The guide to Individualized Reading Instructional System (IRIS) provides information helpful in establishing, operating, and maintaining a reading instructional program meeting adult basic education needs. IRIS systematizes the use of commercially published reading instructional materials for self-pacing, individualized, or independent learning. It consists of six modularized instructional tracks, beginning with reading readiness and progressing to the seventh grade level and above. The student is placed in an appropriate reading track where he can experience success before moving into more challenging modules of instruction. Most of the programmed instructional material is reusable and only two types of machines are required--the cassette player and the card reader. One reading manager can manage one instructional lab accommodating approximately 15 students of varying ability levels. The system is oriented to adults, but may be used by other age groups, It can be used in most basic skill programs, particularly in conjunction with programs of adult basic education, correctional education, vocational-technical basic education, and manpower training. (Author/MW)