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 State School Officers (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 | POC |
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October - November | Nominations Accepted More information on Nominations. Submit all online nominations by November 30, 2021 | School Level Principal |
December | Nominees are notified and asked to complete District Teacher of the Year Application Learn more on why you should apply, eligibility & requirements | District POC |
Early Jan | Application for District TOY due to DSO | District POC |
Mid February | District Teacher of the Year announced and sent DoDEA Teacher of the Year Application | District Office |
March |
District Teacher of the Year completes the following between March 4-25, 2021:
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District POC |
NLT April | Completed packet is uploaded to TEAMS by April 1, 2022 by the district POC. | District POC |
June | DoDEA Teacher of the Year Announced | HQ |
Eligibility Requirements for District/DoDEA Teacher of the Year: (* from National Teacher of the Year Program)
Expectations for those selected as District Teachers of the Year:
Expectations for the DoDEA Teacher of the Year:
Nomination Period | |
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Oct 18 - Nov 30, 2021 | Nominations sought in local communities. |
District Level Process | |
Dec 3, 2021 | District POCs send to HQ the number of nominees submitted for each district |
Dec 6 - Jan 14, 2022 | District POCs compile nominations and provide approved candidates the District TOY application for completion and submission |
On or before Jan 14, 2022 | Applications for District TOY emailed to district POC |
Jan 17-25, 2022 | District POCs review applications to ensure they are completed (word counts, and page limits are not exceeded) |
Jan 28, 2022 | District POC emails listing of applicants with demographic data to HQ POC (Dr. Alberto Rivera) |
Jan 31 to Feb 18, 2022 | District TOY selected by the District Selection panel based on written application and virtual interview |
On or before Feb 18, 2022 (whenever district process has been completed) | District POCs notify DoDEA HQ of selected District TOY PRIOR to notifying the winner or making an announcement in the local community (to allow HQ Communications department to assist with coordinating communications) |
By Feb 28, 2022 | District POC/Superintendent notifies and supports nominated teachers in the TOY application process |
Mar 4-11, 2022 | District TOY completes DoDEA TOY application and prepares video |
Mar 14-25, 2022 | District POC collaborates with District TOY winner to edit/revise/improve the DoDEA TOY application and video to ensure they meet all expectations |
NLT Apr 1, 2022 | DoDEA STOY application package (including video and official photo) uploaded to Schoology (or TEAMS) by District POC |
Headquarters Level Process | |
Mar 14, 2022 | HQ Coordinator identifies and notifies Selection Panel and Interview Panel members and send save the date as reminders |
On or before Apr 1, 2022 | DoDEA Application package from District TOY, including photo and video, due at DoDEA Headquarters uploaded to Schoology (or TEAMS) |
Apr 4-8, 2022 | DoDEA STOY community organized: written applications, videos, photos into two groups on Schoology (or TEAMS) |
Apr 11-25, 2022 | Selection Panel Review Period. Panel members will review applications and videos independently using scoring rubrics. Scores are emailed to HQ POC (Dr. Alberto Rivera) |
Apr 26 & 27, 2022 | 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 |
Apr 28 - May 13, 2022 | Selection Panel Round 2 Review Period of TOP applicants. Panel members will review applications and videos independently using scoring rubrics. Scores are emailed to HQ POC (Dr. Alberto Rivera) |
On or before May 13, 2022 | HQ Selection Panel scoring rubrics and comments due HQ POC and on Schoology (or TEAMS) |
May 16-20, 2022 | Top 3-4 candidates will be scheduled for a virtual interview |
May 23-25, 2022 | 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 26-31, 2022 | Provide written recommendation for 2023 DoDEA STOY to CAO 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 office for coordination of communication to the field. |
On or before May 31, 2022 | DoDEA STOY (district superintendent, principal, and district POC) are notified of the selection. |
On or before June 3, 2022 | Announcement of 2023 DoDEA TOY made via DoDEA website and other methods as determined by HQ. |
SY 2022 and 2023 | Recognition and professional development opportunities. 2023 STOY year period is January 2023 to December 2023 |
Jun 2022- Oct 2022 | Technical work sessions with DoDEA STOY to revise national application and platform |
National Teacher of the Year Program Level Process | |
On or before Oct 31, 2022 | The DoDEA State Coordinator submits the 2022 DoDEA STOY’s complete official application package to the National TOY Program site |
Nov 2022 | The National Selection Committee begins review of all state applications prior to the initial meeting of the Committee. |
Dec 2022 | Finalists, their Chief State School Officers, and state teams of the four states selected will be notified by the Council of Chief State School Officers. |
Feb 2023 | 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 in a variety of situations, including individual interviews. |
Mar 2023 | The teacher selected and the three finalists, along with their Chief State School Officers, will be notified of the Selection Committee's decision. |
Apr 2023 | 2022 NTOY announced and honored in Washington, DC |