February 29

Nomination forms must be postmarked

April 9

Dinner for all 2013 Teacher of the Year Nominees, Senator Inn, Augusta

April 10

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

2013 Maine Teacher of the Year nominees

April – May

Site visits to semi-finalists schools

May – July

Semi-finalists work on oral presentation and professional portfolio

July 18

Semi-finalists deliver oral presentations and hand in professional portfolios

Late July

Professional portfolios are read and scored by review panel

August

State finalists are interviewed by past Teachers of the Year

September

Announcement of the 2013 Maine Teacher of the Year

November

2013 Maine Teacher of the Year Banquet