NCCAT BTOY Eligibility Requirements:
1. Successful completion of 1st year of teaching in a NC public school
2. Continued employment in the same school district or charter school for 2nd year
3. Met minimum full year of teaching as determined by NC Department of Public Instruction
4. Lateral entry experience, Teach for America experience meet requirements
5. Must teach students directly for at least 70% of the time (same requirement as Teacher of the Year)