DoDEA Teacher of The Year Program
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 Chief States Schools Officers (CSSO), 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.
Timeline Overview
| Date | Item | POC |
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| October - November | Nominations FORM Accepted More information on Nominations. Submit all nominations to DSO by November 15, 2019 | School Level Principal |
| November | Nominees are notified Nominees complete District Teacher of the Year Application PACKET Learn more on why you should apply, eligibility & requirements | District POC |
| Early Jan | Application packets for District TOY due to DSO | District POC |
| By end of February | District Teacher of the Year announced and sent DoDEA Teacher of the Year Packet | District Office |
| March |
District Teacher of the YearDistrict Teacher of the Year completes the following between Feb 13 - March 15, 2020:
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District POC |
| NLT 27 March | Completed packet is uploaded into Schoology by District POC. | District POC |
| End of May | DoDEA Teacher of the Year Announced | HQ |
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
2021 DoDEA State Teacher of the Year Timeline
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| October 7 – Nov 15, 2019 | Nominations sought in local communities. |
| November 18, 2019 | District POC sends to HQ the number of nominees submitted for each district. |
| Nov 19 – Jan 10, 2020 | District PoCs compile SY 19-20 nominations and provide approved candidates the District ToY application for completion and submission. |
| District Level Process | |
| On or before January 10, 2020 | Applications for District TOY due at the District Superintendent’s Office. Emailed to district POC. |
| Jan 10-17, 2020 | District TOY POC reviews applications to ensure they are complete and that word counts and page limits are not exceeded. |
| January 17, 2020 | District TOY POC emails listing of applicants with demographic data to HQ TOY POC. |
| January 20 – Feb 7, 2020 | District TOY selected by the district panel based on written application and virtual interview. |
| On or before February 7, 2020 (whenever district process has been completed) | District POC notifies DoDEA HQ of selected District TOY PRIOR to notification of winner or announcement in community so that HQ Communications department may assist with coordinating communications. |
| By Feb 14, 2020 | Superintendent/ District POC notifies and supports nominated teachers in the TOY application process. |
| February 14- Mar 13, 2020 | District Teacher of the Year completes DoDEA TOY application and prepares video. |
| Mar 13-Mar 27, 2020 | District POC collaborates with District TOY winner to edit/revise/improve DODEA TOY application and video to ensure they fully meet all expectations. |
| NLT March 27, 2020 | TOY application package (including video and official photo) uploaded to Schoology by District POC. |
| Headquarters Level Process | |
| March 2, 2020 | HQ Coordinator Identify and notify Selection Panel and Interview Panel members-send save the date as reminders |
| On or before March 27, 2020 | DoDEA Application package from District TOY, including photo and video, due at DoDEA Headquarters. Upload via Schoology |
| March 30-April 3, 2020 | DoDEA STOY community organized: written applications, videos, photos into two groups on Schoology |
| April 6-19, 2020 | Selection Panel Review Period. Panel members will review applications and videos independently using scoring rubrics. Scores are submitted into Schoology. |
| April 20-24, 2020 | HQ reviews top 3 candidates from each group and set up candidate folders for the Selection Panel groups to do a second round of scoring. |
| April 24-May 3, 2020 | Selection Panel Round 2 Review Period of TOP applicants. Panel members will review applications and videos independently using scoring rubrics. Scores are submitted into Schoology. |
| On or before May 4, 2020 | HQ Selection Panel scoring rubrics and comments due to Schoology/HQ POC |
| May 6-11, 2020 | Top 3-4 candidates will be scheduled for virtual interview. |
| May 13-15, 2020 |
Virtual interviews with top 3-4 candidates by the HQ Interview Panel. Date(s) selected based on candidates and time zones. Note: Interview panel convenes virtually (estimated time would be 6am EST-9am EST to accommodate the different time zones. But we will confirm the time once we have commitments from all panel members). |
| May 18-20, 2020 | Provide written recommendation for 2021 DoDEA STOY to Deputy Director for the Director. Debrief the STOY selection with the Director as requested. Compile bio of selected DoDEA TOY and share with HQ Communications office for coordination of communication to the field. |
| On or before May 22, 2020 | DODEA TOY (district superintendent, principal, and district POC) are notified of the selection. |
| On or before May 29, 2020 | Announcement of 2020 DODEA TOY made via Weekly packet and DODEA website. |
| SY 2020 and 2021 | Recognition and professional development opportunities. 2021 STOY year period is January 2021-December 2021 |
| June 2020- October 2020 | Technical work sessions with DODEA TOY to revise national application and platform. |
| National Teacher of the Year Program Level Process | |
| On or before October 31, 2020 | The DoDEA State Coordinator submits the DoDEA TOY’s complete official application package to the National TOY Program site. |
| Jan 2021 | National selection committee (NTOY) announces four finalists. |
| March 2021 | Four finalists meet with national selection committee (NTOY) in a variety of situations, including individual interviews, for a three-day period. |
| April 2021 | 2021 NTOY announced and honored in Washington, DC at the White House by the President |