Intended for special education personnel, the handbook sets forth the Oklahoma state program for the education of handicapped, gifted, and talented children. Aspects covered include the number of special needs students in Oklahoma, state laws pertaining to the education of exceptional children, state department of education regulations, mediation in disputes concerning the handicapped, due process procedures, forms to be used, confidentiality, teacher qualifications and certification, individualized education programs, administrative responsibilities, visiting counselors, directors of special education, the Education of the Handicapped Act, regional education service centers, and special services for handicapped children. Exceptional students covered include educable and trainable mentally retarded, physically handicapped, blind and partially seeing, hearing impaired, learning disabled, gifted and talented, emotionally disturbed, and speech disordered. (DSL)