After briefly reviewing the present state of linguistic research, this project concluded that both recent developments in research and increasing educational demands upon all children indicate a need for increased attention to the language education of elementary teachers, especially a broader orientation in language training. Following a discussion of the uses and limitations of traditional grammar in language education, the report suggests a course of study for teachers which would cover aspects of traditional grammar, transformational grammar, structural phonology, methods of linguistic description, psycholinguistics, and dialects. Additional materials include a partially annotated list of references and a list of sources which could be used as textbooks for the components of the language course. (DD)