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06.18.2025

How Individualized Learning Empowers Every Learner at iLEAD AV Exploration

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Every child is unique, wonderfully talented, and inherently valuable. That’s why iLEAD AV Exploration is committed to individualized learning, an educational approach that tailors instruction to meet each learner’s distinct needs, abilities, and interests. We use a wide array of learning opportunities to create a personalized academic experience, empowering learners to progress at their pace, explore passions, and receive personalized support. This learner-centered approach inspires kids to engage and grow.

Personalized Roadmap: The Individualized Learning Plan (ILP)

A cornerstone of our approach is the Individualized Learning Plan (ILP). At the beginning of each school year, our students (learners), with their facilitators (teachers) and parents, create an ILP. This plan includes academic goals (aligned with Common Core State Standards) and social-emotional goals. These goals are woven into yearlong targets, which the learner and facilitator continuously monitor, assess, and reflected upon. With clear expectations and opportunities to showcase their talents, learners are motivated to grow and achieve their goals.

Empowering Learners: Learner-Led Conferences

Students at iLEAD AV Exploration learn to evaluate their progress. At least twice per year, they lead portfolio-based Learner-Led Conferences with their facilitators and parents. During these meetings, learners present their accomplishments, discuss strengths, and identify areas for growth. Facilitators coach them to confidently direct these discussions. These conferences ensure accountability and empower learners to take ownership of their learning journey.

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Flexible Learning for All: The iLEAD AV Exploration Advantage

iLEAD AV Exploration recognizes that “how” a child learns is as vital as “what” they learn. Our unique blended model combines classroom and non-classroom-based public education, adapting to each learner’s needs. We develop individualized programs to optimize every child’s learning potential. Whether learning primarily at home or utilizing our on-site small-group lessons, our independent study program equips learners with research-based skills and prepares them for real-world interaction.

Inspiring Lifelong Learners

Our mission at iLEAD AV Exploration is to inspire learners to become creative problem solvers, compassionate leaders, collaborative team members, and responsible citizens with a lifelong love of learning. Through personalized instruction and active learning, we celebrate each child’s individuality, helping them discover their highest potential in the environment that suits them best. We ensure every child gains the skills and knowledge needed for college and the demands of the workplace.

 

About iLEAD AV Exploration:

iLEAD AV Exploration is a free public TK-8 school independent study program in Lancaster, CA, where flexibility meets robust support. Our credentialed educators empower each family’s journey with personalized guidance, award-winning curriculum, technology, vendor funds, engaging field trips, and the convenience of free drop-off workshops. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook, and find us at ileadav.org/av-exploration.

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