The Parent-Child Reading System (PCRS), a way of organizing instructional materials for reading so that parents can become continuously involved in helping to improve their children's reading abilities, may be used in connection with family learning center (FLC) workshops, in schools, or in institutions maintaining contact with schools. This document provides an overview of PCRS and includes sections describing the evolution of the system, the materials, ways to replicate the system in a potential learning site, and the operation of a PCRS. A general reference section contains the PCRS letter code, a frequency distribution chart, lists of materials and objectives, principles to follow in designing an FLC, discussions of book conferences, the personalized approach to teaching reading, rewards and interest centers, management of the FLC, and motivation. (JM)