Sonoma County Office of Education

Important Dates

Date Task
March 31, 2025 Nominations due to SCOE
April Nominations reviewed by selection committee
May ​Teacher of the Year and Finalist(s) Announced
May-July ​Teacher of the Year completes the California TOY application
July California TOY application due from Sonoma County Teacher of the Year to SCOE
September/October Teacher of the Year and Finalist(s) recognized at a SCOE event
October California Department of Education publicly announces the California Teachers of the Year in a news release