Become a Board Member 

Applications open in the fall each year and close before the winter holiday breaks.  Any Learning Forward Texas member in good standing is eligible to apply for open positions on the Board of Directors. ​​

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Board Member Qualifications 

To qualify as a candidate, an individual must:  

• Agree to join or maintain membership in Learning Forward.

• Current member in good standing of Learning Forward Texas prior to submitting an application,

• Submit an acceptance form to the Texas nominating committee. 

• Agree to serve a minimum term of (3) consecutive years.  

• Not have served on the Learning Forward Texas board during the past (2) two consecutive years.

• Read additional qualifications in the Becoming a Board Member document. 

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To be considered for the Board of Directors, please submit/upload the following items between November 5 - December 12, 2025.​

Items to be submitted--

1. The applicant signed the acceptance form.

2. A cover letter that includes: 

   • ​Reason for applying to the Learning Forward Texas Board, 

   • Strengths that you will bring to the Learning Forward Texas Board, 

   • Include any additional information that will help Board members when voting. 

3. An updated resume.

4. A reference letter from a current supervisor. The self-employed should send a reference from a long-standing client or former supervisor.