Recognition Programs

To recognize and honor the contributions of outstanding school administrators, classroom teachers and education support personnel, the bureau coordinates the following programs:

• Florida Teacher of the Year Program
  • 2025 Florida Teacher of the Year Application (PDF)
  • 2025 Florida Teacher of the Year Video Observation Score Sheet (PDF)
  • 2025 Florida Teacher of the Year Application Rating Form (PDF)
• Florida School-Related Employee of the Year Program
• Principal Achievement Award for Outstanding Leadership Program
• Outstanding Assistant Principal Achievement Award

For more information about Florida’s Recognition Programs, please contact:

Julie Caylor, Recognition Coordinator
Bureau of Educator Recruitment, Development and Retention
Turlington Building, Suite 126
325 West Gaines Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
Phone: 850-245-9716
E-mail: edrecognition@fldoe.org

Thank you so much to our supporters for these recognition programs.