This pamphlet deals with the principle of systematizing traditional orthography (TO) to produce initial teaching media and the application of that principle in Initial Teaching Alphabet (i.t.a.). Part 1 discusses: three causes of failure in literacy, the need for systematizing TO for the better learning of literacy, TO research with infants, systematized media, systematized TO, learning at age 3, and integrated language learning. Part 2 discusses teacher responsibilities, TO and i.t.a. research comparisons, the examination of 25 reservations and doubts concerning i.t.a. and TO, and the effectiveness of i.t.a. A list of references is also included. (WR)