Texas Teacher of the Year
TXTOY Application Posted
The 2026 Texas Teacher of the Year application will be available March 4, opening nominations by school districts/charter operators. Only the official District (or charter operator-selected) Elementary and Secondary Teacher of […]
District TXTOY Applications Due to ESCs
This is the deadline for Official District (or charter operator-selected) Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year to complete the 2026 Texas Teacher of the Year application. Applications must be submitted by midnight; when submitted, online applications are automatically sent directly to each ESC awards coordinator. Classroom teachers, school librarians, and counselors who teach students […]
Regional Nominations for TXTOY Due to TASA
ESC selections for 2026 Regional Elementary Teacher of the Year and Regional Secondary Teacher of the Year due to TASA by 5 p.m. CST. Learn more about the Texas Teacher […]
TXTOY Finalists Announced
TASA will distribute a press release announcing the 2026 Texas Teacher of the Year finalists (with a list of all 40 regional teachers of the year). Learn more about the Texas Teacher of the Year program.
TXTOY Finalist Interviews
Kalahari Resort and Conference Center 3001 Kalahari Blvd, Round Rock, TX, United StatesThe six finalists for 2026 Texas Teacher of the Year will be interviewed by a panel of judges, which is typically composed of representatives of educational administrator associations, a member […]
