A PROGRAM WAS INSTITUTED FOR IMPROVING EDUCATION FOR CULTURALLY DIFFERENT CHILDREN THROUGH INTENSIVE LANGUAGE ARTS INSTRUCTION USING SPECIAL TEACHERS SKILLED IN THE LANGUAGE ARTS. ITS PURPOSES WERE TO CREATE--AN IMPROVED ENVIRONMENT, INCREASED TEACHER EFFICIENCY, INCREASED INTEREST AND SUPPORT FROM PARENTS, AND A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEED OF THE STUDENTS. REPORTS OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, WORKSHOPS AND SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS, MEETING, AND DEMONSTRATIONS FOR TEACHERS. LARGE AMOUNTS OF DATA INDICATE SUCCESS.