The paper describes the Special Education Data Management System (SEDMS), an approach which provides flexibility in meeting changing data requirements and which can generate reports in a reliable manner. Further, SEDMS is operable by a non-programer within a multi-user environment. SEDMS checks the validity of entries to ensure against inaccurate data entry. The system consists of two data bases called "students" and "staff." Actual data fields are listed in two appendixes. Cost of creating the system is noted and its cost effective nature indicated. (CL)