Intended for local education agency personnel, the trainer's manual provides information on a tested, workable training process and materials to be used in the training of placement committees for decision-making in the development of individualized education programs (IEPs) under Public Law 94-142 (Education for All Handicapped Children Act). Covered in the first section are instructions for planning, conducting, and evaluating the workshop. The bulk of the document consists of appended materials which include the following: a list of materials and media available from the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, instructions for decision-making exercises, large type copies of IEP provisions in P.L. 94-142 to be used for transparency displays, a suggested simulation in the writing of long-term goals and short-term objectives, IEP simulation activities, and sample evaluation forms. (SBH)