Teacher Leadership Fellowship
Overview
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) Teacher Leadership Fellowship (TLF) is a highly selective two-year fellowship designed to strengthen teacher leadership pathways at the state-level and increase meaningful opportunities for teachers to shape the profession.
The TLF meets virtually once a month. In the monthly meetings, fellows engage with educators across the state as well as TEA leadership to provide input on strategic initiatives. Additionally, fellows receive leadership training on skills aligned to teacher leadership competencies.
Application Process
Teachers interested in the 2025-2026 fellowship should submit their Teacher Leadership Application by Tuesday, March 4th. To be eligible for the program, teacher applicants must be currently serving as a certified Texas teacher, have a minimum of 2 years teaching experience, and plan to remain in a classroom teaching role for the 2025-2026 school year. Information regarding the selection timeline can be found below.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 21st, 2025 | Application Opens |
| March 4th, 2025 | Application Deadline |
| March 14th, 2025 | Notification of Advancement to Interviews |
| March 25th – April 4th, 2025 | Teacher Candidate Interviews |
| May 2nd, 2025 | Notification of Selection |
| July 21st – 23rd, 2025 | In-person Kickoff in Austin |
Please reach out to Kyla Jaramillo with any questions.