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Michigan Teacher of the Year Program Timeline

Program Timeline for the 2023-2024 Michigan Teacher of the Year

Updated 3/20/2023 to reflect new finalist announcement dates

Program Timeline

Date

Activity

Monday, September 12, 2022

Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY) nomination window officially opens.

Sunday, October 23, 2022

The deadline to submit nominations is 11:59 p.m.

Monday, November 7, 2022

All eligible nominated teachers receive an email containing instructions on how to complete Part A of the MTOY application.

Monday, December 19, 2022

The deadline for nominees to submit their Part A application to MTOY@Michigan.gov is 5 p.m.

Friday, January 27, 2023

Part A applicants receive email update on their application status.

Friday, January 27, 2023

Part B application distributed to advancing applicants.

Monday, February 27, 2023

The deadline for advancing applicants to submit their Part B application to MTOY@Michigan.gov is 5 p.m.

Monday, April 10, 2023 Part B applicants receive email update on their application status.
Monday, April 10, 2023 Regional Teachers of the Year (RTOYs) announced.

Week of April 17, 2023

The 10 RTOYs are interviewed by the state selection panel.

May 2023

2022-2023 Michigan Teacher of the Year announced.

July 14, 2023

Induction meeting for the newly named RTOYs (in person, in East Lansing).

August 2023

MTOY and RTOYs are invited to the Michigan State Board of Education meeting where they are introduced to board members and receive recognition. MTOY and RTOY responsibilities officially begin with the start of the 2022-23 school year.