TEA Teacher Leadership Fellowship

As part of the TEA’s initiatives to engage teachers across the state and develop their leadership, we established the Teacher Leadership Fellowship. We are reaching out today to especially invite your teachers to apply for the 25-26 Teacher Leadership Fellowship Cohort. Our program would benefit from the leadership, commitment and perspective the teachers of your district bring.

Below you will find a brief description of this program that we would love for you to share with your teachers. Also attached there is a one-pager with information about the Fellowship. While the application does not open until January 21st the teachers at your district, who are interested in applying, can complete an interest form and join us for an Informational Session on January 14th, 5-6pm, via ZOOM. This first informational meeting is specially for teachers in districts like yours, as we are seeking great teachers. We want your teachers to get an early start to the application process.

Thank you for the support and let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to meeting many of your teachers on January 14th. Let me know if you have any questions.

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What is the TEA Teacher Leadership Fellowship?  

The Teacher Leadership Fellowship was designed to create pathways for classroom teachers to provide input to the TEA on strategic initiatives without ever having to leave the classroom. Fellows will receive monthly training, ongoing coaching, and unique opportunities to engage with key stakeholders.   

What would I do as a Leadership Fellow?  

• Attend a fully paid for three-day kickoff meeting in Austin in July 21-23, 2025

• Meet virtually each month to engage with peer educators, TEA staff, and research experts.

• Gain knowledge of education policy and then use that knowledge to develop ideas and action steps in collaboration with colleagues. 

• Provide feedback on TEA strategic initiatives.  

What is included in the Leadership Fellowship? 

• Selective 24-month commitment, starting in July 2025  

• Monthly virtual sessions with learning modules, guest speakers, and individualized working groups centered on topics you are most interested in  

• Connections with key stakeholders in Texas  

• A $1500 stipend

The application will open on January 21, 2025. The application deadline is Sunday, March 2, 2025. 

Interest Form: https://teachplus.tfaforms.net/328364