2026 Teacher Externship Application

2026 Teacher Externship Application

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Teacher Externship Program. This application helps us match teachers with employer hosts based on instructional focus, grade level, industry alignment, and availability. Placement is not guaranteed. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed. All externship-related funds paid to teachers are considered 1099 income and reported to the IRS.
Availability and Employer Matching

Teacher externs are matched with employers based on schedule alignment. Participating employers operate on different schedules, and some placements may only be available during specific weeks or times.

Each teacher externship consists of 10 total days, delivered in two 5-day blocks of 4 hours per day. Teachers must be available for the entire 5-day block in order to participate in a placement. The two externship blocks may be placed with the same employer or with two different employers, depending on availability and industry match. The blocks may occur consecutively or may be scheduled during different weeks of the summer.

To give yourself the best chance of being placed with an employer, please indicate all weeks and times you will be able to participate. Teachers who list more flexible availability have a significantly higher likelihood of being matched with an externship placement.
Applicant Information
First Name*
Last Name*
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Campus Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Email Address (must be a school district email)*
example@schooldistrict.edu
Confirm Email Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number (Cell or Home)*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
School District County (If your district is in more than one county, select the county the District Administration office is located in. Example, Burleson ISD Administration is located in Johnson County, Northwest ISD Administration is located in Denton County, and Richardson ISD is located in Dallas County.)*
School District - Collin County*
School District - Dallas County*
School District - Denton County*
School District - Ellis County*
School District - Erath County*
School District - Hood County*
School District - Hunt County*
School District - Johnson County*
School District - Kaufman County*
School District - Navarro County*
School District - Palo Pinto County*
School District - Parker County*
School District - Rockwall County*
School District - Somervell County*
School District - Tarrant County*
School District - Wise County*
Campus Name*
Teaching Assignment
PKKindergartenGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12
Career and Technical EducationEnglish Language ArtsMathematicsScienceSocial StudiesFine ArtsWorld LanguagesPhysical Education / HealthSpecial EducationCounseling / AdvisingInstructional CoachCTE CoordinatorOther
Please specify other subject(s)
Career & CTE Instruction Details (for Grades 6–12)
Agriculture, Food, and Natural ResourcesArchitecture and ConstructionArts, Audio/Video Technology, and CommunicationsBusiness, Marketing, and FinanceEducation and TrainingEnergyHealth ScienceHospitality and TourismHuman ServicesInformation TechnologyLaw and Public ServiceManufacturingScience, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsTransportation, Distribution, and LogisticsCareer Invesigation/ExplorationTechnology Applications (Middle School)Family and Consumer Science (Middle School)Other
List specific course(s) you teach. If you are a counselor or instructional coach, simply state your title.*
A list of potential employer partners can be found here: 2026 Summer Externship Potential Employer Partners
Summer Availability

If selected for the 2026 Teacher Externship, employer matching will occur based on employer availability, pathway(s) taught, and location. All 2026 Summer Teacher Externs must complete a total of 40 hours over a 2-week time period, with no more than 20 hours completed each week. Teachers who indicate multiple available weeks and flexible scheduling have the highest likelihood of receiving an externship placement.
Up to 20 minutes (within your local community or nearby district)Up to 30 minutes (within neighboring cities or nearby parts of the metroplex)Up to 45 minutes (across portions of the DFW metroplex)Up to 60 minutes (anywhere within much of the DFW/North Texas region)More than 60 minutes if the externship opportunity is a strong matchVery flexible — willing to travel anywhere in the region
Near my school district (preferred - helps build local district and employer partnerships)Closer to my home
Home City
Our goal is to place teachers with employers as close as possible to their school district to strengthen ongoing industry/education partnerships. However, placement locations may vary depending on employer availability, industry alignment, and individual travel flexibility.
June 1-5 AMJune 1-5 PMJune 8-12 AMJune 8-12 PMJune 15-19 AMJune 15-19 PMJune 22-26 AMJune 22-26 PMJune 29-July 3 AMJune 29-3 PMJuly 6-10 AMJuly 6-10 PMJuly 13-17 AMJuly 13-17 PMJuly 20-24 AMJuly 20-24 PM
YesNo
YesNo
YesNoUnsure
100% of this project is funded with federal funds. Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For the hearing impaired, call TDD 1-800-735-2989 or VOICE 1-800-735-2988.
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2026 Teacher Externship Application

Applicant Information

Teaching Assignment

Career & CTE Instruction Details (for Grades 6–12)

Summer Availability