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Are You Ready For Calculus?

New, for the 2026 – 2027 school year, we’re offering Calculus! While we have offered tutoring in Calculus, this is the first time that we’ve had a class!

Should you take calculus?

Yes… but not just to look good on an application. Calculus is the creme de la creme. The bow on all of math. The ribbon that makes all of math come together. In short: calculus brings the beauty of the universe into a few simple ideas.

It’s rather shocking that it can be so simple. But, what you’ll gain is in depth analytical skills. An understanding of synthesis, hierarchy, and comparisons. These skills transcend the subject matter and help you in your daily life! (And the comparisons of rates will help you understand that awkward thing of your car being next to another car at the same speed.)

Class Goals

Our class will be conceptual based, aligned to the AP AB test. However, we will push the limits (pun most definitely intended) and build conceptual understanding of math to its real word connections in science. Students will be prepared to take the mid-May test and ready to start using Calculus in everyday life.

Calculus ’26-’27

$385.00

Tuesdays & Thursdays

11:00 – 12:30

$385/month

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Schedule Changes For 3-8 Classes

Our 3-5 & 6-8 Classes Are Now On Mondays & Wednesdays!

We’ve been asked to move our classes for elementary and middle school students to Mondays and Fridays so others can join us in this wonderful learning opportunity! We hope that this opportunity will let other families from Home Based Partnership, Trivium, Heartland, and more join us!

Now that we’re on for Mondays… you’ll probably want to know that our schedule includes all the regular Monday holidays and traditional school breaks built into our academic calendar.

We’re tidying things up to make sure everything shows this change!

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Literature + Language + History = Humanities

We’re trying something new this year for our high school students! Instead of having two of English and World History, we’re combing them both into a humanities block!

This is exciting for several reasons! First, we can be efficient and deliberate with choosing assignments. We can cut down on double work! We all have limited time today, so why work about creating extra work?

Second, humanities creates more context for us to understand human accomplishments! History, literature, art, and science are all part of the integrative experience! By blending them together, we can understand the past better. When we understand the pat better, we can take action on the present.

Third, students will be reading more genres, including non-fiction and biographies! By reading a wide range of books and texts, we will all understand how truth, emotions, and argument all fit together.

What We’ll Cover

Our main history text will be World History for US All. This program is available for free online at UCLA!

Topics of discussion include:

  • Ancient Greek, Roman, and Judaeo laws, values, and traditions
  • The Dark Ages’ transition into the Renaissance & Reformation
  • Revolutions & Enlightenment
  • The Industrial Revolutions
  • Imperialism & Colonialism
  • WWI, WWII, and The Cold War
  • 21st Century Transitions

Our Reading Selections will include:

  • Selections from Plato’s Republic
  • Sophocles’s Antigone
  • Student Selected Biographies of Inventors
  • Enlightenment Philosophy, including Pane’s Common Sense
  • Dickens’ Oliver Twist
  • 20th Century Poetry

It’s Perfect for Homeschooling Students!

We’re a vendor with Heartland Charter School and work with others! Best of all, students complete activities for two classes for the price of one!

Enroll now, classes start August 25!

High School Humanities 26-27

$385.00

Join us on a journey of understanding! Students will explore cultures from ancient Greece to WWII and read literature selections to better understand humanity at the time. We’ll explore the essential question of “What does it mean to be human?”

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Time: 11 – 12:30

Instructor: Jonathan Gush

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Inclusive Ice Skating Event for Neurodiverse Youth — Ice in Paradise x Peer Buddies

Please see this amazing event from Peer Buddies:

Hello Families,

Happy Friday-Eve! 🙂

I wanted to share an event taking place THIS WEEKEND for neurodivergent youth.

Please see the attached flyer for more information!

  • WHEN: Saturday, August 1st from 9:00-10:30am
  • WHERE: Ice in Paradise — 6985 Santa Felicia Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
  • WHO: Youth — beginner level
  • REGISTRATION: REQUIRED >>
  • COST: $15
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Join Us For California’s History & Science!

Join us for a wonder journey to understand our state!

We’re proud to offer a brand new elementary class for the 26-27 school year! We’ll alternate between science and social studies so students can better understand why we love our state!

What We’ll Cover

  • California Rocks & Geology and Identification of Rocks & Minerals
  • Geographic Areas of the State & Cartography
  • Plate Tectonics & Vulcanism
  • Essential History of California from Indigenous History, The Mission System, Bear Flag Republic, & Becoming a state
  • The Importance of Water Management
  • Natural Disasters & Safety

Is not just in the classroom!

Why would you just talk about California when you can literally go outside and see it!? The class is designed to go out and see what we’re talking about! We’re planning on visiting with the Chumash, seeing a mission or two outside the city, exploring the geology of SLO county, and more! We want education to to be grounded in the real world, and this class is our bold first step forward!

Families enrolled in all four of our Wednesday / Friday classes have their field trips include with their class fees. Others are welcome to join us as an add on!

See You on Wednesdays and Fridays!

California’s History & Science will meet 2pm – 3pm starting August 26.

Our upfront cost to you: $260 / month for instructional days + optional field trip costs

California’s History & Science ’26-’27

$260.00

Wednesdays & Fridays

2pm – 3pm

Grades 2-6

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Tie Dye Fundraiser: April 23 & 24

Join us to celebrate our new non-profit status!

We’re welcoming spring by creating some fun color! We’ll be tie dying some clothes to welcome the longer days, wild flower blooms, and to bring some welcome joy to our community!

You’re welcome to bring your own cotton clothing or have us pick one up for you. We’ll provide the colors, space, ties, and snacks!

As a bonus, you’ll get to see what we’re all about!

Thanks for your help in supporting inclusive education, For the future!

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We’re a Non Profit!

Individualized Educational Services is now a 501(c)(3) public charity! We’re very grateful for the opportunity to be of service to the greater Santa Barbara area and bring quality education and community experiences to children and their families!

We’ve got quite the to-do list. We want to create a science lab. Build a teaching kitchen. Teach more students and find more amazing teachers and tutors! All of this, plus create an inclusive space for our community members.

Please be on the look out for community events and fundraising opportunities! It takes a village! But, we know we will get the support, For the Future!

Our Goals

  1. Create a wet science lab. We’ll have even more amazing hands-on science lessons!
  2. Build a teaching kitchen. Two thirds of gen-z adults can’t cook. Let’s change that!
  3. Hire on more teachers and tutors. Let’s work with more students!
  4. Schedule more community events. We feel better when we are with others. Let’s have some fun!