SCVi is set to host Dr. Yong Zhao, a nationally renowned author and speaker, as the iLEAD school starts the 2019-2020 school year, officials said.

Zhao’s presentation, which is open to iLEAD families, stakeholders and the general public, is the kickoff of a week of professional development and training for iLEAD Schools’ instructional staff, according to an iLEAD school news release.

The iLEAD philosophy and approach to education has been greatly influenced by Zhao’s work focusing on the implications of globalization and technology on education.

“One of his most inspiring books is ‘Catching Up or Leading the Way: American Education in the Age of Globalization,'” the news release said.

A Foundations Distinguished Professor in the School of Education with an appointment in the School of Business at the University of Kansas, Dr. Zhao has published over 100 articles and 30 books, including “What Works May Hurt: Side Effects in Education,” “Reach for Greatness: Personalizable Education for All Children” and “Counting What Counts: Reframing Education Outcomes.”

iLEAD Schools offer a student-centered approach to education that focuses on project-based and social-emotional learning principles.

Its curriculum is designed to equip students with critical thinking, problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills necessary to succeed in a 21st century world, according to officials.

The iLEAD schools are a tuition-free, public charter school organization serving grades TK-12, iLEAD California’s programs which include SCVi Charter, iLEAD’S founding school, iLEAD Agua Dulce, sites in Antelope Valley and online and homeschool programs.

The presentation is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 5, starting at 9:11 a.m., according to event organizers.

The presentation is set to be at Higher Vision Church, located at 28776 The Old Road in Valencia.

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