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Now Enrolling Grades TK-12

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Welcome to iLEAD Agua Dulce, a FREE public charter school in Agua Dulce, California, serving grades TK-12.

At iLEAD, we see the leader in your child. That’s why we’ve built an engaging educational experience that not only meets but exceeds the standards, with a focus on your child’s unique strengths and playful love of learning. Experience personalized, relationship-driven learning empowering individuals to grow and LEAD.


Why iLEAD Agua Dulce?
  • Unique outdoor classroom learning environment.
  • Play-based learning.
  • Personalized education.
  • Project-based learning.
  • Career & Technical Education (CTE).
  • UC a-g approved coursework.
  • Social-emotional learning.
  • Innovative, independent critical thinking.
  • Entrepreneurship and collaboration.
  • Technology focus.
  • Open, fun learning environments.
  • Athletics.
  • Critter Crew: Farm animal friends on campus.
  • Hands-on aerospace opportunities.
  • Family participation.
  • Small-town community collaborative projects.
  • Learning options: Site-based and independent study (home study).

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What Our Families Are Saying

  • “I absolutely love their emphasis on play/outdoor education and how that plays such an integral role in children’s development.”
    Angie T.

    Parent

  • “Great educators, amazing school. We love our school.”
    Mason H.

    Parent

  • “When I picked him up, he said he wants to stay at school forever! Thank you, iLEAD!”
    Jenna P.

    Parent

  • “Thank you, iLEAD Agua Dulce! You all are truly amazing.”
    Sheri W.

    Parent

  • “iLEAD AD inspires kids to ponder, be authentic, be leaders, work collaboratively, and be intrinsically motivated. And best of all, my kids are happy.”
    Heidi H.

    Parent

  • “I love the social-emotional learning, the project-based learning, and the farm, and the teachers are wonderful. My kids love going to school!”
    Parent

  • “The tenets of iLEAD merged with ‘Leader in Me’ are the basis of the school’s success.”
    Parent

  • “They really work with students and families to make their educational program accessible. Administration and my child’s facilitators, special education representative, and counselor have been very accommodating and supportive. They have made numerous accommodations and offered additional educational assistance to her on a near daily basis. They have also helped her socially and emotionally. The school has a great program and great staff.”
    Parent

  • “The outdoor classroom, animals, gardens, tree climbing, playing in all types of weather and the other special programs greatly promote healthy brain and physical development.”
    Lisa Latimer

    Founding Director

  • “The school encourages learners to grow at their own pace while still meeting the expectations and milestones of the grade level. They also provide play-based learning, which is so refreshing.”
    Parent

  • “My son flourishes with the hands-on learning. We need schools like this; not all children learn the same way.”
    Mason H.

    Parent

  • “It is a wonderful, warm, and inviting community where everyone seems to be like-minded and really cares about the children. If a child is a more advanced learner, then they get the opportunity to go beyond the typical limitation.”
    Parent

  • “So grateful that my son gets to continue his education at iLEAD Agua Dulce. They just get it!”
    Karen N.E.

    Parent

  • “I love the school program and staff!”
    Maria M.

    Parent

  • “I like that it’s different than a traditional school. I like that kids don’t sit all day. They have classes outside of the classroom, allowing them to have a hands-on learning experience.”
    Parent

  • “I love how the school is very family oriented, how it values parent participation. Most importantly, my son feels safe and encouraged to continue strengthening his abilities and knowledge.”
    Parent

  • “The faculty is so sharp and caring and really have creative methods to engage the kids!”
    Madeline B.

    Parent

  • “Having the ability to move around is something I like about iLEAD AD High School. Flexible seating for all!”
    Liam Wiliamson

    High Schooler

  • “iLEAD Agua Dulce is a beautiful balance between a small community and global opportunity. The best part is that it gives learners the chance to think globally while acting locally.”
    Ms. Elsa

    Facilitator

  • “I am thoroughly impressed that the teachers genuinely care about their students. The facilitators and administration are great leaders by example, and I hold them in the highest regard. Everyone who I have met that works there is a great role model and inspires learning for the kids they teach.”
    Parent

  • “Kids just show up and smile. Bravo to all the learners, facilitators, and parents.”
    Lynn M.

    Parent

  • “Our kids really enjoy the activities and love that they can express themselves through play.”
    Tiffany S.

    Parent

  • “It’s easier to get work done when I decide my own schedule and reliable help is always available during workshop time.”
    Seamus B.

    High Schooler

  • “There is something truly special about a school that empowers individual authenticity in order to strengthen the community.”
    Ms. Elsa

    Facilitator

  • “Being in an independent study model allowed me to work at my own pace and get ahead in my classes. I am graduating a year early!”
    Desi M.

    Graduate

  • “My favorite thing about being in an independent study program is that I get to work at my own pace. It makes school less stressful because I have control over my learning.”
    Sadie J.

    High Schooler

  • “I like the kids I go to school with. Makes school fun.” 
    Ori A.

    High Schooler

  • “I love the social-emotional learning, that the teachers assess the student without tests (unless it’s required by the state), the project-based learning, the farm, and the teachers are wonderful. My kids love going to school!”
    Parent

  • “We are a homeschool family that uses iLEAD as our umbrella school. We feel supported by iLEAD in our independent learning.”
    Rylee V.

    Parent

  • “We love the iLEAD family, and we’re proud of our school!”
    The Perezes

    Parents

  • “I love how my daughter is learning so much through play and the connections she has made with her facilitator and peers.”
    Wendy R.

    Parent

  • “Excellent! Great facilitators, great school leader.”
    Danika H.

    Parent

  • “iLEAD Agua Dulce is a school filled with love, fun and learning.”
    Briley B.

    Parent

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