The document uses a question-answer format to provide an overview of the individualized educational program (IEP), particularly as it relates to the education of handicapped children. Topics considered include the need for an IEP, advantages to the parent, and the team that develops the IEP. An IEP is reported to have information on the following components: child's present functioning level, annual goals, short-term objectives, a listing of the person responsible for various activities, amount of time to be spent teaching each activity, starting and projected ending dates, strategies and techniques, materials and resources, and evaluation. Sample IEP forms are given. (SBH)