Written for persons who serve as members of Committees on Special Education (CSE) in New York State, this guide reviews Committee responsibilities and various Committee management techniques. An introductory chapter outlines the impact of Federal, state, and local requirements and policies. The guide follows the sequence of Part 200 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, which is the primary source for information on CSE responsibilities, required procedures, and due process. The chapters cover: (1) special education; (2) terminology; (3) Board of Education responsibilities; (4) membership of the CSE; (5) procedures for referral, evaluation, recommendation, implementation, planning conferences, annual reviews, and triennial evaluations; (6) due process; (7) the continuum of services; (8) sections of Part 200 that are further removed from CSE procedures, involving student identification, placement, evaluation, State assistance for special education and related services, coordination of delivery systems, and child abuse prevention; and (9) other considerations such as screening, diploma requirements, aging out, etc. Each chapter concludes with management strategies useful to the CSE in carrying out the responsibilities outlined in that chapter. (JDD)