This report on French Second Language (FSL) education provides an overview of French programs in Ontario schools, indicates the progress that has been made in helping the students gain a better grasp of the language and understanding of the culture behind it, reviews the directions taken by the Ontario Ministry of Education, and summarizes the response by Ontario school boards to the various Ministry of Education incentives since 1977. The report is divided into nine sections as follows: (1) the purpose of the report and sources of data; (2) background of FSL programs in Ontario and the Gillin Report (1974); (3) research projects; (4) program policies; (5) financial incentives and grants; (6) professional development opportunities for teachers; (7) student exchange and enrichment opportunities; (8) the response of local school boards; and (9) evaluating student achievement and programs. Three appendixes include a memorandum to the Director of Education and Principals of Schools regarding a new guideline for core French programs, tables, and a bibliography of Ministry-funded FSL research. (AMH)