A description is presented of the reading laboratory course for secondary school students on reading levels three through nine in the Dade County, Florida, public schools. The course includes diagnosis of specific reading needs, and teaching word recognition, comprehension, and study skills. Classroom organization for the course focuses on individual instruction and provides for independent, small group, whole group, and laboratory instruction. Teaching strategies for each area of instruction are outlined in detail. Appendices include an informal reading inventory, lists of standardized reading and study skills tests, reading materials, workbooks, kits, audiovisual aids, and professional books. (AL)