This publication describes the development, implementation, and success of the Ganado Language Arts Development (GLAD) Project on the Navajo reservation in northeastern Arizona which develops the foundation for literacy in each student, expands and enriches pedogogical competencies of staff in teaching language arts, and develops/strenghtens parental awareness/support for school programming. The first three chapters discuss the early years, set parameters for change, review ideas to improve the school and establish the language program, and describe the excitement within the project today. Chapter 4 reviews issues of early literacy related to creating an interactively rich, trusting environment. Chapter 5 and 6 present ideas for working in kindergarten and first grade classrooms. Chapter 7 examines integration and writing across the curriculum, while Chapter 8 focuses on writing in the second and third grades. Chapter 9 addresses teachers' attitudes toward change and the effects of involvement in writing and risk taking. Chapter 10 discusses the need to implement progress across the school as a whole and reflects on special areas of the school. The book concludes with a bibliography and a section about the contributors. The book is highlighted with reproductions/examples of student writing (paragraphs, poems, posters) and sample writing exercises and worksheets. (NEC)