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The ongoing goal of the Instructional Services department is to provide curricular and instructional support to the school sites. Our department is committed to increasing the capacity of teachers and school leaders by providing ongoing and systematic professional development. Through the implementation of the Common Core State Standards we strive to deliver high quality instruction to all of the student we serve. 
 
 
The department oversees a variety of responsibilities and programs including: 
 
  • Curriculum and Assessment
  • Professional Development 
  • State and Federal Categorical Programs 
  • Special Education Programs 
  • English Language Learners
  • Social Emotional Wellness
  • Multi Tiered Systems of Support
  • Dual Language 
  • Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) 
  • Positive Behavior and Intervention Supports (PBIS ) 
  • Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) 
  • Textbooks 
  • Afterschool Programs 

MEET OUR TEAM

Becki Blanco
Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services
(310) 695-4039
Dr. Eric Medrano
Director of Special Education
(310) 695-4033
Eva Muñoz
Director of Student Support Services
(310) 695-4000
Kevin Kronfeld
Director of Categorical Programs
(310) 695-4039
Cecilia Almaraz
ELOP Administrator
(310) 695-4031
Irma Rodriguez
Secretary
(310) 695-4033
Betsy McLaurin
Secretary
(310) 695-4039
Emily Cummins Polk
Social Emotional Learning Coordinator
(310) 695-4039
Norma Garcia
Teacher on Special Assignment - Assessments
(310) 695-4041
Lorena Lara
Teacher on Special Assignment - ELA/Math
(310) 695-4087
 
Dyana Martin
Teacher on Special Assignment - Response to Intervention
310-695-4000
 
Lisbeth Samaniego
Lisbeth Samaniego
Teacher on Special Assignment - English Learners
(310) 695-4087
Martha Funes-Doughty
Educational Technology Specialist - TOSA
310-695-4000
Mayra Gonzalez
Teacher on Special Assignment - Middle School Curriculum Specialist
Nancy Valle
Information System Specialist
(310) 695-4050
Kylie Liu
Behavior Specialist
(310) 695-4066
Jennifer Yi
Program Specialist
310-695-4065
Blanca Martinez
Clerk Typist
(310) 695-4036
Desiree Garcia
Community Services Coordinator
(310) 695-2221
 
 
Angela Martin
District Interpreter
(310) 695-4038