THE GENERAL SIZE AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE INDIGENOUS POPULATIONS OF THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES, INCLUDING INDIANS AND SPANISH-SPEAKING PEOPLES, ARE DISCUSSED. SELECTED RESEARCH FINDINGS REGARDING EFFORTS TO IMPROVE METHODS OF DEALING WITH THE EDUCATIONAL PROBLEMS OF THESE PEOPLE ARE PRESENTED. FINALLY, THERE IS DISCUSSION OF THE APPLICABILITY OF CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL TECHNIQUES, SUCH AS PROGRAMED INSTRUCTION. (MS)