School for Independent Learners

Advance your math this summer at SIL!

After strong interest from families and students, we’re excited to introduce a new course offering designed to help high school students build confidence and momentum in math.

Want to learn more about our program and what we’re offering this summer?

Join us for our Open House this week:

📅 Thursday, March 19th
⏰ 6:30 PM

Join us for our upcoming Open House to learn how SIL supports motivated students through personalized academics and a welcoming, connected community.

Whether you’re looking for a focused summer experience or hoping to begin for-credit classes at any time during the year, SIL offers flexible enrollment to meet your student where they are.

• Skip a math track over the summer and move confidently into the next course
• Strengthen foundations before the upcoming school year
• Enroll in advanced or accelerated courses
• Take for-credit classes on a flexible schedule
• Benefit from small-group classes or 1:1 instruction
• Find a flexible, inclusive environment that supports both traditional and homeschool students

RSVP TODAY!

sileducation.org/openhouse

Advance a Full Year of Math This Summer

For motivated students ready to skip or advance a math track, our Summer Math Acceleration Program allows students to bridge one full year of math and enter the fall prepared for the next level.
Group summer classes and 1:1 instruction available—students can start now.

Credit-eligible. Limited enrollment.

Your generosity changes lives!
Help us meet our year-end goal and ensure equitable access to student-centered education. 💙

👉 sileducation.org/ohme-giving

SIL Summer Planning Survey!

Hello from School for Independent Learners,

We’re planning our Summer 2026 programming and would love your feedback.
Please take a moment to share your student’s interests so we can design learning opportunities that best support our community.

This survey takes about 1-2 minutes.

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🎉 Big News! We’re thrilled to announce that Ned Johnson, co-author of The Self-Driven Child, will be the Guest Speaker at the Inclusive Schools Group Online School & Resource Fair this Friday, November 7th at 12 PM PT!

Ned is a nationally recognized author and speaker whose work blends neuroscience, psychology, and decades of experience helping students thrive. His books — The Self-Driven Child, The Thriving Child, and What Do You Say? — offer practical, compassionate tools for raising confident, self-driven learners.

🌟 About the Inclusive Schools Group Online Fair
Are you a parent, teacher, or education consultant looking for the right school or service for a neurodiverse student? Join us to meet 36+ Bay Area schools and service providers supporting students with ADHD, giftedness, 2e profiles, dyslexia/dyscalculia, ASD, executive functioning challenges, and other learning differences.

During the fair, you’ll have the opportunity to connect directly with admissions officers, school leaders, and specialists in small 20-minute breakout rooms — the perfect chance to ask personalized questions about curriculum, culture, and student support.

🗓️ Friday, November 7, 2025 | 12:00–1:30 PM PT (Zoom)
🎟️ Free for families and educators!
👉 Register here: www.inclusiveschoolsgroup.org/fairs

Dear Community,

Our students are excited to host a Community ASL Gathering — a welcoming space for all ages and all ASL skill levels. Whether you’re just starting out or already fluent, this is a great chance to connect, practice, and enjoy time together.

Please see their attached flyer for details.

🤝 Everyone in the community is welcome!
🗓️ October 11th from 11-1
📍 915 N San Antonio Rd, Los Altos

We hope you’ll join us for this student-driven event.

Warmly,
SIL

📚 Back to School! 📚

We’re excited to welcome back our students and faculty, along with new faces joining our community this year! 🌟
With open enrollment, students can join us at any time. We offer for-credit education in a personalized 1:1 setting, designed to support each student’s unique learning needs and goals.

✨ Join us at our upcoming Open House to learn more about our school!

sileducation.org/openhouse

☀️ Summer at SIL: Chemistry Labs with Dr. Tim! 🔬

It’s not too late to spark some summer learning! Join us for a special week of hands-on labs. Whether your student wants to brush up on skills or dive into new experiments, this is the perfect chance to engage with real lab work in a supportive, small-group setting.

Spots are limited and we offer affordable pricing.

📅 Dates: July 14- 18 10am - 12pm
📍 Location: School for Independent Learners, Los Altos
💡 Open to students from any school or homeschoolers

Sileducation.org

🎓✨ Congratulations to the Class of 2025! ✨🎓

We are so proud of each and every one of you—your dedication, growth, and resilience have inspired us all. As you take your next steps into the world, know that you’ll always be part of the SIL family. 💙

Here’s to new beginnings, bold dreams, and a future that’s brighter because of you. 🎉

☀️ Summer at SIL is Booking Up Fast! ☀️

Don't miss out! Our for-credit courses, enrichment workshops, and engaging summer camps are filling up quickly. Whether your student is looking to get ahead, catch up, or just dive into something fun and meaningful—we've got a spot for them!

sileducation.org/summer-2025