The National University Extension Association was planning to conduct nine regional training institutes of four weeks each during August, 1966, for 1,060 teacher trainers in adult basic education programs. The institutes were to be operated under Title II B of the Economic Opportunity Act. In this first progress report, information is provided on program objectives, administration, participating universities, problems, and future plans for evaluation and follow-up study. The proposal, grant terms, and conditions for the national training program are included in the appendix. A map shows the nine regions where participating universities are located. Also included are the core curriculum for the program, and a suggested four-week schedule, practicum design, and design of syllabus. (pt)