NCCAT NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award
2026 Selection Timeline
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August 4, 2025 |
Submission period opens for District and Charter School BTOY nominations. |
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October 3, 2025 |
Deadline for School Districts and Charter Schools to submit their BTOY to NCCAT. |
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October 8, 2025 |
Deadline for communication with each BTOY regarding the next steps, portfolio requirements, etc. |
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November 12, 2025 |
Deadline for each BTOY to submit their portfolio to NCCAT. |
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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. |
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March 9, 2026 |
BTOYs attend NCCAT program. |
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March 10-11, 2026 |
Lightning interview rounds with each of the 27 BTOYs. |
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March 12, 2026 |
Announcement of NCCAT BTOY at celebration event. |