The Louisiana guide for administration of secondary language programs in grades 4-8 outlines the state foreign language mandate and offers guidelines and suggestions for a variety of program elements. An introductory section gives the broad rationale for foreign language instruction and cites the state mandate. The guide then proceeds to specify: how the mandate is funded, for both salaries and instructional materials; staffing by Louisiana-certified teachers and foreign nationals granted interim certification; details of program administration at the state, local, school, and classroom levels; possible program models (FLES and immersion); preferred teaching methods and techniques; and suggested methods for evaluation of programs, teachers, and students. Appended materials include: suggested instructional times, with reference to state polices; state policy memoranda concerning second language programs in grades 4-8; notes on interim certification for foreign teachers; tips for receiving foreign teachers into the local system, including host family role; an articulation planning chart; notes on evaluation of foreign teachers; and evaluation forms. (MSE)