This guide is directed toward the needs of supervising teachers and focuses on the role of the cooperating teacher. Part one, "Getting Ready for the Student Teacher," discusses conducting the initial student teacher visit and preparing for the student teacher's arrival by preparing the class, making notes for early conferences, considering the parents, studying the student teacher's background, and collecting materials. Part two, "Developing Competence in Planning and Teaching," discusses developing activities to help the student teacher begin teaching, planning for teaching, conferring with the student teacher, and relating to the college and the college supervisor. Part three, "Assessing and Guiding the Student Teacher's Performance," discusses resolving problems and assessing the student teacher through classroom observational systems and other techniques. Two appendixes and a 15-item bibliography are included. (PD)