Ten steps are usually necessary for successful mainstreaming of handicapped children: (1) Assess the handicapped child's readiness for mainstreaming; (2) Assess the parents' readiness level; (3) Meet with the school or agency's chief administrator; (4) Arrange visits to potential mainstreaming sites; (5) Confer with teachers at the chosen site; (6) Schedule a parent/teacher exchange at the selected site; (7) Assess the readiness of classroom peers to accept a handicapped child; (8) Provide a training schedule; (9) Arrange a meeting of the transdisciplinary team; (10) Set up an on-going consultation system. (DB)