Important Dates - Orange County Teachers of the Year

November 15, 2024	Intent to Participate forms due to Orange County Department of Education (OCDE)
December 11, 2024	District Coordinator meeting – 2026 Application Process
March 4, 2025	2026 Teachers of the Year Applications due to OCDE (via district coordinators)
April 8, 2025	Semifinalist status emailed to district coordinators
April 22, 2025	Interviews with Semifinalists (Prek-12 and ROP only)
April/ May 2025	2026 TOTY Finalists announced
July 2025	2026 California TOTY applications due from Orange County finalists to OCDE
November 7, 2025	2026 Teachers of the Year Banquet