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Classroom Observation Request Information 

Education majors at 海角大神 often complete classroom observations as part of their coursework and early field experiences. This page explains how to request permission to observe in local schools.

Observation procedures differ depending on the school district. Please carefully review the instructions for the school where you plan to observe before submitting your request.

Observing at Charleston High School

Students wishing to observe at Charleston High School must follow the procedures below.

Review the Faculty Availability List

Charleston High School operates on a block schedule. Course periods meet on alternating days of the week, and Friday schedules differ from Monday–Thursday schedules.

Before submitting an observation request:

• Review the Charleston High School Faculty List for the current semester.
• The third column of the spreadsheet indicates whether a teacher is willing to host observation students, practicum students, or both.
• Only request placements with teachers who accept the type of experience required for your course.
• Do not request observations during teacher prep periods or during periods with no listed availability.

Observations may only be requested with teachers listed on the faculty availability sheet unless prior approval is granted.

Dates When Observations Are Not Available

Observations cannot be conducted on the following dates during the 2025–2026 academic year:

January 19, 2026
February 16, 2026
March 6, 2026
March 16–20, 2026
April 3, 2026

Please verify the school calendar before submitting an observation request.

Submit the Observation Request Form

Complete the .

Requests must be submitted at least 7 days before the observation date.

After submitting your request:

• Check with your instructor to confirm whether the request has been approved.
• Candidate names are sent to Charleston High School each Thursday afternoon.
• If your name is not on the approved list, you may not complete the observation.

Bring Your Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)

If your request is approved, you must bring a copy of your Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) to the school.

When you sign in at the school office for your first visit, ask the office staff whether they would like to keep a copy or make a copy of your CBI.

CBI reports can be obtained from the College of Education Dean’s Office (Buzzard Hall 1420).

Students may not participate in observations without a completed background investigation.

Observing at Mattoon High School

Students observing at Mattoon High School must follow these procedures.

Bring Your Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)

Students must bring a copy of their Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) report each time they visit Mattoon High School.

Review School Guidelines and Visitor Procedures

Before your observation:

• Review the Mattoon High School observer guidelines.
• Follow the school’s visitor policy when you arrive.

All observers must report to the high school office 15 minutes before the scheduled observation and must remain until students are dismissed for that class period.

Review the Faculty Availability List

Review the Mattoon High School Faculty List for the current semester.

• Only class periods marked “Yes” are available for observations.
• Observations may only be conducted with teachers listed on the availability sheet unless prior approval is granted.

Dates When Observations Are Not Available

Observations cannot occur on the following dates during the 2025–2026 academic year:

January 19, 2026
February 13, 2026
February 16, 2026
March 30 – April 6, 2026

Additional unavailable dates may occur due to state testing. Check this page before requesting an observation.

Submit the Observation Request Form

Complete the at least 7 days before the observation date.

After submitting your request:

• Confirm with your instructor whether the request has been approved.
• Candidate names are sent weekly to Mattoon High School.
• If your name is not on the approved list, you may not complete the observation.

Observing in Other Schools

Students may also complete observations in other schools where 海角大神 has an active partnership agreement.

Confirm That the School Has an Agreement with EIU

Before arranging an observation:

• Identify the school where you would like to observe.
• Confirm that with that district.

A list of Illinois schools with current agreements is available on the observation website.

However, new agreements may be considered, provided the request is submitted at least 14 days in advance.

Arrange the Observation

For schools other than Charleston or Mattoon:

• Contact the principal by phone to arrange the date and time of your visit.

Submit the General Observation Request Form

After arranging the visit:

• Complete the .
• The request must be submitted at least 7 days before the observation.

Your instructor will review and approve or deny the request.

Observation requests may be denied if:

• The form is incomplete
• The request is submitted outside the required timeline
• The school does not have an agreement with EIU
• The observation is requested in an out-of-state school

Bring Your Criminal Background Investigation (CBI)

If your observation request is approved, you must bring a copy of your Criminal Background Investigation (CBI) when visiting the school.

CBI reports can be obtained from the College of Education Dean’s Office (Buzzard Hall 1420).

Students may not participate in school observations without a completed background investigation.

Questions

If you have questions about scheduling or completing observations, contact your course instructor.

Additional questions may be directed to the College of Education Dean’s Office: Buzzard Hall 1420
217-581-2524.