Teaching and Learning Development, in partnership with Human Resources, is excited to announce Garland ISD’s New Employee Events for the 2026-27 school year. These events are specifically designed to meet the needs of all new Garland ISD employees. Please peruse the daily schedules below for details.
👉REGISTER FOR THE EVENTS
Garland ISD - Jul 24 – 28, 2023.movGISD New Employee Orientation Week
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026
All new to GISD professional employees should attend Garland ISD's New Employee Orientation on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
Tentative Details:
📍Location: Curtis Culwell Center Conference Center
4999 Naaman Forest Blvd, Garland, TX 75040
🗓 Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00-3:30
👖 Attire: Business casual, jeans are acceptable.
🍽 Food: Light, continental breakfast will be served.
🔃 New employees will
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026
All new to GISD instructional staff should attend the Culture & Structure / First-Year Teacher Academy on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
Tentative Details:
📍Location: Curtis Culwell Center Conference Center
4999 Naaman Forest Blvd, Garland, TX 75040
🗓 Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00-3:30
👖 Attire: Business casual, jeans are acceptable.
🍽 Food: A boxed lunch will be provided for all new instructional staff members.
🔃 New employees will earn
THURSDAY, JULY 25, 2026
All new to GISD instructional staff should attend Curriculum Bootcamp on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
Tentative: Most participants will attend a morning session at Naaman Forest High School: 4843 Naaman Forest Blvd, Garland, TX 75040
Afternoon Session Details:
📍Location based on grade level or content:
PreK & ECSE - Cisneros (morning and afternoon)
Librarians - Jill Shugart Professional Development Center (morning & afternoon)
All Other Content Areas/ Grade Levels: Naaman Forest High School (morning & afternoon)
🗓 Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00-3:30
👖 Attire: Business casual, jeans are acceptable.
🍽 Food: Breakfast snacks and water will be provided for all new instructional staff members. Lunch will not be provided, so plan accordingly.
🔃 New employees will earn
