Abstract: A releasable screed handle for being operatively secured to a selected screeding member to manipulate the screeding member through the various spreading and smoothing motions requisite in working concrete. The screed handle consists of an elongated handle that is pivotally affixed, at an angle of about 105.degree. from the vertical, to a lockable clamping plier that is capable of receiving and clamping a screed member of selected size and thickness.