Recognition Programs
Shasta County Schools Recognition Programs
- Teacher of the Year
- Principal for a Day
- Classified School Employee of the Year
- California Distinguished Schools Program
- Educator Appreciation
- School Counselor of the Year
Teacher of the Year
As a county, we honor teachers in three categories each year:
- Elementary School (including Pre-K)
- Middle School
- High School
Teachers are nominated by their schools and candidates are selected from those applications submitted for each of these categories at the conclusion of each school year. A committee selects one of these outstanding teachers to participate in the California Teachers of the Year Program. This program highlights educational innovation, student learning, and the rewards of teaching.
The state program results in the annual selection of five teachers who reflect the diversity of our teachers and students. The process pays tribute to California's teaching force, the complexity of challenges that confront our schools, and the need to promote collaboration and teamwork to meet those challenges. The overall purpose of the California Teachers of the Year Program is to pay tribute to the tireless efforts of our state's outstanding teachers. In doing so, the program brings deserved recognition to the 300,000 California members of the teaching profession.
2025 Teacher of the Year application form - Completed application form must be submitted to the Instructional Services Department no later than Friday, April 26, 2024.
Principal for a Day
Each year, the Shasta County Office of Education coordinates the annual Principal for a Day event, where business and community leaders have the change to be "Principal for a Day" at a local school. Participants gain a hands-on perspective into the daily life of a school administrator and witness the opportunities for students in Shasta County Schools. The 32nd annual event was held countywide on March 5, 2024, and 26 Shasta County School principals hosted a community member for the day.
Classified School Employee of the Year
California Distinguished Schools Program
Congratulations to our California Distinguished Schools winners for 2024!
Central Valley High School, Enterprise High School, and University Preparatory School have been named California Distinguished Schools for 2024.
The California Distinguished Schools program was established by the California Department of Education (CDE) in 1985 to recognize exemplary achievements. The program recognizes elementary and middle and high schools in alternate years.
Educator Appreciation
Shasta County Office of Education
Educator Appreciation Night
This year's celebration will be held on May 9, 2024, at the Gaia Hotel, 4125 Riverside Place, Anderson, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Honorees will include those employees, classified, certificated and management who have received county, region, state, or national level recognition this school year. Board members with 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, or 35 years of service and those that have completed the Masters in Governance Program within the last year will also be honored. We would also like to recognize any teachers who have received their National Board Certification within the last year. In addition, we would like to honor any schools that have received a Distinguished School Award or Title 1 High Achievement Award.
Google Registration Form coming soon.
School Counselor of the Year
In February of 2020, Shasta County Office of Education became one of four county offices to host a campaign recognizing school counselors for their role in educating the whole child. School counselors implement national standards to provide instruction and interventions in three domains which include Academics, College/Career, and Social/Emotional Development as prescribed in the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model. The School Counselor of the Year (SCOY) program recognizes school counselors for their work in the following areas.
- Successful implementation of the ASCA National Model
- Leadership on their school campus as well as within their district
- Advocacy for all students and families regarding equity and access to a rich course of study, extracurricular activities, and enrichment programs
- Collaboration with stakeholders in order to address systemic barriers to achievement, increase student engagement, and provide data to inform measurements of success and areas of thoughtfulness
- Sustained membership in California Association of School Counselors (CASC)
The SCOY process beings with nominations for exceptional school counselors being submitted to our county superintendent followed by applications from the school counselor. Interviews are held in February in order to forward our recipient on to CASC for consideration of becoming California's School Counselor of the Year by mid March. Please congratulate these exemplary individuals for their hard work and dedication to the students of Shasta County.
2024 winners: Pattie Bay of Sycamore Elementary School and Laura Ingalls of SCOE Student Programs