Free Public School Serving Grades TK-12
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At iLEAD Agua Dulce, we’re dedicated to empowering lifelong learners prepared to LEAD. Located conveniently in Agua Dulce, CA, our free public school offers a supportive and inspiring educational experience.
Why Choose iLEAD Agua Dulce?
- Play-Based and Project-Based Learning
- Personalized Education
- Independent Critical Thinking
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Career Programme
- Collaboration and Entrepreneurship
- Unique Learning Environments, Including a Makery, Exploratorium, Music Lab, Outdoor Classroom
- Caring, Credentialed Educators
- WASC Accredited
Want to experience iLEAD Agua Dulce’s campus for yourself? Please fill out the form below to reserve your spot for a tour. Our dedicated team looks forward to meeting you and answering your questions.
What Our Families Are Saying
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“Having the ability to move around is something I like about iLEAD AD High School. Flexible seating for all!”
Liam Wiliamson
High Schooler
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“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
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“I love the school program and staff!”
Maria M.
Parent
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“So grateful that my son gets to continue his education at iLEAD Agua Dulce. They just get it!”
Karen N.E.
Parent
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“The faculty is so sharp and caring and really have creative methods to engage the kids!”
Madeline B.
Parent
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“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
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“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
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“There is something truly special about a school that empowers individual authenticity in order to strengthen the community.”
Ms. Elsa
Facilitator
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“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
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“My son flourishes with the hands-on learning. We need schools like this; not all children learn the same way.”
Mason H.
Parent
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“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
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“When I picked him up, he said he wants to stay at school forever! Thank you, iLEAD!”
Jenna P.
Parent
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“I like the kids I go to school with. Makes school fun.”
Ori A.
High Schooler
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“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
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“Thank you, iLEAD Agua Dulce! You all are truly amazing.”
Sheri W.
Parent
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“I absolutely love their emphasis on play/outdoor education and how that plays such an integral role in children’s development.”
Angie T.
Parent
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“We are a homeschool family that uses iLEAD as our umbrella school. We feel supported by iLEAD in our independent learning.”
Rylee V.
Parent
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“Our kids really enjoy the activities and love that they can express themselves through play.”
Tiffany S.
Parent
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“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
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“We love the iLEAD family, and we’re proud of our school!”
The Perezes
Parents
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“Great educators, amazing school. We love our school.”
Mason H.
Parent
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“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
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“The tenets of iLEAD merged with ‘Leader in Me’ are the basis of the school’s success.”
Parent
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“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
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“Kids just show up and smile. Bravo to all the learners, facilitators, and parents.”
Lynn M.
Parent
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“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
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“iLEAD Agua Dulce is a school filled with love, fun and learning.”
Briley B.
Parent
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“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
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“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
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“Excellent! Great facilitators, great school leader.”
Danika H.
Parent
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“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
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“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
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“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