This case study describes the ins and outs of decision-making and practical considerations in the conduct of a grounded theory study of English language learners entering special education. It begins with a description of the methods I wanted to use and how I learned more about classic grounded theory before employing it for this study. Examples from my research are used to describe the basic steps in implementing a grounded theory study, with an emphasis on the development and analysis of codes and the use of memos. [This content is provided in the format of an e-book.]