| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| November 2011 | The California Department of Education (CDE) disseminates nomination forms and instructions to county offices of education (COEs). |
| November 2011 - February 2012 | COEs determine nominees. |
| March 12, 2012 | Postmark deadline for COEs to submit nominations to the CDE. |
| March - April 2012 | State selection committee reviews nomination forms and selects semifinalists. |
| April 2012 | The State Superintendent of Public Instruction notifies the awardees. |
| April 2012 | The CDE announces the Classified School Employee of the Year awardees. |
| May 20-26, 2012 | Classified School Employee Week. |
| May 24, 2012 | Awardees are honored at an event in Sacramento hosted by the CDE and event sponsors during Classified School Employee Week. |