Placement Process:

Thank you for your interest in student teaching at New Trier High School.

Prospective student teachers must complete the online student teaching application.

Approval Process:

The application process begins with the submission of the online application . To begin the student teaching process, click here.

Applicants must upload the following documents when completing the online application:

1. A letter of request for placement from the University
2. All applicable transcripts
3. A Resume

Each applicant's qualifications are reviewed by the Department Coordinator and Department Chair. The applicant may be required to interview with the potential cooperating department personnel and placement will be determined based upon the results of the interview.

Student teachers will be placed according to the number of cooperating teachers available in requested content areas. Placements are limited. After a placement is made, a confirmation letter will be sent to the University that includes the cooperating teacher and contact information for the student.

To begin the process for observations, please complete the Observation Google Form.

Once the request is received, it will be reviewed and matched with the teacher and availability.

Upon approval, the following will take place:

Your information will be given to the teacher, who will then contact you directly to arrange convenient hours.

• Please note you will be processed as a visitor each day you are observing. Please remember to bring a valid driver’s license or state ID for check in purposes.

The highest level of professionalism is expected from observers:

• On the first day, you will be introduced to the department assistant. Please follow any guidelines given.
• Once you have confirmed the schedule that has been arranged for you, you must follow it. Please be respectful of the time and effort that teachers put into planning the observation lesson.
• Arrive on time. If you will be late or unable to attend, please contact the person with whom you arranged your schedule.