The guide presents descriptions of 65 unique or exemplary special education programs in California, Colorado, Kansas, Montana, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington. Programs were identified through a peer nomination process. Entries include information on project title, target population, project description, process for evaluation or analysis and renewal, adoption requirements, funding requirements, and materials available. Each entry also includes the name of a contact person for further information about the program or practice. The following topic areas are represented (sample subtopics in parentheses): special curriculum (specially designed physical education, counseling and mental health services); technology (use of microcomputers, special education data management systems); least restrictive environment (cross-categorical programming, infant education, programs for rural areas); secondary and/or vocational education (career specialist/assessment program, instruction in rural districts); communication handicaps (experiential language/sensory integration); limited English proficiency (bilingual special day class); and personnel development (parent facilitator programs, resource network). (CL)