This handbook provides background information and practical suggestions for home economics cooperative education teacher-coordinators in Texas. It is intended for teacher-coordinators using the six courses of study in occupational home economics prepared by the same agency. Addressed to the teacher-coordinator in a narrative format, the handbook contains 23 chapters covering the following topics: vocational home economics occupational education; approved occupations home economics cooperative education; credits and prerequisites; teacher qualifications; the teacher-coordinator; determining the need for home economics cooperative education; operating funds; classroom facilities, equipment, and supplies; filing system; advisory council; student selection; training station; placement of students; reports; permanent record and follow-up report; training plans; class instruction; instructional materials; coordination activities; publicity; Future Homemakers of America/Home Economics Related Occupations; end-of-year activities; and check sheet for home economics cooperative education. Sample forms and blank forms for teacher-coordinator use are included in the handbook. (KC)