Alternative Pathways to Teaching
What is the National Louis Teacher Residency Program?
The North Chicago CUSD187 residency program is a collaboration between the National College of Education at National Louis University and District 187 that offers a pathway to teaching for those with a bachelor’s degree in any field. This is an alternative pathway to teaching. Residents will gain hands-on experience in a district school as a student teacher (for a full year), with a mentor teacher, and pursue a graduate degree in elementary education (1st - 5th grade) with a bilingual endorsement (must be a Spanish speaker) or pursue a graduate degree in Special Education (K-12). Upon successful completion of the program, and a commitment to work in D187 for at least four years, you will be hired for a full-time teaching job in the district.
What is the Golden Apple Accelerators Program?
The Golden Apple Accelerators program is a fast-track teacher licensure program designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree and a passion for education. It combines rigorous coursework, clinical placements, and expert mentoring to prepare you for success in the classroom within 15 months. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities, this program is for you!
Apply to D187 to become an NLU Teacher Resident or a Golden Apple Teacher:
How to Apply
Start your application by click on the link below
After you have submitted the application, please apply to NLU or Golden Apple
Apply to NLU or admission into the master’s program:
How to Apply
For information about how to apply, please contact:
Jennifer Karr, Enrollment Specialist
Phone: 847-947-5771
JKarr@nl.edu
For more information, contact:
Daphne Hanna-Brooks, D187 Recruitment and Retention Manager
224-383-8611
dhanna@d187.org
For more information about the National Louis Teacher Residency program, please contact:
Wendy Gaeding, Director of Outreach
Phone: 847-947-5037
wgaeding@nl.edu
For more information about the Golden Apple Accelerator Program, please contact:
Keona Roberts, Manager, Accelerators Program
Golden Apple Foundation
kroberts@goldenapple.org
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