Focusing on remedial reading instruction for primary level students (grades K-3), this handbook presents training materials for teachers and coordinators of Chapter 1 reading programs. After a discussion on the nature and purpose of the program, the handbook describes a model of Chapter 1 programming, presenting three combined approaches that are used in the model: the diagnostic-prescriptive approach, utilizing subskills; mastery learning; and holistic reading instruction. The second section reviews information about young readers, focusing on reading problems and learning styles, with implications for Chapter 1 instruction and diagnostic tests for detecting hemispheric, eye, and hand dominance. The third section of the handbook presents ideas and strategies for young readers, providing a case study of a diagnostic-prescriptive approach activity, and guidelines for implementation of a mastery learning unit. Other sections consist of: (1) 25 holistic reading strategies, including the language experience approach, neurological impress method, and sustained silent reading; (2) modality preference learning style strategies for visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners; (3) learning style strategies for right-brain learners, including the whole-word approach, sequencing events, and phonics; (4) a sample weekly schedule; and (5) susgestions for coordination with the classroom teacher. An annotated bibliography of books for enriching remedial reading, the International Reading Association's 1984 book list of "children choices," a list of 98 "predictable" books, and 24 references are appended. (MM)