Important Dates - Orange County Teachers of the Year

December 3, 2025	Intent to Participate forms due to Orange County Department of Education (OCDE)
December 11, 2025	District Coordinator meeting – 2027 Application Process
March 4, 2026	2027 Teachers of the Year Applications due to OCDE (via district coordinators)
April 6, 2026	Semifinalist status emailed to district coordinators
April 14, 2026	Interviews with Semifinalists (Prek-12 and ROP only)
April/ May 2026	2027 TOTY Finalists announced
July 2026	2027 California TOTY applications due from Orange County finalists to OCDE
November 13, 2026	2027 Teachers of the Year Banquet