Oregon's Educational Act for the 21st Century is a remarkably comprehensive and systematic approach to school reform. Relying on a broad partnership of business leaders, parents, teachers, and educational professionals, it calls for a shift in public attitudes, a focus on outcome-based evaluations, and efforts to ensure its compatibility with other reform efforts. Early childhood and professional-technical education are pivotal components of the entire reform process. Conditions necessary for implementation are identified as: (1) attaining a critical mass of support; (2) implementing model programs; (3) reforming the entire system of preparation, licensure, and continued development; (4) time and support for collaborative work; (5) changing assessment techniques to include the Certificates of Initial and Advanced Mastery emphasizing foundational and effective living skills; (6) encouraging regional approaches; (7) reforming regulations; and (8) stabilizing and optimizing educational funding. Schools should encourage site-based decision making, nongraded primary education, alternative learning environments, extended school days or years, and the integration of social services. (TEJ)