Described in this speech are five growing FLES programs in the State of Washington that reflect in their distinctive structural and content patterns the particular philosophy of the different school districts in which each has developed. In each description mention is made of (1) enrollment and district participation figures, (2) grades included in the language learning sequence, (3) scheduling practices, (4) student performance, (5) program administration, and (6) instructional materials. Special attention is paid to such distinguishing features of each program as (1) televised and programed instruction, (2) audiovisual aids, (3) specialist and consultant use, (4) team teaching practices, (5) flexible scheduling, (6) inservice teacher training, and (7) interdistrict cooperation and planning. (AF)