This reading guide is intended to assist elementary teachers in planning, implementing, and evaluating reading programs in order to improve reading instruction. The introduction discusses such topics as the status of reading in society and school, the purpose of reading instruction, and goals of reading instruction. "Organizing for Instruction" discusses the role of the teacher, grouping, and meeting individual needs. "The Reading Program Developmental" looks at readiness, directed reading activity, oral reading, supplementary reading, and recreational reading. "Specific Skills and Techniques for Teaching" looks at letter recognition, word recognition, structural analysis, phonetic analysis, vocabulary development, recall of specific facts, interpreting information, critical reading, reading in the content areas, and study skills. "Testing and Evaluation" discusses available tests, teacher's role in administering tests, interpretation of tests, and application of tests. Professional Development" presents suggested inservice activities and a form for determining inservice needs. And "Materials" lists professional and instructional materials. (WR)