The Pine County Model on special education delivery is based on simple, curriculum-based data. Five decisions are at the center of the model: problem selection, program selection, program operationalization, program improvement, and program certification. At each stage of the decision making process, student performance data are gathered using the student's classroom materials. In this way, all decisions have a common data base providing continuity to the student's records and clarifying student progress. Specifics for each educational decision and case examples in both academic and social behavior are included. (Author/CL)