Selection Process
The DoDEA Teacher of the Year Program is designed to recognize and honor our outstanding teachers who exemplify the quality professionalism of our teaching work force. The DoDEA Teacher of the Year Program is modeled after the National Teacher of the Year Program, sponsored by the Council of Chief StateSchoolOfficers (CCSSO), and provides an avenue for the DoDEA Teacher of the Year to be nationally recognized. Any stakeholder may nominate a DoDEA teacher for this award and is highly encouraged to participate in the nomination process.
| Date | Item |
|---|---|
| January - February | Nominations are accepted More information on Nominations. Submit all online nominations by February 10, 2023. |
| February 15-17 | Nominees are notified and asked to complete District Teacher of the Year application form. Learn more on why you should apply, eligibility & requirements. |
| Early March | The DTOY application form is due to the District POC. |
| Early April | The District Teacher of the Year is announced. |
| April |
The District Teacher of the Year completes the following between April 10-24, 2023:
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| NLT May | Completed application packet is submitted and uploaded to TEAMS by May 5, 2023 by the district POC. |
| September | The DoDEA Teacher of the Year is announced. |
Eligibility Requirements for District/DoDEA Teacher of the Year: (* from National Teacher of the Year Program)
- *Must have the respect and admiration of colleagues and:
- Be an expert in his/her field who guides students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve excellence
- Collaborate with colleagues, students, and families to create a school culture of respect and success
- Deliberately connect the classroom and key stakeholders to foster a strong community at large
- Demonstrate leadership and innovation in and outside of the classroom walls that embodies lifelong learning
- Express him/herself in an engaging and articulate way
- Must have completed three full years as a DoDEA teacher
- Must be willing to represent the organization in a way that brings honor to the profession
- Must be willing to represent DoDEA's Mission: to educate, empower, and engage all students
Expectations for those selected as District Teachers of the Year:
- Participation in face-to-face or online professional learning sessions related to teacher leadership
- Creation of an action plan that will be used to develop leadership practices in your school or district. This action plan will be used to document your activities throughout your year of recognition
Expectations for the DoDEA Teacher of the Year:
- Participation in face-to-face or online professional learning sessions related to teacher leadership
- Creation of an action plan that will be used to develop leadership practices in your school or district. This action plan will be used to document your activities throughout your year of recognition
- Development of a semester-long sabbatical project, in collaboration with DoDEA HQ Leadership and Teacher of the Year POC
| Nomination Period | |
|---|---|
| January 9 to February 10, 2023 |
Nominations sought in local communities |
| District Level Process | |
|---|---|
| By January 31, 2023 | District POCs identify interview and selection panel |
| February 15-17, 2023 | District POCs provide the selected candidates the application form for completion and submission |
| February 20 to March 3, 2023 | Candidates complete the District TOY application |
| On or before March 3, 2023 | Candidates email their application to district POCs |
| March 6-15, 2023 | District POCs review applications for completion (word counts and page limits) |
| March 15, 2023 | District POCs email listing of applicants (with email address and principal’s contact information) with demographic data to HQ POC |
| March 16-30, 2023 | Selection panel reviews and scores applications and interview panel interviews final candidates |
| On or before April 7, 2023 | District POCs notify HQ POC of selected District TOY PRIOR to making an announcement in the local community (to allow HQ Communications Department to assist with coordinating communications) |
| By April 10, 2023 | District TOY is announced in each district by local leadership |
| April 10-24, 2023 | District TOY completes DoDEA TOY application and prepares video |
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April 24-28, 2023 Â |
District POC collaborates with District TOY to edit/revise/ improve the DODEA TOY application and video to ensure they meet all expectations |
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NLT May 5, 2023 Â |
DODEA STOY application package (including video and official photo) uploaded to TEAMS by district POC |
| Headquarters Level Process | |
|---|---|
| By May 5, 2023 | HQ POC identifies the Selection Panel and Interview Panel members |
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May 8-22, 2023 Â |
ROUND One selection panel review period. Panel members will review applications and videos independently using scoring rubrics. Scores are emailed to HQ POC |
| May 23-24, 2023 | HQ POC reviews scores to identify top 2 candidates from each group (from Round One reviews) and set up candidate folders for the second round of scoring |
| May 25 to June 2, 2023 | ROUND Two selection panel review period. Panel members will review applications and videos independently using scoring rubrics. Scores are emailed to HQ POC |
| On or before June 5, 2023 | HQ selection panel scoring rubrics and comments are emailed to HQ POC |
| June 5-9, 2023 | Top three candidates will be scheduled for a virtual interview. |
| By August 14, 2023 | HQ POC will send interview invitations to top three candidates |
| August 22-25, 2023 | Virtual interviews with top three candidates by the HQ interview panel. |
| August 28-30, 2023 | Provide written recommendation for 2024 DoDEA STOY to Chief Academic Officer for the Director’s approval. Debrief the STOY selection with the Director as requested. Compile bio of selected DoDEA TOY and share with HQ Communications Department for coordination of communication to the field. |
| On or before Sept 4, 2023 | DODEA STOY (district superintendent, principal, and district POC) are notified of the selection. |
| On or before Sept 13, 2023 | Announcement of 2024 DODEA TOY (at the Mark Center during the Teacher Leadership Summit) made via DODEA website and other methods as determined by HQ. |
| SY 2023 and 2024 | Recognition and professional development opportunities. 2024 STOY year period is January 2024 to December 2024 |
| September 2023 to October 2023 | Â |
| National TOY Application Process | |
|---|---|
| On or before October 31, 2023 | The DoDEA state coordinator submits the 2023 DoDEA STOY’s complete official application package to the National TOY Program site |
| November 2023 | The National Selection Committee begins review of all state applications prior to the initial meeting of the Selection Committee. |
| December 2023 | Finalists, Chief State School Officers, and state teams of the four states selected will be notified by the Council of Chief State School Officers. |
| STOY Year of Service:Â Â NTOY Program Events and Sabbatical | |
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| January 2024 | DODEA STOY Year of Service Begins |
| February 2024 | National Selection Committee (NTOY) announces four finalists. The four finalists will be brought to Washington, D.C., where they will meet with the Selection Committee |
| February 2024 | NTOY Program Orientation (Location TBD) |
| March 2024 | The teacher selected and the three finalists, along with their Chief State School Officers, will be notified of the Selection Committee's decision. |
| April 2024 | 2024 NTOY announced and honored in Washington, DC |
| July 2024 | Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama |
| August to December 2024 | STOY sabbatical |
| September 2024 | DODEA Teacher Leadership Summit |
| October 2024 | Impact & Influence Conference in Princeton, NJ |
| January 2025 | College Football Championship, Los Angeles, CA |
