Application Process
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The DoDEA Teacher of the Year Program brings RECOGNITION to great teachers, students, parents, districts, communities, DoDEA and the profession of teaching. Going through the process is about self-reflection and affirmation of the reasons teaching children is so important. Both the process and being a District and/or DoDEA Teacher of the Year leads to personal growth about the field of teaching and leadership, meeting other Teachers of the Year, networking across the United States with like-minded teachers, about inspiring and being inspired by educators who are passionate about teaching and learning. Becoming a Teacher of the Year is a wonderful opportunity to grow in the profession and grow in your practice while representing all DoDEA teachers.
District Teacher of the Year Honors and Awards
- Personal congratulations by the District Superintendent
- Congratulatory letters and/or certificates
- DoDEA publicity
- Recognition through local newspaper, and American Forces Network
- Opportunities to attend local conferences
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DoDEA Teacher of the Year Honors and Awards
- Personal congratulations by the Director of DoDEA
- Certificate or commemorative crystal award
- Attendance at the National Teacher of the Year Program Conference
- Attendance at a White House reception to be recognized by the President of the United States and Secretary of Education
- Participation in the International Space Camp, Huntsville, Alabama
- Meetings at Headquarters, Alexandria Virginia
- One time stipend
- Represent and promote DoDEA as a state Teacher of the Year at different events throughout the year of service
District Teacher of the Year
Requirements
- Nominated at the district level
- Complete District Teacher of the Year Application
- No adverse action pending
Responsibilities
- Be a teacher leader in a district
- Become a member and voice in the DoDEA professional learning trainings
- Engage in professional learning in teacher leadership with other District Teacher of the Year
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DoDEA Teacher of the Year
Requirements
- Selected as District Teacher of the Year
- Complete DoDEA/National Teacher of the Year application
- Submit three letters of support/recommendation
- Create a video presentation
- No adverse action pending
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Responsibilities
- Take an active role in educational leadership
- Promote the District Teacher of the Year and engage with them in professional learning
- Serve as an advocate for the profession
- Represent DoDEA at all State Teacher of the Year events
- Plan, develop, and implement a project of choice during the semester long sabbatical
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