Claudia Gabrillo Coordinator (956) 473-2089 cgabrillo@unitedisd.org

Lucy Maldonado Gonzalez Coordinator (956) 473-5243 lgonzalez8@unitedisd.org

The Department of Instruction for Secondary Education in Science is designed for the purpose of:

• Collaborating with secondary science teachers in curriculum cadres to revise and develop a scope and sequence that nurtures a learner centered environment and integrates technology to achieve student success.
• Evaluating science programs that meet the needs of all students in the district.
• Assisting in the planning and coordination of appropriate staff development based on needs assessment, AEIS report, and performance data.
• Disaggregating science data and provide data analysis to campuses.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide teachers and administrators with feedback.
• Providing leadership and expertise in the development of instructional activities to meet diverse student needs.
• Modeling teaching strategies that promote highly effective questioning strategies that develop strong critical thinkers and support active student engagement.
• Coordinating the district science fair.
• Facilitating grant writing and implementation.