This Vocational Instructional Management System (VIMS) module addresses general information related to the instructional/teaching strategies and cognitive/learning strategies for special needs students in marketing and distributive education. In addition, specific strategies are suggested as they relate to Access Skills objectives for some of the marketing competencies. Seven definitions, 16 frequently asked questions, and 11 references are included. The following questions are answered: What are examples of cognitive strategies? Why should I teach strategies? Who needs to be taught strategies? How often do I need to use instructional strategies? How do I include instructional strategies in my lessons? How can I teach cognitive strategies to special needs students? What instructional strategy could be used for a communication competency? What instructional strategy could be used to demonstrate acceptable social behaviors? What instructional and cognitive skill teaches the identification of selling procedures and sales promotion? What cognitive strategy might be used with this competency? What instructional strategy could be used for an economics and marketing competency? What learning strategy might be used with this competency? What instructional strategy could be used for a communication competency? What learning strategy might be used with this competency? and Where can I get more information about materials? (Four sources are listed.) (NLA)