| MONTH | PROCESS |
| SCHOOL/LEA |
| February-March |
Teacher of the Year applications and information mailed to LEAs and to Charter
Schools |
| March-August |
Each school and LEA selects its Teacher of the Year from among school nominees. |
| September |
LEA Teacher of the Year portfolios submitted to DPI (LEA Teacher of the Year
Information Form, copy of current license, TOY publicity photo and LEA
Teacher of the Year Portfolio-An original and four copies) |
| REGIONAL |
| October-January |
Portfolios assessed, interviews conducted, on-site school visits and classroom
observations |
| February |
Regional Teacher of the Year winners announced. |
| STATE |
| April-May |
Formal interviews conducted, speeches presented and the state selection process
completed. State teacher of the Year announced. |
| Teacher of the Year Awards Gala sponsored by the North Carolina Automobile Dealers
Association |
