Culture and Curriculum
Exploring iLEAD Agua Dulce Culture: Habit 3 of the 7 Habits
This week, we look at Habit #3: Put First Things First. This habit, which all of us at iLEAD Agua Dulce are working to put into practice, is all about… Read More
Exploring iLEAD Agua Dulce Culture: Habit 2 of the 7 Habits
When was the last time you went on a trip to a new place without first looking up directions? Unless you have a superhuman sense of direction, you searched for… Read More
Exploring iLEAD Agua Dulce Culture: Habit 1 of the 7 Habits
Last week, we introduced a vital element of iLEAD Agua Dulce’s approach to education — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Learning and practicing the 7 Habits has been… Read More
Exploring iLEAD Agua Dulce Culture: The 7 Habits
At iLEAD Agua Dulce, our educational model is driven by much more than simply making sure children are good students. Rather, it’s focused on equipping them to be lifelong learners… Read More
iLEAD Agua Dulce Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Grit
What does it take to really succeed? Some might call it drive or determination. At iLEAD Agua Dulce, we like to call it grit, and it is a crucial component… Read More
iLEAD Agua Dulce Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Zest
“Enthusiasm is the electricity of life.” —Gordon Parks Central to the iLEAD Agua Dulce approach to project-based learning is a belief that education works best when it’s energetic. Rather than… Read More
iLEAD Agua Dulce Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Curiosity
“Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” — Golda Meir Within the iLEAD Agua Dulce education model, we believe kids… Read More
iLEAD Agua Dulce Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Self-Control
By definition, social-emotional learning (SEL) helps kids tap into their emotions and how they affect what they do. So it should follow that an essential component of SEL is an… Read More
iLEAD Agua Dulce Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Gratitude
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include… Read More
iLEAD Agua Dulce Culture: Components of Social-Emotional Learning — Growth Mindset
At iLEAD Agua Dulce, we believe when kids learn how to face challenges, they grow into leaders. As part of our emphasis on social-emotional learning (SEL), we believe it’s important… Read More
