Intended for both school and nonschool personnel, the text treats work study programing for educable mentally handicapped students at the secondary level. Information is provided concerning the structure and objectives of work study programs as well as the required competencies and responsibilities of the teacher-coordinator. Guidelines are included for setting up a new program, for organizing the classroom for program instruction, and for developing a record system, a school-public information plan, and a system to interview prospective employers. Program operation is defined in terms of legal requirements, employment limitations, and time allocation for the teacher-coordinator's duties. Further guidelines for conducting the program specify means of maintaining effective relations and suggestions for the substitute teacher. Reports and forms are listed and samples of them are appended. (JD)