Facilitative Leadership: The Imperative for Change

Successful change in schools happens when school leaders communicate the purpose of the school and their vision for improvement, then demonstrate commitment to that vision. This guide discusses successful leadership strategies that help promote change. It presents:

• A brief history of approaches to school change
• Actions of successful school leaders and how they contributed significantly to successful change
• How school leaders address systemic change or restructuring

It is a companion to two other Leadership for School Change guides that focus on factors that influence school change and are intended to benefit students—especially those at risk.

• Facilitative Leadership: The Imperative for Change
• Leadership Characteristics that Facilitate Change
• School Context: Bridge or Barrier to Change?