The manual sets forth regulatory and procedural guidelines for serving exceptional students in Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS). The following topics are among those addressed: referral procedures; case study committee; assessment, evaluation, and placement procedures; descriptions of programs for exceptional children and youth (including those for severely handicapped, mildly handicapped, and gifted and talented); progress reporting (grades and individualized education programs); responsibilities of resource educators; and transfers and compassionate reassignment. Appended are sample forms, guidelines, and charts. Procedures are explained to be directed toward compliance with recent special education legislation. (CL)