These tips for the vocational teacher with mainstreamed students focus on three areas: the student, the classroom, and teacher strategies. The tips that focus on the student have an interpersonal focus. Recommendations are concerned with student strengths and weaknesses of which the teacher should be aware through observations, gathering and using student background information, and gathering current student information. The classroom tips have an educational focus, dealing with modifying and achieving goals. The third area of emphasis is a survival kit of teacher strategies and behavior management techiques. Practical suggestions are made regarding breaking up activities and work sessions, teaching students how to handle stress, rewarding students, and being flexible. (YLB)