The document, presented in both English and French, brings together the policies and general guidelines which direct the provision of special education programs and services in Manitoba. Guidelines are intended to assist school districts in implementing: (1) an education programming and placement process for students who require modification of their education program; (2) a division/district-wide planning process for the education of students with special needs; (3) increased involvement of parents of students with special needs in program and placement decisions; and (4) an appeal process for disputes involving students with special needs. Individual sections address: the Manitoba legislative and policy mandate; goals and principles of special education (including placement alternatives and the placement process); programs and services (e.g., capital facilities, transportation, education and training support services); parent involvement in placement decisions; and the appeal process. The appendix provides a special education planning guide in outline form. (DB)