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Why We Use the Terms ‘Facilitator’ and ‘Learner’

What’s the difference between a teacher and a facilitator?

A teacher and a facilitator are both educators, but they have different roles and responsibilities in the learning process. While a teacher’s role is more focused on imparting knowledge and instructing students, a facilitator’s role is more focused on guiding and supporting learners in their learning process. To help learners master core academic content, a facilitator may use a variety of techniques, such as group discussions, projects, and inquiry-based learning.

What’s the difference between a student and a learner?

In a traditional educational setting, the role of the student is to attend classes, complete assignments, and pass exams to demonstrate their knowledge and competency. A learner, on the other hand, is someone who is engaged in the process of acquiring knowledge and skills. The term “learner” implies a more active and self-directed approach to education, while “student” implies a more passive and dependent approach. A learner takes ownership of their learning process, seeking out information and experiences that will help them achieve their goals, while a student typically follows a more structured and prescribed approach to learning.

How do facilitators support learners at iLEAD AV?

At iLEAD AV, our fully credentialed facilitators challenge our learners to master core academic content by providing real-world problems to solve, which helps learners connect what they are learning to real-world applications and increases their motivation to learn. Our facilitators encourage collaboration, foster creativity and innovation, provide support and guidance, and create a safe and supportive learning environment. They provide emotional support, celebrate successes, help learners learn from their mistakes, and support them as they dive into deeper learning. As a result, our learners not only master core academic content but gain crucial skills for success in life, including critical thinking and problem-solving, collaboration, effective communication, self-directed learning, and a growth mind-set.

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Message from the iLEAD AV Exploration Director

Dear iLEAD AV Exploration Families,

We hope you’ve enjoyed this school year and your home study experience.

This week we will wrap up our school year. Your educational facilitators will have work listed in SeeSaw for your learners. Be sure to sign up for your curriculum return if you haven’t already. The last Learning Logs of the year will be sent on Friday, so please watch for those and sign. Lastly, Master Agreements will be sent to you in the month of June.

We have loved working with all of you and look forward to the next school year! Have a wonderful summer! We will see you on Meet the Facilitator Night on Monday, August 14!

With gratitude,

Terri Budke
Director of North LA County Exploration

2023-24 Enrollment!

We still have a few spots available for new learners for the 2023-24 school year. Do you know anyone who would benefit from our program next year? Please invite them to enroll!

Curriculum Return Week

Curriculum return week will be held the week of June 12. Your EF sent a sign-up sheet via email. Please select a time and date that you will return all your curriculum. Please return all items. A partly used workbook is still good to have on hand in case a child enrolls late or we need some work for workshop time. If you are returning to iLEAD AV Exploration next school year, you can hold on to your Chromebook and math manipulatives. If you are not returning, be sure to return those items as well as your books. Don’t forget the charger for the Chromebook. Thanks!

Re-enrollment Paperwork

Re-enrollment paperwork needs to be completed ASAP through Reg-Online. If you need assistance, please call our office at 661-494-7442 and set up an appointment with AdrieAnna. She will be happy to assist you over the phone or in person.

Upcoming Events

Mon.-Fri., 6/12-16: Curriculum Return Week
Fri., 6/16: Last Day of 2022-23 School Year – Learning Logs Signed