suicide Prevention Month, our goal is to ensure that learners, families, and friends have access to the resources they need to support mental well-being.
Click below for some resources to help you through difficult times:
Our Family Guidebook includes the following Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Policy:
The Governing Board recognizes that suicide is a major cause of death among youth and should be taken seriously. In order to reduce suicidal behavior and its impact on learners and families, the Director(s) or designee have developed preventive strategies, intervention and postvention procedures. The purpose of this policy is to protect the health and well-being of all learners by having procedures in place to prevent, assess the risk of, intervene in, and respond to suicide.
In order to initiate access to available pupil mental health services, you may contact the following mental health provider: Terri Budke at 661-429-3757. Our school will notify parents/guardians at least twice per year.
Additional resources are available on our Mental Health page.
If you or your child is struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You are not alone, and seeking help is a sign of strength. Together, we can create a community where everyone feels heard, understood, and supported.
At iLEAD AV Studio, we are committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment for all our learners. During September, Suicide Prevention Month, our goal is to ensure that learners, families, and friends have access to the resources they need to support mental well-being.
Click below for some resources to help you through difficult times:
Our Family Guidebook includes the following Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Policy:
The Governing Board recognizes that suicide is a major cause of death among youth and should be taken seriously. In order to reduce suicidal behavior and its impact on learners and families, the Director(s) or designee have developed preventive strategies, intervention and postvention procedures. The purpose of this policy is to protect the health and well-being of all learners by having procedures in place to prevent, assess the risk of, intervene in, and respond to suicide.
In order to initiate access to available pupil mental health services,contact the school counselor or visit https://ileadstudentsupport.org/counseling/.
A minor who is 12 years of age or older may consent to mental health treatment or counseling services if the minor is mature enough to participate intelligently in the outpatient services or counseling services. The professional person treating or counseling the minor is required to consult with the minor before determining whether involvement of the minor’s parent or guardian would be inappropriate. These service providers can bill Medi-Cal as appropriate.
Additional resources are available on our Mental Health page.
If you or your child is struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You are not alone, and seeking help is a sign of strength. Together, we can create a community where everyone feels heard, understood, and supported.
Dear Families,
We are excited to share information about a new program called SUN Bucks (Summer EBT), which provides grocery benefits to help families purchase healthy food during the summer months when school meals are not available. This program is part of California’s ongoing effort to support students and reduce food insecurity.
SUN Bucks provides eligible families with an allocation per child to buy groceries during the summer. These benefits are provided through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, similar to a debit card, and can be used at most grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
Your child may qualify for SUN Bucks if your household meets any of the following:
Learners are not automatically eligible for SUN Bucks just because they attend a provision school. To receive SUN Bucks benefits, families must submit a Universal Benefits Application for this school year. Eligibility is determined through this application, and families who do not apply will not be considered for SUN Bucks.
If your learner is in foster care, migrant, homeless, or already qualifies for programs like CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal (within income limits), they may be directly certified and do not need to submit an application. However, the application may ask you to provide their associated case number to confirm eligibility.
Please note: SUN Bucks eligibility CANNOT be determined using the Household Data Collection Form (HDC) that was completed during school registration. You must submit a current meal application to qualify.
You can apply for free/reduced-price meals online at: https://mealtimeapps.com.
The eligibility period for 2025 SUN Bucks is through September 2, 2025. The eligibility period for 2026 SUN Bucks is July 1, 2025, to August 31, 2026. Applications submitted between July 1, 2025, and September 2, 2025, will make students eligible for both 2025 and 2026 SUN Bucks.
Please also be aware that 2025 SUN Bucks cards will not be mailed out until late summer/fall 2025. Families who submit applications and who become eligible later, may receive their benefits in late summer or fall. 2026 SUN Bucks cards will not be mailed out until June/July of 2026.
For more information about the SUN Bucks Program, you can visit https://ca.p-ebt.org/sunbucks.
Thank you for your attention to this important opportunity. We want to ensure all our learners have access to the resources they need, even when school is out for the summer.
iLEAD Antelope Valley Exploration uses ParentSquare for school-to-home communications. Here’s what you can do with ParentSquare:
If you haven’t yet done so, please see below for instructions to activate your account.
iLEAD Antelope Valley Studio uses ParentSquare for school-to-home communications. Here’s what you can do with ParentSquare:
If you haven’t yet done so, please see below for instructions to activate your account.
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 Antelope Valley community and outlines our expectations, policies, and procedures for the school year.
You can view the guidebook online at https://ileadav.org/ilead-antelope-valley-family-guidebook. Please reach out to the school office if you would like a printed copy.
We look forward to a great school year!
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 Antelope Valley Exploration community and outlines our expectations, policies, and procedures for the school year.
You can view the guidebook online at https://ileadav.org/ilead-antelope-valley-exploration-family-guidebook. Please reach out to the school office if you would like a printed copy or if you have any questions.
We look forward to a great school year!
You’re invited to El Dorado SELPA’s informational presentation designed to help parents/caregivers of learners with autism navigate the challenges of homework completion. This one-hour webinar will provide you with practical tools and strategies to help your child succeed.
