The study investigated the effectiveness of providing instructional travel monies (e.g., field trips) to severely handicapped students in the Albuquerque (New Mexico) Public Schools. Interviews, record reviews, and survey research were undertaken to evaluate the impact of the program on students and on the instructional program. Fifty-two field trips were conducted, primarily for purposes of reward or reinforcement, connections with specific goals on students' individualized education programs (IEPs), and as culminating activities for particular study units. Principals, special education administrators, and special education teachers surveyed reported the activities had positive impacts on IEPs, on students' social development, and on instruction. More than 85% of those surveyed agreed or strongly agreed that the program should continue to receive P.L. 94-142 (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act) funds. (CL)