This action guide reflects the discussions and recommendations of the Goals 2000 Education Action Planning Process. The booklet includes a summary checklist of critical actions that must be taken by those working at the national, state, and local levels to advance the arts in the Goals 2000 education improvement process. The sections of the booklet offer a brief statement of the national education goals, four reasons for the inclusion of the arts in education reform, a summary checklist of what must be done and how each individual has a responsibility to ensure that actions occur, a description of four critical factors necessary to achieve the voluntary implementation of the national goals, and a partial listing of national organizations participating in the Goals 2000 Arts Education Planning Process. (EH)