Onboarding & Training
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HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
SB 571 (Due October 31! Click here for the directions.)
ABOUT
This newly released Texas Education Agency Canvas training emphasizes the shared responsibility of all school staff—including teachers, administrators, bus drivers, contractors, and more—to keep students safe. Participants will learn how to recognize and respond to signs of abuse, human trafficking, and misconduct. The training equips staff with the awareness and tools needed to protect students and promote a safe, accountable school environment. This course is organized into two tracks. The first track or module is geared for all staff, while the second track or module is focused specifically on information for superintendents and administrators.
DUE
October 31, 2025
TRAINING OPTION 1
Step 1
Attend a staff meeting dedicated to the TEA Learn Course.
- Attend an in-person staff meeting led by your Principal/Director or designee through group display and instruction of the training. Contact your Principal or Director for the date and time of the staff meeting dedicated to the training.
Step 2
Complete the TEA Learn Course at the staff meeting.
- Your Principal/Director or designee through group display and instruction of the training using the TEA Learn Course content.
- All staff must complete Track 1.
- Superintendents and Administrators must also complete Track 2.
Sign and submit to verify completion.
- When the group finishes the course content, attending staff members must affirm course completion by providing their signature on the official staff meeting sign-in sheet.
- The Principal/Director sends the sign-in sheet (along with printed certificates for employees trained by Option 2) as one submission to the Human Resources Department.
TRAINING OPTION 2
Step 1
Enroll in the TEA Learn Course.
- Go to https://register.tealearn.com/courses/staff-and-superintendent-abuse-and-misconduct-reporting-requirements.
- New users must first register/create an account and then enroll in the course.
- Existing users who already have an account need to log in first and then enroll.
- IMPORTANT: While TEA and ESC Region 11 registration sites and courses look similar, they are 2 separate entities; the TEA Learn Course login is separate from your ESC Region 11 login used to complete compliance training.
- Enrollment help available at https://tealearn.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/16366875881229-How-do-I-enroll-in-a-course-offered-through-TEA-Learn-via-a-link.
Step 2
Complete the TEA Learn Course.
- Go to https://www.tealearn.com/login/canvas.
- IMPORTANT: Make sure you are logged in to the TEA Learn Canvas site! Do not start the Modules until you are logged in or it will not save your data and you will not be able to confirm completion at the end!
- All staff must complete Track 1.
- Superintendents and Administrators must also complete Track 2.
- When you finish the course content, scroll to the bottom of the Modules page to select Course Credit Affirmation.
- Select the Take Quiz blue icon, answer the question to affirm course completion, then select the Submit Quiz blue icon.
Step 3
Print and submit certificate to verify completion.
- Soon after you've taken the quiz that confirms your course completion, you'll receive an email from Canvas Catalog.
- In the email, select the View Certificate blue icon to PRINT and submit as proof to your Principal/Director.
- Once all certificates are received, the Principal/Director sends them (along with staff meeting sign-in sheet for employees trained by Option 1) together as one submission to the Human Resources Department.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK (Click here for the directions.)
1. Read the 2025-26 Employee Handbook.
2. Review the Acknowledgment of Receipt.
3. Return signed copy of the Acknowledgment of Receipt to your supervisor.
Click on the section below for the documents.
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK (Click here for the documents.)
STATUTORY COMPLIANCE (due August 13)
Statutory Compliance Training directions were updated on June 16 to reflect recent changes in requirements.
About
Required of all district employees. As per the GISD Innovation Plan, employees will participate in formal Statutory Compliance Training every five years when mandated by law. All employees new to the district will complete specified compliance training during the first year of employment in the district. District and campus administration may assign training to an employee or group of employees as needed during the five-year cycle. Workers in specified groups are not exempt from annual training mandated for their specific job types, roles, responsibilities, and duties.
Directions
Step 1 - Register for the Course Bundle
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Those with an existing ESC Region 11 account will select ‘Sign In’ at the top right.
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New users will select ‘Create Account’ at the top left.
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Scroll down, click on the ‘Compliance’ logo.
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Scroll down, select ‘Add to Cart’.
