The purpose of this six-part document is to assist cooperating teachers in training student teachers. Chapter one examines the goals of student teaching. Considerations for the cooperating teacher to keep in mind while working toward the development of competent teachers are presented. Chapter two discusses the cooperating teacher's responsibilities, including a) preparing for the student teacher; b) familiarizing the student teacher with the school, procedures, resources, etc.; c) answering commonly asked questions; and d) maintaining student teacher morale. Chapter three discusses various aspects of observation and planning techniques and how the cooperating teacher and student teacher can collaborate on these techniques. Chapter four examines competency-based teacher education and lists competencies for student teachers. Cahpter five discusses evaluation of the student teacher and lists important items to consider. Chapter six deals with encouraging professional ideals in the student teacher and includes the text of the "Code of Ethics of the Education Profession," adopted in 1963 by the National Education Association. (PB)