This manual investigates the systematic identification and implementation of foundational academic skills required for students with diverse learning needs. The author, Joyce S. Choate, utilizes established pedagogical frameworks to provide educators with a structured approach to diagnostic assessment and individualized curriculum planning. The text serves as a practical guide for translating assessment data into actionable instructional objectives within a classroom setting.

The material presents a highly technical and procedural approach to special education curriculum design, reflecting the standard pedagogical practices of the late 1980s. Its focus on empirical assessment and structured programming suggests a resource intended for practitioners and students of education seeking a methodical framework for skill-based instruction.