Student Teaching and Observing

Request to Student Teach

Prospective candidates for all future student teaching positions must submit a letter of request from their university, a transcript and a personal data sheet or resume to Grayslake Community High School District 127. The application and supporting documentation should be emailed, faxed or mailed to:

Crissy Cooper

Grayslake Community High School District 127
Human Resources Department
400 North Lake Street
Grayslake, IL 60030
Fax: (847) 231 - 6829
ccooper@d127.org

Procedures for Placement

Each applicant’s qualifications and requirements are examined. Student teachers and interns are 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 Department Chair contact information for the student.

Request to Observe

To begin the observation process in our district, you must complete the Grayslake Grayslake District 127 Application Form and email it ccooper@d127.org. We handle observation requests on a first-come, first-served basis. Once we receive your request, we will look for a teacher that matches your needs. If one is available, we will provide you with the name of the teacher and their contact information so you can directly arrange mutually convenient hours with the teacher.