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Select ‘Go to Cart’.
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Select ‘Complete Registration’.
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The course is free, so please contact ESC Region 11 helpdesk if the system is attempting to charge a registration fee.
- Proceed to Step 2 to take the required courses. The coursework site is different than the registration site.
Step 2 - Complete the Required Courses
- Go to https://esc11.instructure.com
- *If you receive a page load error, you must clear your browser's cache and cookies.*
- Sign in to Canvas account using the same credentials as ESC Region 11 account.
- The course bundle includes more courses than required. Complete the required courses listed below.
- Required Courses for NEW EMPLOYEES
- Bullying Prevention
- Copyright
- Child Abuse, Trafficking, and Maltreatment
- FERPA
- Mental Health 101
- Mental Wellness and Prevention Strategies
- Section 504 Overview
- Sexual Harassment
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Suicide Prevention
- Texas Educator’s Code of Ethics
- Title IX Overview
- Teen Dating Violence and Healthy Relationships - secondary staff only
- Required Courses for RETURNING EMPLOYEES (if employee completed 2024-25 course bundle)
- Mental Health 101
- Mental Wellness and Prevention Strategies
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Once you receive the email confirmation for your completed coursework (it will not be immediate), proceed to Step 3 to review and print your transcript. The transcript site is different than the coursework site.
Step 3 - Submit Transcript
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Sign in and select ‘Print My Transcript’.
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Verify that your transcript proves your completion of all required courses. Your most recently completed courses will be listed at the top by date of completion. Wait to print your transcript until all courses have posted.
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PRINT and submit transcript to your Principal/Director.
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Once all transcripts are received from all employees, Principal/Director will submit to Human Resources.
Due Date
August 13, 2025
Contact
For assistance with registration, coursework, or transcripts, email ESC Region 11 helpdesk at [email protected]
BENEFITS ENROLLMENT (ends August 15)
Open Enrollment is between July 7 and August 15, 2025. Click here for the enrollment flyer and instructions.
CHILD NUTRITION DEPARTMENT
CIVIL RIGHTS (due August 13)
About
An annual requirement by the Texas Department of Agriculture for any staff member who takes a role providing services related to the operation of the school nutrition program such as serving breakfast or lunch meals, on a field trip, in the classroom, or during any school event.
Directions
Click on the link below to view the video and submit the verification form.
Due Date
August 13, 2025
Contact
(817) 408-4085
CURRICULUM DEPARTMENT
BUSINESS OFFICE / FINANCE DEPARTMENT
FINANCE
About
The Business Office requires annual financial training for anyone who accesses the financial side of SKYWARD. This training is mandatory for all campus and department secretaries, however, anyone who has any finance responsibilities are encouraged to attend.
Date
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Administration Building
Contact
PTO / BOOSTER CLUB
About
This annual training is a time to review updated PTO/Booster Club Guidelines. Attendance is mandatory for all PTO/Booster Club presidents, treasurers, and the organization's district employee sponsor/advisor. All meetings will be held at the Administration Building.
Meeting Options
Session 1
in-person
Tuesday, August 19 at 10:00 a.m.
Session 2
hybrid (in-person & Zoom)
Wednesday, August 20 at 4:30 p.m.
Session 3
in-person
Thursday, August 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Contact
ACTIVITY FUND
coming soon
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
RESPONSIBLE USE TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT FOR FACULTY & STAFF
About
- The Granbury ISD Responsible Use Technology Agreement for Faculty & Staff is available at granburyisd.org/employeehandbook.
- In the fall, Director of Technology Brent Wilson will email faculty and staff a copy of the agreement for electronic signature through Adobe Acrobat Sign.
OTHER
GEF (Community Partnership)
Principals/Directors may invite Granbury ISD Education Foundation (GEF) to present training sessions on topics such as grant-writing.
PRCAC (Community Partnership)
Principals/Directors may invite Paluxy River Children's Advocacy Center (PRCAC) to present training sessions on topics such as recognizing and reporting.
United Way Hood County (Community Partnership)
Principals/Directors may invite United Way Hood County (UWHC) to present training sessions on topics such as community resources.