Sidney P. Marland, Jr., U.S. Commissioner of Education, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, reports on progress made toward the national objective of full educational opportunity for handicapped children by the year 1980. It is explained that during 1971 the Office of Education has attempted to strengthen state, local, and federal partnership. Four national targets for fiscal year 1972 discussed are: 100,000 handicapped children in preschool programs, 250,000 children added to the special education roles, 250,000 children and young adults receiving vocational education in order that they can complete school with marketable skills, self-sufficiency, and increased self-regard, and 17,000 teachers and professional personnel receiving full or part time training needed in reaching the three previous goals. It is clarified that federal money alone cannot meet the objectives, but that federal money is meant to act as a catalyst for state and local programs. It is thought that the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of government are cooperating in improving educational opportunities for handicapped children. (CB)