A rapidly growing body of research in the development of effective learning procedures is being produced through experimentation in operant conditioning, programed instruction, and computerized education. Conceivably, technological advances will enable every child to learn at his own rate. The exceptional child with the necessary biological equipment can learn; to expect him not to learn is not only inconsistent with the facts but also contributes heavily to the possibility that he will not learn. Curricula which integrate programed instruction and contingency management can provide the environments necessary for maximizing learning efficiency.