Our department goal is to support the district’s mission, vision, and values to ensure the success of our multilingual learners.   Every action we take is designed to create equitable opportunities for students to master content and language. 

Educating 56,000 students across 72 campuses, Garland ISD ranks as the second-largest district in Dallas County, fourth-largest in Dallas-Fort Worth, 13th-largest in Texas, and is among the 70-largest in America.

The district spans the cities of Garland, Rowlett and Sachse, yet maintains a small town, family feel. With a rich tradition of excellence, GISD boasts a diverse population that speaks more than 100 languages, as well as technology-driven campuses, magnet programs and approximately 200 Career and Technical Education courses.

Education

Garland ISD

Garland ISD's headquarters in Garland, TX, United States

Ricardo López

Jason Adams

Don Hernandez

Tyrance Barnett

Dr. Claudia V. Sáenz

David Guzman

La Keisha Rider

Anyela Ariza Ibanez

Phyllis Williams

Jennifer Fowler

Sheri Winstead

Ida Perales

Claudia V. Sáenz

Carolyn Lee

Jason Wheeler

Darrell Dodds

Lisa Ray

Shelley Garrett

Gradyne Brown

This department is responsible for delivering educational programs and curriculum to students.

Education Services

This department oversees the administration and leadership of school principals and assistant principals across various educational institutions.

Educational Leadership

This department focuses on providing and managing substitute educational staff to ensure continuity in teaching.

Education Personnel

This department is responsible for providing foundational academic instruction to students in grades Kindergarten through fifth.

Elementary Education

This department focuses on providing tailored educational services and support for students with special needs.

Special Education

The Instructional Specialists team at Garland ISD is dedicated to enhancing educational outcomes across the district's diverse student body. This team supports teachers by providing specialized expertise in sheltered instruction, language acquisition, and dual language immersion (DLI) programs in Vietnamese and Spanish. They work across elementary and secondary levels, focusing on effective instructional strategies, newcomer support, and compliance with language proficiency assessment standards, thereby ensuring that all students, including newcomers and multilingual learners, achieve academic success.

Garland ISD

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Education Services

Educational Leadership

Education Personnel

Elementary Education

Special Education

Instructional Specialists

Offices

Garland ISD

Org chart

Teams

Education Services

Educational Leadership

Education Personnel

Elementary Education

Special Education

Instructional Specialists

Offices

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