This brief handbook is most appropriate as a supplement for courses in Special Education Assessment, Behavior Disorders and Behavior Management. It defines functional assessment, describes when it is most useful, how it is related to the IDEA, and finally, offers methods for conducting functional assessments. As a part of the Student Enrichment Series, this guide can be packaged for free with a core Education text (with each additional SES guide added at a cost of $2 net to the bookstore) and can also be purchased individually. Please contact your local Merrill Education/Prentice Hall Representative for a special package ISBN before placing your order with your bookstore.