These three reports by national consultants assess first year progress in implementing state mandated educational reforms in Kentucky. First, "The Status of Primary School Reform in Kentucky and Its Implications," by James Rath, Lilian Katz, and John Fanning, reports on site visits to 14 public schools to assess progress in implementing the Kentucky Educational Reform Act (KERA) in primary schools. Findings with respect to the introduction of cooperative learning, developmentally appropriate practice, authentic assessment, parent involvement, and multi-age grouping practices are presented, along with administrators', parents', and teachers' views about KERA mandates. Next, "School-Based Decision Making: Observations on Progress," by Jane L. David, presents results of interviews with Kentucky education officials, school visits, and a review of newspaper articles and other documents. The report indicates that as of June 1992, almost 500 of Kentucky's 1,366 schools had councils for school-based decision making in operation and most had participated in some type of workshop. Finally, "Assessment of Family Resource and Youth Services Centers," by Phillip W. Roeder, presents findings from site visits to six centers, interviews with educators and government officials, and an analysis of program data from state and local agencies. The report indicates that 133 Family Resource and Youth Services Centers were established in 1991-92 to serve 232 schools, and that most of the centers are successfully addressing the emotional, physical, and social needs of students. (AC)