Division for Instruction and technology services
Alicia H. thomas, Ph.D.
Associate Superintendent for Instructional and Technology Services/CIO
8961 Tesoro Drive
Phone: 210-407-0545
Fax: 210-804-7181
athoma@neisd.net | Bio
Mission Statement
Preparing all students for college, career readiness and global competitiveness in the 21st century
Wildly Important Goals
- All schools will be rated Recognized or Exemplary under the State accountability system and meet the federal standard (No Child Left Behind) of Adequate Yearly Progress.
- 100% of NEISD students will pass the Exit level tests.
- Every comprehensive high school cluster will have at least 10 National Merit Semi-Finalists.
Functions of the Division
Curriculum Compliance
School Improvement
Special Education
Research & Information Technology
Instructional and Technology Services
Services
Curriculum Compliance includes:
- Early Childhood Education
- English Language Learners
- Foreign Languages
- Guidance Services
- Family Specialists
School Improvement includes:
- AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
- College & Career Readiness
- English/Language Arts/Reading
- Gifted & Talented
- Library Services
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
Special Education includes:
- Budget/Staffing/Compliance
- Chief Psychologist
- Dyslexia
- Programs for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities
- Programs for Students with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
- Section 504
Research & Information Technology includes:
Management Information Services includes:
- Network Technology Services
- Data Processing
- Telecommunications
Division Committees
- Districtwide Educational Improvement Council (DEIC)
Achievements
- TEA Recognized School District