2026 California Alumni Advisory Board

Eligibility Requirements

Since beginning our work in 2011, Teach Plus California has supported the growth of over 400 Educator Leaders through its policy fellowships and teacher-led professional learning and practice programs.

Historically, alumni from Teach Plus California fellowship programs have had three key opportunities to continue engagement in the work of Teach Plus: by serving as Senior Fellows for the Policy Fellowship, by serving as EBCAN Alumni Mobilizers, and by participating in additional, less formal leadership and advocacy opportunities shared by the organization.

While these opportunities have been impactful, Teach Plus California sees the need to expand its alumni engagement. By capitalizing on the leadership and advocacy skills of our alumni, it is our goal to ensure that equity-minded, solutions-oriented teacher leaders are driving education change at all levels—responding to opportunities in local contexts, as well as greater state initiatives and efforts.

We also know that alumni engagement must be shaped by alumni who…

…are passionate about the work of Teach Plus California.
…have strong organizational and time management skills.
…have strong relationship-building skills.
…are creative thinkers with solutions-oriented mindsets.
…have a strong foundation in equity and inclusion.

As a Teach Plus California Alumni Advisory Board Member, you will support the implementation of Teach Plus California’s 2026 Alumni Mobilization Plan. You will attend monthly Advisory Board Meetings and work closely with the Teach Plus California Network and Teacher Mobilization Manager to:

Build community and connection among Teach Plus CA alumni.
Increase support for alumni in their local contexts.
Continue to connect alumni with opportunities for advocacy.
Draft and Implement Teach Plus California’s 2027 Alumni Mobilization Plan.

This role will run from August 2026 - December 2027, and Teach Plus California will award all Alumni Advisory Board Members with a stipend.

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

I have completed at least one of Teach Plus California’s fellowship or practice programs.I have the capacity to attend monthly Zoom meetings in the late afternoon/early evening.I understand that, in addition to monthly Zoom meetings, I will be encouraged to attend/participate in relevant Teach Plus events as an alumni representative.I understand that this role will run from August 2026-December 2027 and am comfortable making that commitment.I currently hold a position as a classroom teacher, teacher on special assignment, administrator, or another position within a school district or county office. I understand that I am not guaranteed a position as an Alumni Advisory Board Member. By checking yes below, I acknowledge that I understand the qualifications, responsibilities, and compensation of this role as an Alumni Advisory Board Member.

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

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Essay Questions

For the options below, we are offering two options for completing them:

Complete them in written format in space provided below.
Submit a video response to each of the questions. If you choose this option, share a link to your video in the corresponding open response box.
Tips for Recording Yourself on Video
Make a video in Clips (Apple devices)
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Note: Both options will be evaluated by the same standards and there are no advantages to any format. We are trying to make this application as accessible as possible to all applicants.

1. Please describe the impact of your Teach Plus experience. How did it shape you as a leader and as an advocate? In what ways are you continuing to serve as a leader/advocate in your current role/position? (250-500 words / 2-3 Minutes)

2. What ideas do you have to help the Teach Plus California team strengthen and sustain the connection and sense of community among our alumni? What skills and/or experience do you bring that could help to facilitate this? (250-500 words / 2-3 Minutes)

3. What ideas do you have to help the Teach Plus California team support alumni in their local leadership and advocacy work to improve opportunities for students? What skills and/or experience do you bring that could help to facilitate this? (250-500 words / 2-3 Minutes)

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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If advanced to the next round, you will be invited to a virtual interview between May 11th and May 15th. We will be sending you an email to schedule that appointment.

Thank you for your interest in the Teach Plus California Alumni Advisory Board!