Teacher Policy Fellowship Application 2026-27

2026-27 Teacher Policy Fellowship Application

Thank you for your interest in the Georgia Department of Education 2026-27 Teacher Policy Fellowship. Applications are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, August 28, 2026.
HOW TO APPLY

Apply for the Fellowship by completing this application form and submitting all required documents. The complete application consists of five parts:
1. applicant information;
2. short answer responses;
3. current resume;
4. letter of recommendation from principal;
5. and application signature form (found in Resources section below).
You will receive a confirmation email when your application is received. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates chosen to move forward in the selection process will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected to move forward. Due to the large volume of applications received, we cannot provide application status information.

SAVE THE DATE

Applicants selected to participate in the Teacher Policy Fellowship will attend the first in-person cohort meeting on Monday, October 5, 2026 at the Georgia Department of Education office. Participants will receive more information regarding meeting logistics upon notification of their selection.

APPLICATION RESOURCES
- Teacher Policy Fellowship Program Brochure
- Application Signature Form (Download and print this document. It must be signed by the applicant and the applicant's principal and uploaded in the application process.)
QUESTIONS?

Should you have questions about the application, send an email to policy@doe.k12.ga.us.

Click "NEXT" to begin the application.

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Name

First NameLast Name
Email Address
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Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Name of School District
School Name
Current Position/Job Title
Years of Teaching Experience
Work Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Application Questions

Please answer the following questions in 300 words or less.
Why are you interested in participating in the 2026-27 Teacher Policy Fellowship?

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What education policy issue most interests you and why?

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As a classroom teacher, what are your unique areas of interest and personal career goals? How will participation in the fellowship program advance your work?

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In your opinion, what role should K-12 educators have in the development of local, state, and/or national education policy?

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A key element of the Teacher Policy Fellowship program is the opportunity to network and dialogue with a diverse group of public school educators from across the state. What unique perspective, experience, or strengths would you bring to this TPF cohort?

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Application Supporting Documents

Upload the required documents. Ensure that your documents are current and are saved as PDF files.
Applicant's Current Professional Resume

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Letter of Recommendation from Current Principal

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Application Signature Form (Signed by Principal & Applicant)

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2026-27 Teacher Policy Fellowship Application

Application Questions

Application Supporting Documents