The purpose of special classes for the educable retarded, including aims and objectives, is presented. The organization of such classes in Newport County is discussed in terms of methods of transfer to and from the classes, tests and examinations, relations with the regular classes and within the class, elements of the daily program and suggested time allotments, and elements of the weekly program. Methods and activities are provided for the following curriculum areas in primary and intermediate levels: social development, language arts, arithmetic, social studies, science, and self care skills. (RJ)