The report of an Invitational Reading Work Conference held in Denver in February 1966 suggests guidelines for examining existing curricula and establishing new reading programs and develops guidelines for planning and implementing reading programs which deal with the causes of reading problems. Conference leaders are listed. The contents (1) define reading, (2) describe a balanced reading program which involves the interaction of speaking, listening, writing, and reading, (3) define the roles of the classroom teacher, the reading teacher, the consultant, and the principal, (4) describe a reading breakthrough wherein children enjoy reading success, (5) provide an extensive checklist for observing a child's classroom reading habits and behavior, (6) describe the causes of reading problems, and (7) make recommendations providing for reading success concerning grouping, methods, materials, machines, gifted children, and English as a second language. References are included. (JB)