Teacher Externship – Educator Registration

Educator Requirements – 2026 Externships for Teachers

The Summer 2026 Teacher Externship Program offers a $2,000 stipend for educators who successfully complete all requirements. The Program will serve middle and high school Teachers, Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) Teachers, Institutions of Higher Learning (IHE) Teachers, school counselors, and school administrators (Superintendents, Principals, and Assistant Principals) from participating Independent School Districts (ISDs) in the upper 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• If male and born after 1960, must be registered with Selective Service. Verify here.

Participation Requirements:

• Complete 10 to 15 days at the assigned employer worksite, with at least 4 hours per day of on-site participation.
• Attend both the Pre-Externship Orientation and Post-Externship Workshop (attendance is mandatory).
• Maintain an attendance log for all externship days.
• Complete the Post-Externship Survey.
• Develop and submit a lesson plan based on externship experience, aligning with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) standards.
• Include in your lesson plan either:
  • A field trip for students to the employer’s site, or
  • A classroom visit by the employer’s staff member or guest speaker.

Assignment Process:

• Educators will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Externship placements will be assigned by Workforce Solutions Panhandle staff, taking into account geographical location.
• Employers in rural areas will be recruited based on educator registrations in those areas.
• Region 16 Education Service Center will host the Pre-Externship Orientation and Post-Externship Workshop, and provide guidance on lesson plan development.

Stipend:

• Educators who complete all program requirements will receive a $2,000 stipend.
• Stipends will be issued after successful completion of the Post-Externship Workshop and submission of the lesson plan.

Continuing Education Units (CEUs):

• Upon completion of the Teacher Externship Program, educators will receive up to 43 hours of Continuing Education Units through Region 16 Education Service Center.

Important Dates:

• Pre-Externship Orientation: Mandatory attendance required prior to starting externship.
• June/July: Complete 10 to 15 days at assigned employer.
• Post-Externship Workshop: Mandatory attendance, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.