Work papers and summaries of the discussions of participants at a historically significant conference, held to redefine the role of foreign language instruction in the secondary school, are published in this bulletin. Papers are included on: (1) the increased need for foreign languages, (2) status of foreign languages in high school, (3) changing character of high school foreign language teaching, (4) newer objectives and evaluative techniques, (5) teacher preparation and professional growth, and (6) responsibility for improving the high school program. A conference summary and the Modern Language Association of America (MLA) statement of qualifications for high school language teachers are also provided. (RL)