January 29

Nomination forms must be postmarked

March 4

Dinner for all 2011 Teacher of the Year Nominees, Senator Inn, Augusta

March 5

State House Hall of Flags Ceremony: Governor and Commissioner of Education honor all

2011 Maine Teacher of the Year nominees

March 11

Semi-finalists announced

April – May

Site visits to semi-finalists schools

May – July

Semi-finalists work on oral presentation and professional portfolio

July 21

Semi-finalists deliver oral presentation and hand in professional portfolio

July  

Professional portfolios are read and scored by review panel

July

State finalists are announced                             

August  

State finalists are interviewed by former Teachers of the Year

September

Announcement of the 2011 Maine Teacher of the Year

November

2011 Maine Teacher of the Year Banquet