This text was developed for the use of beginning student teaching interns and their supervising teachers. The text employs a case study method for introducing topics and events, pertinent to the student teaching experience, for discussion. Case studies are presented by topic, each with a brief general introduction and suggestions for supervising teachers and interns. Topics include: (1) getting off to a good start; (2) roles of the supervisor, college coordinator, intern, and students; (3) legal status and ethics of the teaching profession; (4) getting to know the faculty, staff, and school building; (5) becoming familiar with school policies; (6) availability of materials; (7) discovering available school referral services; (8) observations; (9) teaching competencies; (10) classroom management and planning; (11) implementation; (12) instructional evaluation; (13) evaluation of the student teacher intern; (14) general internships in education; and (15) certification and job placement. For each case study, discussion questions are suggested. A reference list of seven citations is appended. (FG)