The selection process begins with candidates whose names are submitted by county offices of education (COEs) and consists of three phases:
Phase I - Review of Written Applications
To evaluate the applications, the California Department of Education (CDE) will convene a selection committee consisting of school, district, and COE administrators; professional organizations; and CDE personnel. The committee evaluates all applications within the context of the selection criteria, which is organized around four themes:
- Work Performance
- School/Community Involvement
- Leadership and Commitment
- Above and Beyond
The selection committee selects the finalists.
Phase II - Site Visit
The finalists will be scheduled to receive a site visit by a state-level team. The team will observe the finalist at work and conduct local interviews.
Phase III - Selection of Award Winners
The State Superintendent of Public Instruction selects and announces the recipients of the California Classified School Employees of the Year award, one in each category.
There is no appeal process.
