Your Selection Day is Friday, September 5, 2025.

Here’s how to get ready.

  • SIGN UP HERE.

    Select the subject area you’re applying to teach, then choose an available time for your 60-minute interview, where you’ll meet with a small panel.

    After confirming your interview, you’ll be redirected to sign up for a 40-minute time slot to complete your writing task. The writing task will be completed in a group setting, but you’ll respond to the prompt individually.

    Both the interview and the writing task will take place on the same day.

  • 📺 Watch the Exemplar Videos

    • How to Prepare: Watch this video for guidance on planning and setting up your teaching sample.

    • Sample Lesson: Watch this video to see a full example of a completed teaching sample.

    🍎 Prepare Your Teaching Sample

    1. Select a Learning Objective
      Choose one objective for the content area and grade level you are applying for.

      ELEMENTARY MATH | ELEMENTARY ELA
      SECONDARY MATH | SECONDARY SCIENCE
      SECONDARY HISTORY | SECONDARY ENGLISH
      K-12 ESL

    2. Create Your Lesson Plan
      Use this lesson plan template and provided resources to write your plan.

    3. Gather Materials. You will need:

      - A computer with a camera
      - A whiteboard, chalkboard, or other writing surface
      - Any lesson materials you plan to use

    4. Practice
      Rehearse your lesson in front of friends, family, or a mirror.

    Reminder: Act like you are teaching a group of students. See Sample Lesson above for ideas.

  • 1. Submit your completed lesson plan here.

    2. Record your teaching sample here.

    🗓️ Submit both your lesson plan and recorded sample by August 29.