Home
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
|
Kevin Kronfeld
Director of Categorical Programs
(310) 695-4039
|
![]() |
![]() |
Dr. Eric Medrano
Director of Special Education (310) 695-4033 |
Eva Muñoz
Director of Student Support Services
(310) 695-4000
|
![]() |
![]() |
Nancy Valle
Secretary
(310) 695-4039
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
Dr. Alison Duncan
Behavior Specialist
(310) 695-4037
|
Emily Cummins Polk
Social Emotional Learning Coordinator
(310) 695-4039
|
![]() |
![]() |
Norma Garcia
Teacher on Special Assignment - Assessments
(310) 695-4041
|
Mayra Gonzalez
Teacher on Special Assignment - Middle School Curriculum Specialist
|
![]() |
![]() |
Lorena Lara
Teacher on Special Assignment - ELA/Math
(310) 695-4087
|
Dyana Martin
Teacher on Special Assignment - Response to Intervention
310-695-4000
|
![]() |
![]() |
|
Martha Funes-Doughty
Educational Technology Specialist - TOSA
310-695-4000
|
![]() |
![]() |
|
|