In the United States, education reform has many forms, but one of the most widespread versions is the adoption of performance-based or standards-based education. The basic premise of such reforms is a shift in focus from inputs to outcomes. This publication provides examples and summaries of state initiatives to develop goals, standards, and outcomes. State initiatives are grouped by the type of reform. Under each state is an overview of the effort and, when appropriate, an outline of organizational structure. States that have outlined their state-level objectives in documents called "common cores of learning" include Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, and Virginia. Other states describe expectations of students through the use of graduation requirements or "certificates of mastery." These include Minnesota and Oregon. Alabama, Arkansas, and Florida are states that have emphasized the six National Education Goals in their reform efforts. Finally, some states adopt major changes in their education code or enact legislation toward a standards-based system. These include Colorado, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, and Washington. (LMI)