The manual is intended to serve as a guide for local Florida school systems as they develop procedures for establishing special instructional programs for specific learning disabled (SLD) students. Section 1 outlines student eligibility procedures: (1) definition of SLD; (2) screening, referral, and student evaluation; (3) eligibility criteria and related procedures; (4) providing an individualized education program (IEP); (5) reevaluation dismissal, and transfer policies and procedures. Section 2 gives an overview of SLD instructional programs including: program organization and facilities planning; broad categories of curriculum content at the elementary, middle school, and secondary levels, with attention to pre-kindergarten programs; graduation and diploma requirements; instructional materials selection; support services and parent involvement; program evaluation. Section 3 describes teacher certification requirements and lists parent/professional organizations. Appendices include references and a list of standardized tests for evaluation of SLD. (JW)