Free, Public TK-12 School in Agua Dulce, CA
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At iLEAD Agua Dulce, we’re dedicated to empowering kids to become lifelong learners and leaders. Located in beautiful 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
- Collaboration and Entrepreneurship
- Unique Learning Environments, Including a Makery, Exploratorium, Music Lab, Outdoor Classroom
- Caring, Credentialed Educators
- WASC Accredited
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What Our Families Are Saying
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“I have freedom and can share my opinion and show what I think.”
Learner
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“Everyone at the school is so involved and creates an amazing environment for learners and their families.”
Parent
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“Excellent! Great facilitators, great school leader.”
Danika H.
Parent
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“We love that they give learners the opportunity to learn in different ways, the smaller classroom size, and the after-school help.”
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
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“The support staff is phenomenal, and the facilitators’ investment in the individual students is unparalleled!”
Parent
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“The greatest strength of being at iLEAD Agua Dulce is that I can work at my own pace.”
Learner
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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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“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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“The projects allow us to do our work in a fun way, and we also get to make meaningful connections with partners.“
Learner
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“Changing to iLEAD was the best decision. I wish we would have done it sooner. My kids absolutely love that they can play and be kids!”
Michelle Z.
Parent
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“The play-based learning is perfect for all kids and really helps them expend excess energy in a positive way.”
Georgie G.
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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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“iLEAD Agua Dulce is a school filled with love, fun and learning.”
Briley B.
Parent
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“My girls both LOVE it. And I love it for them.”
Cynthia V.
Parent
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“Thank you, iLEAD Agua Dulce! You all are truly amazing.”
Sheri W.
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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“The teachers are so understanding. If you’re struggling with anything, they’re always there to back you up for that extra support.”
Learner
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“I especially appreciate the individual approach to learning. There are specific goals for each of my children to meet.“
Parent
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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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“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 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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“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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“I love the schools sports programs, large playgrounds, and easy-to-understand curriculum.”
Learner
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“The school helps us learn better, and we feel safe.”
Learner
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“Their academics are great. Challenging and keep kiddos engaged. The hands-on experiences they have are the best.“
Jessica M.
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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’m happy my children get to learn at their own pace.”
Parent
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“The greatest strength of my school is the teachers. They genuinely care about their students, and it makes learning so much easier.”
Learner
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“The greatest strength of the school is providing a safe environment to have fun and learn at the same time.”
Parent
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“I love that the kids are able to learn in different environments (inside and outside) and apply different types of hands-on learning.”
Parent
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“I absolutely love it for my middle schoolers. iLEAD is a perfect fit.”
Lizzy W.
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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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“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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“I love that they teach the kids how to take care of the animals and the plants.
Parent
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“I love the campus, the rigor of the work, and the community on campus.”
Georgie G.
Parent
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“The facilitators and staff are amazing at keeping things on track.”
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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“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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“The confidence it has built in my children is amazing. Their confidence continues to grow every year.”
Parent
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“iLEAD Agua Dulce does not feel like a typical school. It feels like a community that truly believes in developing the whole child.”
Raphael H.
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“We love the iLEAD family, and we’re proud of our school!”
The Perezes
Parents
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“They listen to each student’s needs and nurture their individuality and interests.”
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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“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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“I like the kids I go to school with. Makes school fun.”
Ori A.
High Schooler
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“I especially like that the learners themselves are involved with their curriculum and able to inquire with curiosity to better individualize their learning process.”
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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“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 garden, makery, etc. are good for the learners because we learn and try new things.”
Learner
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“The experiences and the things these kiddos learn are lifelong skills, not just book smarts.”
Jessica M.
Parent
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“They get to develop themselves through becoming brave, strong, confident leaders, embracing their authentic selves.”
Jessica M.
Parent
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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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“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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“Kids just show up and smile. Bravo to all the learners, facilitators, and parents.”
Lynn M.
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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“We are very happy with our wonderful school community.”
Parent
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“I like that as a parent I can be involved with my child’s learning and be a part of their education.”
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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“I appreciate the freedoms we are given in this school. I think it helps us become accustomed to managing our own adult life in the future.”
Learner
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“The learners are involved and participate in their own education.”
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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“I appreciate the social-emotional approach to learning, fostering a safe environment to encourage a lifelong love for learning.”
Parent
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“I love the school program and staff!”
Maria M.
Parent
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“The sense of community at the school is strong and one of its best assets. “
Parent
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“I love the community the kids have built with the other learners and that they continue to grow with each other.”
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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“Great educators, amazing school. We love our school.”
Mason H.
Parent
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“The kids are engaged and part of each other’s academic journey.”
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 greatest strength of the school is the help that we get as students when needed.”
Learner
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“This program allows our children to still be children while making learning fun.”
Parent