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2026 Empowered Teacher Advisory Board (TAB) Application
Thank you for your interest in the Empowered Teacher Advisory Board (TAB).
The application window is open Wednesday, October 1st and closes at 11:00 p.m. CST on Friday, October 31, 2025.
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1.
First and last name:
(Required.)
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2.
Email address where you prefer to receive communication regarding your TAB application:
(Required.)
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3.
Grade level(s) you currently teach:
(Required.)
Post-secondary/Adult
High school (9-12)
Middle school/junior high (6-8)
Upper elementary (3-5)
Lower elementary (K-2)
Pre-school
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4.
Which subject(s) do you currently teach?
(Required.)
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Which educational setting do you currently work in?
(Required.)
Public school
Private school
Charter school
Micro school
Homeschool
Other (please specify)
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6.
How long have you been teaching?
(Required.)
< 1 year
1-3 years
3-10 years
10-20 years
20+ years
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7.
Which state do you live in?
(Required.)
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8.
How would you best describe where you are on your journey with Empowered? (Please be honest. We are looking for TAB members at all points in their Empowered journey.)
(Required.)
I don't know anything about Empowered.
I'm brand new to the Empowered community.
I'm not new but I'm still trying to figure it all out.
I'm pretty confident with the Foundational Principles and activities.
I'm confident enough that I could help someone else.
I am very confident and know I can implement at a high level.
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9.
How often do you use Empowered resources in your classroom? (Please be honest. We are looking for TAB members who implement Empowered at all levels and in different ways.)
(Required.)
Daily
A couple of times per week
Once per week
A couple of times per month
Every so often
I don't use Empowered materials in my classroom.
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10.
Are you currently serving, or have you previously served, as a member of the Empowered TAB?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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11.
What topics or areas are you most interested in, or feel like you have expertise in, that make you excited to be part of Empowered’s advisory projects? (Select up to 3).
(Required.)
Building a positive, healthy classroom culture
Implementing Empowered in core classes
Implementing Empowered in elementary classes
Implementing Empowered in alternative classroom settings
Suggesting helpful teacher resources
Writing blog or magazine articles
Writing classroom activities and resources
Reviewing/Testing new classroom activities and resources
Leading PD/training for colleagues
Other (please specify)
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12.
What excites you about the opportunity to join TAB?
(Required.)
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13.
If selected for TAB, members take part in 1–2 projects each month and attend a meeting on the third Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. CST to 7:30 p.m. CST.
All time spent on projects and meetings is compensated.
We’re looking for members who will share open and honest feedback to help us create resources that truly serve educators.
If selected for TAB, will you commit to fully participate throughout the 2026 TAB term?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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14.
If selected for TAB, to receive compensation for your work
you must complete a W9 and submit your personal banking information through our vendor system
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Payments are made quarterly via direct deposit.
Please confirm your understanding that you must
complete a W9
and that compensation for your work with TAB is provided through
direct deposit only
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(Required.)
I understand and agree
to complete a W9 and provide my banking information to receive quarterly direct deposit payments.
I understand but prefer not to complete a W9 or provide banking information
, and therefore cannot receive compensation for TAB participation.
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Is there anything else you’d like us to know that might support your selection for TAB?
TAB members will be selected to reflect the diversity of our educator community. We’ll notify all applicants about their status by mid-December. In the meantime, please reach out to bnewry@empoweredhq.org with any questions. Thank you again for your interest in the Teacher Advisory Board and for the many ways you enrich our community.
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