Thirteen brief articles look at high school programs for students with special needs with emphasis on programs offered in New York State. Articles have the following titles and authors: "Vocational Education for Handicapped Students in New York City High Schools" (F. Yauch); "Development of a Comprehensive Program for High School Special Education Students" (M. Lieman); "Characteristics of Bronx Special Education Students Entering High School Programs in September, 1980--The Articulation Processes" (J. Salvati); "Implementing a Special Education Program in the Comprehensive High School" (R. Mastruzzi); "The Occupational Training Center Program" (S. McSweeney); "The Vocational High School Experience" (D. Miller); "The Work-Shop Program Bridging the Gap between Employability and Employment" (C. Cumberbatch); "After-School Vocational Skills Program for Handicapped Students" (L. Chernow); "A Structured Curriculum Approach to Teaching Life Skills" (J. Hickey); "Clerical Skills Training for the Handicapped--A Regional Approach" (P. Blake-Ward); "The Role of the Job Developer" (R. Coar); "Microcomputer Applications to Special Education Administration" (E. Martin); and "Expanding Career Opportunities for High School Special Education Students--An Inservice Education Project" (B. Flugman, et al.). (DB)