The report grows out of increasing concern for improving foreign language and international studies in United States schools. To gain an understanding of the state of foreign language instruction in Washington, a committee was organized to develop and process a survey of foreign language teachers in the state. The survey requests information about the languages and levels of language taught with questions concerning (1) enrollment figures; (2) texts; (3) teaching techniques; (4) programs of study; (5) interdepartmental programs; (6) educational, parental, and community support; and (7) services and materials needed for increased effectiveness. The discussion of results is divided into the areas of (1) foreign language teachers and their assignments, (2) schools and their foreign language offerings, (3) general comments and ratings by respondents, and (4) foreign language textbooks used in secondary schools. The discussions are supported with individual tables reflecting the teachers' realizations of their precarious position in a system that protects required courses but leaves electives in strong need of support. Teachers express a variety of program needs, including increased funding, better materials, smaller classes, and more concerned and experienced program heads. (JK)