Dr. Steven Sanchez
Associate Superintendent for Learning, Teaching and Research
527-6630
Linda Tirre
Secretary
Dept. of Learning, Teaching and Research
(575) 527-6628
Kathy Silva
Secretary/Receptionist Dept. of Learning, Teaching and Research
(575) 527-6690
Carolina Rodriguez
Secretary for Elementary Instruction / Visual & Performing Arts
(575) 527-5851
The Division of Learning, Teaching, and Research (LTR) is responsible for all instructional programs of the Las Cruces Public Schools, including summer school. LTR also supports various programs to develop and improve teaching and learning in the district. The Associate Superintendent for Instruction is responsible for the general administration and supervision of this division and is directly responsible to the Superintendent.
In collaboration with teachers and building administrators, LTR has general responsibility for the instructional material adoption process, revision of curriculum guides, approval of all courses offered for credit, and staff development related to curriculum and instruction.
The more specific functions of the division are to 1) develop curriculum aligned to the New Mexico Content Standards and Benchmarks, 2) monitor implementation of the district’s Educational Plan for Student Success (EPSS) and the school improvement process, 3) develop academic programs to better address the diverse learning needs of students in our schools, 4) provide support for principals and teachers, and 5) assist the Board of Education in the development and review of district policies.
The Associate Superintendent meets regularly with the superintendent, teachers, principals, coordinators, and directors to improve communication and to articulate instructional programs throughout the district. In addition, the Associate Superintendent works with the New Mexico State University College of Education on programs mutually beneficial to both LCPS and NMSU.
