A product of a study to gather information describing model infant and preschool programs for handicapped children, the document contains descriptions of 142 programs including validated First Chance projects, Outreach projects funded by the Bureau of Education for the Hnadicapped, Master Plan agencies in California, innovative and preschool incentive grant programs in California, exemplary Head Start programs and other model programs in the public and private sectors. Program descriptions are organized into the following categories: public agency programs in California, private agency proqrams in California, public school district programs, private school programs in California, out of state Outreach programs, and out of state Head Start programs. Provided for each program is the name, contact person, address, a general program description, a more detailed explanation of program implementation, evidence for program effectiveness, and availability of dissemination and technical assistance. (DB)