The report presents an evaluation model for early childhood programs for mildly and moderately handicapped children. The document examines the following four areas of early childhood special education programs: (1) methods of assessment, educational planning, and pupil evaluation; (2) program influence on five interrelated areas of development (social-emotional, physical, self-help, cognitive, and language); (3) parent involvement; and (4) administrative considerations. The evaluation procedures are intended to help determine whether a given program functioning within federal guidelines, and whether it is successful in lessening developmental deficits. (Author/PHR)