The mission of the Instructional Services Department is to support our schools in their efforts to increase student achievement and meet the needs of all students.  We strive to ensure that all students receive a rigorous, standards-based curricula in all content areas and all teachers and administrators are provided ongoing professional development on successful instructional strategies and support as they implement instruction.

The Instructional Services Department administers the following services and activities: 

• Preschool programs
• Special Education
• Beginning teacher support (BTSA and new teacher mentoring)
• Peer Assessment and Review (PAR)
• Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
• English learner services
• Migrant education
• Home Independent Study/9-12 Independent Study
• Health and wellness programs
• Visual and performing arts 
• Notice of Student Eligibility for CAHSEE Assistance after Grade 12
• State assessments (including STAR, Physical Fitness Testing, CELDT, and CAHSEE)
• Interdistrict and Intradistrict Transfers
• Professional development for teachers and administrators
• Grant writing
• Prevention programs and student support
• Vocational/Career Technical Education
• Educational Technology
• Student information and assessment data management
• Categorical programs
• SB 48 - FAQs

Local Education Plan (LEAP):
LEAP Part 1.pdf
LEAP Part 2.pdf
MUSD Title 3 IPA Original Submision.docx
MUSD Title 3 IPA update 4-25-2010.doc
LEAP Addendum 2011-2012