This handbook is designed to aid educators as they serve handicapped students who are enrolled in regular programs. The emphasis of the handbook is on selecting an appropriate vocational program, developing an individualized education program (IEP), and preparing students for meaningful employment through effective teaching. Addressed in the individual sections of the guide are the following topics: understanding the nature of various types of disabilities; providing a continuum of services to handicapped students; developing an IEP; providing vocational evaluation services; adapting teaching strategies (curriculum adaptation, learning styles, and instructional techniques), utilizing alternative types of testing and methods of grading; employing various troubleshooting techniques to cope with problems in the classroom; providing support services; and offering job placement assistance. (MN)