This guide is directed at vocational programs, especially in Illinois, that are initiating special services for persons with limited English proficiency (LEP). It addresses the following topics: student identification, recruitment and assessment, program planning and funding, services adaptation and coordination, and bilingual vocational training models. Basic information, sample strategies, and relevant resources materials are included. Information is organized around 15 frequently asked questions about serving LEP students. References to other materials also are included. Extensive appendixes to the guide contain samples for identification of students, recruitment, and assessment; descriptions of Federal bilingual vocational training programs; vocational English as a second language (VESL) materials; staff training programs; lists of professional journals and newsletters; ideas for coordination of programs; and lists of resource agencies and services. (KC)