This handbook is intended to assist Ohio educators in identifying students for placement in classes for individuals with severe behavior handicaps. The following topics are discussed: (1) definition of severe behavior handicapped, with examples and discussion of five characteristics and three qualifiers; (2) alternatives to referral, with examples and discussion of preventive practices for classroom, school, home, and community; (3) evaluation team activities (including the Ohio rule requirements for multifaceted evaluations, a table listing the data required and suggested sources, and a discussion of those requirements unique to identification of students with severe behavior handicaps); (4) determination of eligibility; (5) evaluation team reports required by Ohio rules; and (6) Individualized Education Plan conferences and placements, including the tasks to be performed by the conference participants and a continuum of placement options. Eleven sample checklists are provided on subjects including: intervention, intervention assistance plan, background history, behavior observation, medical information, evaluation team report, and least restrictive environment options. (BRM)