The handbook provides policy and procedure information regarding special education in Alaska. Seven topic areas are addressed (sample subtopics in parentheses): authority and responsibility for special education in Alaska; procedures for the establishment and operation of special education programs (initial identification, provision of services); program placement alternatives (contracts and transfers); public school foundation schedule (plan of service for gifted and talented); definitions of exceptionalities; other definitions (assessment, least restrictive, adaptive behavior); and eligibility for services (implications of cultural divergence and specific eligibility criteria). (CL)