| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| November 2012 | The California Department of Education (CDE) disseminates nomination forms and instructions to county offices of education (COEs). |
| November 2012 - February 2013 | COEs determine nominees. |
| March 25, 2013 | Postmark deadline for COEs to submit nominations to the CDE. |
| March - April 2013 | State selection committee reviews nomination forms and selects semifinalists. |
| April 2013 | The State Superintendent of Public Instruction notifies the awardees. |
| April 2013 | The CDE announces the Classified School Employee of the Year awardees. |
| May 20-24, 2013 | Classified School Employee Week. |
| May 23, 2013 | Awardees are honored at an event in Sacramento hosted by the CDE and event sponsors during Classified School Employee Week. |