The objective of this project for kindergarten through fifth grade is to interest public and private educational institutions in the systematization of elementary school reading programs. Facets of Systems Directed Reading (SDR) include the use of a differentiated staffing pattern; experienced language arts unit leaders guiding and directing all reading efforts of unit teachers and instructional aides; reading efforts directed by uniform building election of word attack and comprehension reading skills taught across grade level; and educable, mentally retarded pupils integrated into the reading classes. This document describes the components and products of SDR, global goals, operational objectives at the local school level, and implementation and costs related to the SDR program. An appendix and an additional pamphlet contain related materials. (JM)