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Educator of Promise

Timeline Overview

Educator of Promise Program

Timeline Overview

Nomination Period
February 16 to March 29, 2024	Nominations sought in local school communities
Regional Level Process
Before March 29, 2024	Nomination forms/count emailed to regional point of contacts (POCs)
By April 5, 2024	Regional POCs send list of candidates (including email address and principal’s contact information) to HQ POC.
By April 8, 2024	Regional POCs send demographic form to HQ POC.
April 8-15, 2024	The regional selection panel members: Review the nomination forms Obtain signature/permission of nominated teachers (Section 1 Form) Obtain signatures of POC/District Superintendent/principal (Section 2 Form) Gather letter of recommendation from principals Obtain official picture (headshot), resume, and bio of nominated teacher Upload documents into 2024 EOP TEAMS
On or before April 15, 2024 (whenever the regional process has been completed)	Regional POCs: Notify DoDEA HQ of selected candidates (two candidates from the Americas, three from the Pacific, and three from Europe) Will not notify candidates at their selection Upload nomination packages into 2024 EOP TEAMS
Headquarters Level Process
March 29 to April 8, 2024	EOP community organized in TEAMS
On or before April 15, 2024	Regions submit names and packages to DoDEA HQ. Nomination packages are uploaded in 2024 EOP TEAMS.
April 16 to 26, 2024	HQ selection panel review period. Panel members will review endorsements and nomination forms independently using scoring rubrics. Scores are emailed to Dr. Rivera-Rivera.
April 29 to May 1, 2024	The top two candidates will be scheduled for a virtual interview.
May 7-8, 2024	The HQ interview panel will conduct virtual interviews with the top two candidates. The estimated interview time would be 7:30-8:30 AM EST/ 4:00-5:00 PM EST to accommodate the different time zones.
May 8-10, 2024	Provide written recommendation for 2024 Dr. Linda L. Curtis Educator of Promise to Chief Academic Officer (CAO) for the Director’s approval. Debrief the EOP selection with the Director as requested. Compile bio of the selected Dr. Linda L. Curtis EOP Award recipient and share with HQ Communications office to coordinate communication to the field.
On or before May 13, 2024	District Superintendent, principal, and regional POCs are notified of the Dr. Linda L. Curtis EOP Award recipient selection.
On or before May 24, 2024	Announcement of 2024 Dr. Linda L. Curtis EOP Award recipient made via DoDEA website.
SY 2023-2024	Recognition and professional development opportunities. 2024 Dr. Linda L. Curtis EOP Award recognition period is May 2024 to May 2025.

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