Welcome Home Conference
Welcome Home Conference
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We are excited to have our new teachers join the NISD family! Please see the schedule below. For specific details on the Welcome Home Conference on July 28-30. If you are not a classroom teacher or are part of a specialized department, please check with your campus admin or curriculum coordinator for locations.
July 28th
July 28th
New Teacher Breakfast
New Teacher Breakfast
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
July 29th
July 29th
Welcome Home Conference
Welcome Home Conference
Northwest High School
Northwest High School
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
July 30th
July 30th
Welcome Home Conference
Welcome Home Conference
Northwest High School
Northwest High School
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Northwest ISD (NISD) is one of the fastest growing school districts in the state and attracts more than 1,400 new students each year. NISD spans 234 square miles and serves 14 communities in parts of three counties. The district operates three comprehensive high schools, an early college high school, seven middle schools, 23 elementary schools, an outdoor learning center and a special programs center.
Northwest ISD (NISD) is one of the fastest growing school districts in the state and attracts more than 1,400 new students each year. NISD spans 234 square miles and serves 14 communities in parts of three counties. The district operates three comprehensive high schools, an early college high school, seven middle schools, 23 elementary schools, an outdoor learning center and a special programs center.
Supporting Our New Teachers
Supporting Our New Teachers
NISD strives to provide the highest quality support and professional learning for our educators. Below you will find a list of state and district required trainings. Please read through those requirements and reach out to your campus administrator if you have questions. Click on the appropriate tab for detailed information pertaining to your specific teaching area.
New-to NISD-Training Requirements and Dates
New-to NISD-Training Requirements and Dates
NISD provides three days of teacher support for new teachers prior to all teachers returning for the beginning of the year. Additionally, our ENGAGE conference is open to all new-to-NISD teachers as well as returning teachers. Refer to the ENGAGE website for more information. We are excited about offering premier professional development to our employees. Please see the orientation schedule (below) for all new-to-NISD teachers.
NISD provides three days of teacher support for new teachers prior to all teachers returning for the beginning of the year. Additionally, our ENGAGE conference is open to all new-to-NISD teachers as well as returning teachers. Refer to the ENGAGE website for more information. We are excited about offering premier professional development to our employees. Please see the orientation schedule (below) for all new-to-NISD teachers.
REQUIRED TRAINING
REQUIRED TRAINING
New Hire Orientation
New Hire Orientation
The Human Resources Department will conduct a New Hire Orientation sessions during the summer and throughout the school year. For detailed information click here.
T-TESS APPRAISAL SYSTEM | Teachers that are new to teaching, new to Texas or have not been appraised under the T-TESS system are required to attend our T-TESS Orientation. Click on the date of the training date you would like to attend. This will take you to the registration site. You must FIRST be signed in through the NISD Portal.
T-TESS APPRAISAL SYSTEM | Teachers that are new to teaching, new to Texas or have not been appraised under the T-TESS system are required to attend our T-TESS Orientation. Click on the date of the training date you would like to attend. This will take you to the registration site. You must FIRST be signed in through the NISD Portal.
Click Here & select the correct training date and register through Edugence.
June 30, 2026
July 31, 2026
August 29, 2026 (Saturday)
All sessions will take place at the NISD Administration Building, 2001 Texan Drive, Justin, TX 76247
Texas Reading Academy
Texas Reading Academy
All new PreK-3rd grade teachers and Special Ed. teachers will have the opportunity to earn their Course Requirement through our local Cohort of Participants.
Already Have T-TESS, GT Hours, or Additional PD Hours??
Already Have T-TESS, GT Hours, or Additional PD Hours??
- Teachers who have already completed T-TESS training and additional continuing professional education hours may receive credit by turning in your certificate to your campus principal and adding the certificate or PD transcript to our district Edugence Portfolio.
Other items to upload to Edugence (if previously completed) may include professional learning portfolio from previous district, CPI training, Youth Mental Health First Aid. Also, BTA Training from Texas School Safety Center (for administrators and counselors only)
- District T-TESS training must take place at the Administration Buidling. Please refer to Edugence for start and end times. (Information is below for registering using Edugence.) Please register in Edugence (linked in title) for the session you plan on attending.
ALL TEACHERS RETURN
ALL TEACHERS RETURN
Registering for Professional Learning
Registering for Professional Learning
NISD believes in providing premiere professional learning opportunities. The Professional Learning Framework outlines the various opportunities that support educators in all four domains of the T-TESS. This allows educators to choose sessions that best fit their professional goals.
At NISD, we use a program called Edugence to schedule and track our professional learning. Here is a video that explains how to register for sessions in Edugence.
Learn more about FLEX Time in NISD and plan your professional learning in advance to enjoy those extended holidays and weekends.
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