The early childhood teacher’s role as a cooperating/mentor teacher is an important one that is critical to the ability of practicum students to learn how to become an effective teacher of young children. This webinar will address key roles and responsibilities of effective cooperating/mentor teachers, as well as the competencies and supports that cooperating/mentor teachers need to provide effective support to novice teachers. Finally, this course will outline how cooperating/mentor teachers should use NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Practice to guide their work with student teachers.