Educational specifications for a center for trainable mentally handicapped children are outlined. Philosophy and objectives and discernable curriculum trends for the future are provided. The site (planning, development, playground area, pupil transportation), the program (what the teacher does, what the student does or way of work, size of groups, school day - hours for students and teachers), space requirements (two preprimary rooms, two primary, and two intermediate rooms, supplementary office area, one clinic, one teacher's workroom, outside storage space for physical education equipment, and custodial storage space), special considerations (safety), and arrangement of facilities are discussed. (CD) <