This handbook for a one-semester student teaching practicum opens with role descriptions for the school principal, the college supervisor, the cooperating teacher, and the student teacher. The handbook covers the following elements in the practicum: (1) school preparation for the student teacher; (2) suggested schedule for observation and teaching; (3) methods of evaluation--informal conference, formal evaluation, and evaluation by the college supervisor; (4) grading policy; (5) lesson plan form for the first lesson; (6) lesson forms for self-evaluation and lesson overview; (7) five-day lesson plan form; and (8) evaluation of student teacher competencies. Also included are a student placement request form and observation worksheets. The appendices include suggestions for the first days of school and for establishing a positive learning atmosphere. (JD)