Garland Independent School District

With an enrollment of over 57,000 students, the Garland Independent School District is the second largest district in Dallas County and one of the largest districts in the state of Texas. The community maintains a “small town” feeling, yet our teachers have access to the increased resources that large districts offer.

Every school in the district provides the same high level of instruction. However, that doesn’t mean that you will find “clone” schools in Garland ISD. Schools, like students, are unique with personalities that reflect the attitudes of the staff, students, and parents.

Site-based decision making is a major component of campus management. Each school has a Campus Improvement Team comprised of teachers, parents, administrators and community representatives. Together, they develop unique plans for the school to continue to build student achievement and to improve the school environment for everyone.

Often, successful strategies that were implemented by a CIT and piloted on a single campus have become common practice at campuses throughout the district in subsequent years. Some notable examples include high school block scheduling and standardized dress codes

Mission:
Diverse Community, Shared Vision, Exceptional Education

Goals:
Goal Topic 1: Student Achievement
Effective campuses will initiate and attain measurable achievement gains for all students.

Goal Topic 2: Staff Quality
The district will recruit, hire, support, and retain highly qualified teachers and administrators.

Goal Topic 3: Partnerships
The district will involve parents/families, schools, community, and businesses in an accountable partnership to sustain an organizational structure that provides necessary resources to facilitate student success.