2026-27 Teach Plus Texas Houston Policy Fellowship

*Please note: The official launch of this program is contingent upon final confirmation of funding.

Eligibility Requirements

Please indicate that you meet all of these qualifications before proceeding:

I am a teacher of record (currently responsible for the learning and grading of at least one group of students).I will have at least two (2) years of teaching experience by August 2026.I plan to remain a teacher from August 2026 - August 2027.

I meet the qualifications above and am ready to continue my application.

Our Kick-Off will be held mid-July and attendance is mandatory. Will you be able to attend?

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Page 1 of 3: Personal Information

Personal Information

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip

Preferred Email Address Type

To ensure you receive Teach Plus communications promptly, we strongly recommend using a personal email address.

Work/School Email

Confirm Email Address

Personal Email

Confirm Email Address

Alternate Email

Primary Phone

Mobile Phone

Gender Identity

If "Identity not listed" is selected, please specify

What pronouns do you use? For example: They/Them, She/Her, He/Him

Ethnicity

Select all that apply. To select multiple responses on a PC hold "Ctrl", on a Mac hold the Command key (next to the space bar).

Tribal Affiliation (Optional):

If "Ethnicity not listed" is selected, please specify

Do you identify as a person of color?

(i.e., Black, Indigenous, Latino/a/x, Asian, Pacific Islander, and/or of other global majority race or ethnicity)

Would you like to receive updates from Teach Plus?

Teach Plus Blog (highlighting teacher voice)

News Blast (weekly)

Texas Network Newsletter

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Page 2 of 3: Teaching Information

Teaching Information

Teaching Status

Note: You must be a current teacher in order to be considered for this opportunity.

If "Other", please explain

Which county do you currently teach in?

Please select the County in which your school facility is located, regardless of school type.

County text

Name of the school where you currently teach

Please use the search bar to find your school name from the directory. Please use multiple attempts by trying different iterations (i.e., "ML," "King," "Martin Luther") as directory listings may not always match common usage.

My school is not listed

School not listed?

School Name

School Address

City

State

Zip

District

School Type

If "Other", please explain

Grade Level Currently Teaching

Current Grade(s) teaching

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Main Subject(s) Teaching

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Other Subject(s)

Please select percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced lunch in your school (or are low-income).

Years of teaching experience you will have completed by August 2026

How did you hear about the Teaching Policy Fellowship?

Please specify how you heard.

Where did you receive the majority of your teacher training prior to entering the classroom?

Please Specify (Teacher Training Other)

Have you achieved National Board Certification?

Have you been awarded State Teacher of the Year?

For which State?

Please provide the year(s) you were State Teacher of the Year.

Are you a member of your local or state teachers union or association?

If yes, please enter union name here.

Please indicate any positions or offices you hold within the teachers' association (if you hold no offices, please put N/A)

Please indicate any significant education-related awards you have received in the past 24 months.

Who represents you?

District number for State Upper Chamber (for home address):

District number for State Lower Chamber (for home address):

District number for State Upper Chamber (for work address):

District number for State Lower Chamber (for work address):

Not sure what your Districts are? Visit https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/ to find out

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Page 3 of 3: Essay Questions & Resume

Essay Questions

Please answer the following essay questions. Please pay close attention to the word count. Any submission longer than the specified word count will not be considered in your application.

Suggested Best Practice: It is recommended that you type your essay responses in a word document as a backup and copy them into this application.

1. Why are you interested in this program, and what are you hoping to gain from this experience? How will your participation in our fellowship program enhance your long-term professional goals? (100-150 words)

2. Describe a system-level factor that contributes to the challenges your students experience. Using a specific example, explain how this shows up in your classroom. What is one practical systemic solution, and how would it improve your students’ daily experience? (150-200 words)

3. Teach Plus is committed to realizing a vision for our educational system that is racially inclusive, equitable, and diverse. What is a meaningful inequity impacting your students? (150-200 words)

Resume

Your resume should succinctly (two pages or less) tell the story of how your related experiences, informal and formal leadership experience, and your accomplishments make you a great candidate for the fellowship. If you do not have a current resume, here are some resources to help you build this useful professional tool:

Article on what to include in your resume (new teachers vs. those with many years experience)

ResumeGenius - a free on-line resume builder

Google Docs Resume Templates

Microsoft Word Resume Templates

Please upload your resume in PDF format.

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