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Selection Schedule

NCCAT NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award 

2026 Selection Timeline

August 4, 2025

Submission period opens for District and Charter School BTOY nominations.

October 3, 2025

Deadline for School Districts and Charter Schools to submit their BTOY to NCCAT.

October 8, 2025

Deadline for communication with each BTOY regarding the next steps, portfolio requirements, etc.

November 12, 2025

Deadline for each BTOY to submit their portfolio to NCCAT.

December 18, 2025

Deadline for NCCAT to convey congratulations to BTOY finalists and communicate next steps, invitation for 2026 program.

NCCAT will also send a letter to the district superintendent, principal, BT coordinator and/or the charter school principal.

March 9, 2026

BTOYs attend NCCAT program.

March 10-11, 2026

Lightning interview rounds with each of the 27 BTOYs.

March 12, 2026

Announcement of NCCAT BTOY at celebration event.