This document is the Foreword, Preface, list of the English Textbook and Framework Implementation Committee, and Introduction of a larger document concerned with the English Teacher Specialist Program of the California State Department of Education. The Introduction provides background information, including a brief history of departmental activities in the realm of English education in recent years. The rationale that led to the development of the English Teacher Specialist Program is discussed, and specific program activities that have been carried out are described. Suggestions are made regarding ways in which the English Teacher Specialists might more effectively be used. (DB)