The booklet is designed for the principal with little background in special education who is responsible for administering a class for the physically handicapped in his building, or must supervise home or hospital classes. Essential elements of specialized services are described. Covered are definitions of handicapping conditions and their implications, and discussions of educational programs (residential and day), placement (team responsibility, records), educational provisions (facilities, equipment, materials), ancillary services (speech correction, physical therapy, occupational therapy, transportation), and administrative responsibilities (scheduling, supervision). (KW)