NOMINATION PROCESS: HEADQUARTERS LEVEL

Panel Selection

  • The DoDEA State Coordinator compiles and prepares all District TOY application packets for review by the HQ selection panel.
  • The Coordinator convenes the selection panel.
  • The HQ Selection Panel consists of all stakeholders as aligned with the district panel.

The Selection Process

  • The panel participants will evaluate and score all packets using the DoDEA Scoring Rubric.
  • The panel will view and score each applicant's audio presentation.
  • The panel participants will collaborate face-to-face and/or by telephone and select the top four nominees.
  • The four nominees are interviewed by the panel virtual.
  • Through the process of a caucus, the panel comes to a consensus and selects their recommendation for the DoDEA State TOY.
  • The panel recommends the DoDEA State TOY to the Director for approval.
  • The Director and the Principal Deputy Director and Associate Director for Education review the top four finalist packets; view the video presentation; if applicable interview the finalists; and discuss interview results and selection with the panel.
  • The Director; the Principal Deputy Director and Associate Director for Education; and the panel select the DoDEA State TOY.
  • The Director notifies the DoDEA State TOY.
  • The HQ Coordinator sends National application packet to DoDEA State TOY to compete.
  • The State Coordinator notifies the Chief of Communication.
  • The Chief of Communication completes the press release and other PR duties.

Recognition of The DoDEA TOYs and/or The DoDEA State TOY

  • Letters of congratulations.
  • Press release to DoDEA system-wide and the appropriate Pentagon Offices.
  • Chat Room Interview.
  • Commemorative plaque or trophy.
  • Professional Development opportunities.
  • Cash Awards
    • The DoDEA State TOY attends a national professional development conference
    • Second semester, the DoDEA State TOY participates in National TOY events and works with the Director and the professional development branch in support of DoDEA initiatives

Application Documents

 

DoDEA TOY Application Packet for 2023
Application for 2023 DoDEA Teacher of the Year submitted by District winners.
District TOY Application Packet for 2023
Application for 2023 District Teacher of the Year submitted by nominated teachers.
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