Teach Plus Philadelphia Affinity Group Network Participant Interest Form


Join a Community Where You Belong

The Philadelphia Affinity Group Network (PAGN) creates affirming, inclusive, and intersectional spaces to support educators who identify as people of color. Rooted in an asset-based approach to diversity, these groups offer support for navigating school-based challenges, building community, and advocating for meaningful change.

Led by dynamic teacher-leaders—educators in the School District of Philadelphia and Philadelphia-based charter schools—PAGN groups meet monthly and are part of a larger citywide network committed to collective impact and systemic transformation


Who should complete this form? Everyone.


To help us plan for the 2025–26 school year and update our network database, we are asking all interested educators to complete this form, including:

  • Educators joining PAGN for the first time
  • Returning participants who want to stay in their current group
  • Returning participants who would like to explore or switch to a new group

Completing this form ensures you are placed in a group that meets your needs and allows you to be eligible for PAGN participant benefits, including ACT 48 credit hours and stipends (pending eligibility).

Section 1: Introduction

What is the Philadelphia Affinity Group Network (PAGN)?

The Philadelphia Affinity Group Network, led by Teach Plus Pennsylvania, creates authentic, inclusive, and intersectional spaces that support educators of color in the School District of Philadelphia and Philadelphia-based charter schools.

These monthly affinity groups provide support for navigating school environments, fostering belonging, and staying in education.

PAGN’s teacher retention strategy is two-fold:

1. Create culturally affirming spaces to support educators of color 

2. Offer leadership opportunities for teacher leaders who facilitate the groups

Note: PAGN is a citywide teacher retention initiative and currently designed for K–12 school-based teachers, including classroom educators, counselors, instructional coaches, and support staff.

At this time, we do not offer affinity groups for higher education professionals nor school-based administrators (i.e. principals and assistant principals).

Section 2: Participant Demographic + Contact Information

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Contact Information



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Teaching Information

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Eligible PAGN participants may receive ACT 48 hours for attending network events and affinity group meetings; as such, please indicate your PPID in the box below. If you do not have a PPID number or are unsure, indicate "N/A" in the box below.




Section 3: Participant Status


Current Participant – Group Change Request

If you’re switching groups, we’d love to know what’s prompting the change — whether it’s location, schedule, group dynamics, or personal growth. Your input helps us make a thoughtful and supportive match.




Select Your Affinity Group Facilitator

Group Preferences

Please answer these final 4 questions to help the Teach Plus PA team match you with the right affinity group.








Thank You for Your Interest — Eligibility Update


At this time, the Philadelphia Affinity Group Network (PAGN) is open only to K–12 school-based educators (e.g., teachers, counselors, instructional coaches, and support staff) who work in:

  • The School District of Philadelphia, or
  • A Philadelphia-based charter school

We are not currently accepting participants who serve in school administrator roles (such as principals or assistant principals), or who are not employed by a qualifying Philadelphia-based school.

We encourage you to stay connected and check back in the future, as our offerings may expand. Thank you for your interest in the work of PAGN and for your commitment to supporting equity in education.


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