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History of the Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year Award

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History of the Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year Award

Since 2000, the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) and JJEEP sponsor the Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year (TOY) program to honor outstanding teachers in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) education programs.

A letter calling for nominations is sent to all program and school district contacts at juvenile justice facilities throughout the state. Statements from the nominee, a representative of the educational program, a representative of the facility, and three students are required in the nomination packet. Additional documentation of the nominee's merits, qualifications, and achievements may be submitted by other relevant stakeholders.

JJEEP reviewers coordinate the TOY nominations and judging process. Representatives from FDOE and DJJ, as well as educators, community members, and other stakeholders, evaluate the nominee applications and select one winner from each of the five regions. The statewide Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year is selected from the five regional winners. All winners receive plaques and monetary awards and are recognized at the annual Juvenile Justice Education Institute and Southern Conference on Corrections that is held each summer.