Overview
School Change is a Collaborative Process is an essential resource for PK–12 leaders committed to increasing student learning. Presenting a Six-Point Conceptual Framework that demystifies the change process, this book guides readers through practical steps to establish values-driven inclusive leadership, build relational trust, assess contextual needs, set a collective focus, plan strategically, monitor progress, and celebrate gains. Written in an engaging workbook style, each chapter includes prompts to foster reflection and translate chapter content into leadership practice. This guide empowers educational leaders, whether they are teachers, instructional coaches, principals, or district administrators, and provides a clear roadmap to take initiative and lead sustainable, impactful change that will make a lasting difference in schools.
Full Product Details
Author: Stephen Gould (Lesley University, USA)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
ISBN: 9781041142942
ISBN 10: 1041142943
Pages: 252
Publication Date: 25 February 2026
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
“This book brilliantly captures the essence of school leadership and real collaboration, offering leaders a roadmap amid the complexity of our educational world. It is a must-read for anyone committed to growing their leadership practice—especially in today’s complex educational world—because it offers what we need most: a research-based, heart-centered framework to guide our way forward.” Ellie Drago-Severson, Professor of Education Leadership and Adult Learning and Leadership Director, Leadership Institute for School Change, Leadership Institute for School Change | Teachers College Columbia University, USA “Gould’s Six-Point Conceptual Framework offers clarity and adaptability, presenting practical yet inspiring strategies that have profoundly shaped my understanding of leadership, and his framework has truly been a cornerstone of my practice. School Change is a Collaborative Process is essential reading for anyone dedicated to authentic leadership, meaningful teaching, and creating lasting change in education.” Christopher M. Strickland, Assistant Professor of Art Education, University of Nebraska Kearney, USA
Author Information
Stephen Gould was the Founder and Director of the Educational Leadership PhD program at Lesley University and is a nationally and internationally recognized educational leader and practitioner-scholar with extensive experience as a PK–12 teacher, principal, assistant superintendent, executive coach, consultant, and university professor.
