Contact Us

Dr. Lily Mesa-Lema

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction

Destini Pacheco

Administrative Assistant
dpacheco@isaacschools.org

Dr. Denis Lawton

Director of Assessment and Accountability
dlawton@isaacschools.org

Curriculum & Instruction

Welcome to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction! Our department is home to hundreds of certified educators who deliver a curriculum that is guaranteed and viable to all students through culturally responsive and highly effective instruction. Our key points of pride include:

  • Research-based, top tier nationally vetted curriculum for English language arts, science, mathematics, social studies, technology, fine arts, music, band, and physical education

  • No cost extended learning opportunity offered to all students daily from 6 am to 6 pm with an instructional focus on STEM - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

  • Rigorous and relevant curriculum with new adoptions this school year in English language arts,  science, social studies, technology, fine arts, music, band, and physical education

  • Highly qualified teachers, trained in cultural responsiveness, for all classes

  • State-certified reading specialists at each elementary school to support Isaac students in exceeding Arizona’s Move on When Reading (MOWR) requirement

  • Certified tutors at schools daily for individualized student support in reading and mathematics

  • Guaranteed two digital devices (Chromebooks) for every student for use at home and school

  • No cost classes available to community members in learning English, parenting, fitness, and well being

Teacher helping 2 students at his desk

The Curriculum and Instruction Department also includes the following programs: