Children and grandchildren of district employees can attend prekindergarten through our Employee Prekindergarten Inclusion program. Programming is application-based, tuition-free, and subject to availability.

These classes feature:

• Certified Pre-K, SPED teachers, and two paraeducators
• Tuition-free Pre-K during the school year
• State-approved Pre-K curriculum
• Optional before/after school care and prekindergarten classes during professional development days (fees apply)

The prekindergarten inclusion classroom provides an inclusive environment for children with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for special education services.  Studies show that inclusion is beneficial for all students - not just those who receive special education services.

For more information, see the Pre-K Inclusion Parent Handbook or our Prekindergarten page and Special Education page.

Details for attending

Classes are currently offered at:

• Spring Creek ES
• Steadham ES
• Couch ES
• Abbett ES
• Southgate ES
• Shorehaven ES

Prekindergarten hours will be 8:10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. following regular elementary hours.

Extended hours for employees who opt in to before/after school care are from 6:50 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fees apply to extended hours and staff development and will be payroll deducted:

• $50 per week (4+ days per week) before/after school care is only available per week and not available on a daily basis*
• $30 per day for staff development days**

*Extended care will not be available on July 31, August 1-2, or May 27-28.

**Qualifying staff development days for 2024-25 are: Aug. 5-9, Nov. 5, Jan. 8, Feb. 17

Apply for the program

The employee prekindergarten inclusion application period is open from Feb. 19 to March 8.  Seats are limited and are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

The following are required to apply:

• The child must be 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2024.
• The parent, guardian, or grandparent of the child must be a current/active employee of Garland ISD.
• The child cannot receive SPED services.*

Apply for Employee  Pre-K

*To keep the ratio of children in compliance with an inclusive environment, a child may not continue in the same class if they are determined eligible for special education services by the ARD/IEP committee.

Critical district information, such as emergency school closings and districtwide crisis communication, is generated through GISD Communications. For the most reliable updates, check the following district information channels:

• GISD website: www.garlandisd.net
• Twitter: @gisdnews
• GRS-TV: Channels 98 and 99 on Spectrum Cable, and channels 42 and 43 on Frontier Communications
• ParentSquare: Our telephone notification system

Our Grants Development and Management department assists Garland ISD personnel in obtaining external funding for educational programs that prepare our students for academic success.

To learn more, visit the Grant department intranet page (you must be logged in with district credentials to view).

In addition, the Garland ISD Education Foundation (GEF) receives donations from a variety of businesses and individuals and uses the donations to provide grants for classroom learning projects, field trips, classroom supplies and equipment, student and teacher scholarships, and school programs that benefit student needs.

• GEF website
• GEF intranet page (you must be logged in with district credentials to view)

The Instructional Resource Center holds an extensive collection of resources available for teachers and staff. The IRC houses items like diecuts, laminators, large print and more. See the Instructional Resource Center department page for details.

We have staff working around the clock to maintain our buildings and grounds. Our team of carpenters, electricians, HVAC mechanics, painters and plumbers work together to make sure that our facilities provide a safe, attractive and efficient environment for everyone.

To report a maintenance issue during school hours, please submit a Maintenance Request.

To let the maintenance team know about issues after hours and during the weekend, contact:

24-hour Security Dispatch

972-494-8911

GISD Communications serves as primary contact for media inquiries and manages the district’s social media presence. Contact Communications for more information.

We are committed to keeping GISD families, employees and community members informed by sharing good news, accomplishments and upcoming events.

Have a story idea or questions? Contact Communications.

GISD Printing Services provides fast, affordable, professional-quality printing to district schools and departments. Full print and bindery service is available. They also manage mail delivery throughout the district.

Printing Services also provides additional services such as signage, t-shirts, banners, and promotional items. See the list of services below for more information.

Contact Printing Services for all your design and printing needs.

Requesting our services

Find guidelines and information below.

How to place a print order

1. A Print Shop Order Request (GP-150) should accompany every job. Attaching a previous sample of the material to be printed is another way to ensure accuracy. Please email the completed GP-150 Print Request Form to GISD Print Shop Orders.
2. Once Printing Services receives the Request Form, the job will be quoted and the customer will receive an email with quoted price. This quote must be signed and returned before any printing can begin.

T-Shirts

1. A Print Shop Order Request followed by the design for the T-Shirt to start the process.
2. A quote will be emailed to the individual requesting the shirts. It must be signed and returned before we can move forward with the project.
3. Ink and design proofs will be sent out next. This will tell them what type of shirt, the blend and color.
4. A sample proof will be emailed. This is a proof of the screen. Once signed and returned printing of the shirts can begin.

List of services

Printing, copying and screen printing

• Newsletters and flyers
• Presentation handouts
• Certificates
• Booklets
• Business cards, letterhead, envelopes
• Brochures
• Event programs
• T-shirts

Signage, banners, posters and decals

• Foam board
• Window and door decals
• Plastic/styrene
• Floor decals and wall wraps
• Magnets
• Bumper stickers
• Labels
• Metal
• Vinyl banners with grommets

Graphic design and binding options

• Graphic designing for your print job or signage
• Branding
• Cutting, folding, stapling, numbering, collating
• Lamination
• Foil stamping/custom die cutting
• Mailing postcards and envelopes
• Variable printing (addressing)

GISD Communications offers logo and image guidance, as well as marketing support. Contact Communications for more information.

Technology Help Desk staff are available to answer calls and emails from staff with technology-related questions.

Technology Help Desk
helpdesk@garlandisd.net
972-494-8566
Mon-Thurs 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fri 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

On-site support

Campus Technology Assistants and Specialists are the first line of support for campus personnel. CTAs and CTSs are on-site at schools to assist teachers and staff with tech support.

Documentation

Check out the Tech Support intranet page for tips and click-sheets.

Translation and Interpretation Services (TIS) promotes effective communication between GISD and the families we serve.

Translation & Interpretation Services provides professional interpretation and translation services to make sure the District effectively communicates with parents and students in any language at any time.

Points to Remember:

• Translation is when the written word is changed from one language into another language
• Interpretation is when the spoken word is changed from one language into another language
• Only District staff can request translation and/or interpretation services

For more information, contact the Communications and Public Relations department.

GRS-TV is the district's television production studio that creates promotional and informational videos that spotlight district programs, departments and schools.

Videos produced by GRS-TV can be viewed on cable TV and on YouTube.

GRS-TV can provide the following services to district employees:

• Broadcasting a promotional or informational slide on the cable channels
• Filming an event
• Producing a video to showcase students and staff
• Creating a training or informational video

For more information, contact:

GRS-TV