A special demonstration project was conducted to provide individualized basic/workplace skills instruction to 36 high school dropouts with special needs or learning problems and thereby enable them to earn a high school diploma. Because of time constraints, services were provided to only eight students. Individual Learning Plans (ILPs) were developed for students based on their functioning level, special needs, and credits missing to satisfy graduation requirements. Students attended class one evening each week, met with volunteer tutors, took field trips, and participated in job shadowing. Students' progress was documented in portfolios that were submitted to the school district for final approval, and high school diplomas were issued to program completers. The school district and community were very supportive in providing speakers and job shadowing sites, and five of six students evaluating the program were pleased with it. Four students completed the program successfully, and two were given additional time to complete their ILPs. (Appendixes constituting approximately 80% of this document contain the following: recruitment letters/press releases; assessment packet; sample individual learning plan worksheets; class schedule; lists of speakers, job shadowing businesses, and field trips; statistical and monthly tutor reports; student evaluations; 41-item list of books used.) (MN)