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AssignmentThe role of leadership in leading change related to special educationPart 1:· A brief 1- to 2-page paper which contains the following:o An explanation of the change model or theo

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The role of leadership in leading change related to special education

Part 1:

·         A brief 1- to 2-page paper which contains the following:

o    An explanation of the change model or theory used and a rationale as to why the model or theory was chosen.

o    An explanation of the research-based recommendations you would make to improve the effectiveness of the change management and process.

o    A reflection on what you believe are the advantages, limitations, or both of using the identified change model to guide change.

o    A discussion on how this change process connects to Walden’s mission for social change.

Cite a minimum of 5 to relevant, research-based, scholarly resources to substantiate your thinking.

Required Readings

Barrett, S. K. (2012). Redesigning schools to reach every student with excellent teachers: Change management: Key theories to consider when extending reach. Public Impact. Retrieved from http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED539982.pdf

Reviews key theories to organizational change, and how these concepts can help create successful change in schools.

Fullan, M. (2007).The new meaning of educational change (4th ed.). New York, NY: Teachers College Press.

The New Meaning of Educational Change (4th ed.) by Fullan, M. Copyright 2007 by Teachers College Press. Reprinted by permission of Teachers College Press via the Copyright Clearance Center.

·         Chapter 4, “Causes and Processes of Initiation”(pp. 64–83)

Focus on research-based phases and guidelines of the change process and consider their use from Fullan’s recommended perspective: “;Research findings on the change process should be used less as instruments of ‘application’ and more as means of helping practitioners and planners ‘make sense’ of planning, implementation strategies, and monitoring” (Fullan, 2007, p. 64).

Fullan, M. (2007).The new meaning of educational change (4th ed.). New York, NY: Teachers College Press.

The New Meaning of Educational Change (4th ed.) by Fullan, M. Copyright 2007 by Teachers College Press. Reprinted by permission of Teachers College Press via the Copyright Clearance Center.

·         Chapter 5, “Causes and Processes of Implementation and Continuation” (pp. 84–106)

Focus on the factors that affect whether or not an initiated or decided-upon change happens in practice.

Fullan, M. & Langworthy, M. (2014). A rich seam: How new pedagogies find deep learning. Retrieved from http://michaelfullan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/3897.Rich_Seam_web.pdf

·         Chapter 1, “Fundamental Change in Education” (pp. 1–9)

Focus on new and old pedagogies of change that impact educational decisions.

·         Chapter 6, “New Change Leadership”(pp. 47–63)

Focus on change across an entire education system and the change processes involved.

Mandlawitz, M. & Spring, R. (n.d.). Politics for the apolitical [PowerPoint]. Retrieved from http://www.sswaaorganization.org/userfiles/file/2011-Conference-Handouts/D25%20Political%20Advocacy.pdf

Sumbera, M. J., Pazey, B. L., & Lashley, C. (2014). How building principals make sense of free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. Leadership and Policy in Schools, 13(3), 297–333.

How principals make sense of free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment by Sumbera, M.J., in Leadership and Policy in Schools, 13/3. Copyright 2014 by Taylor & Francis Informa UK Ltd-Journals. Reprinted by permission of Taylor & Francis Informa UK Ltd-Journals via the Copyright Clearance Center.

Focus on how principals adapt and transform policy within their school buildings specifically related to Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) and Free and Appropriate Public Education.

Walden University (2015). Social change. Retrieved from http://www.waldenu.edu/about/social-change

Required Media

Laureate Education (Producer) (2011b). Leadership, advocacy, policy, and law: Change leadership [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

https://cdnfiles.laureate.net/2dett4d/managed/WAL/EDDD/8071/02/WAL_EDDD8071_02_C_EN.pdf

Laureate Education (Producer) (2011c). Leadership, advocacy, policy, and law: Change theory [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

https://cdnfiles.laureate.net/2dett4d/managed/WAL/EDDD/8071/02/WAL_EDDD8071_02_A_EN.pdf

Laureate Education (Producer) (2011d). Leadership, advocacy, policy, and law: Leadership challenges in a changing society [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

https://cdnfiles.laureate.net/2dett4d/managed/WAL/EDDD/8071/02/WAL_EDDD8071_02_D_EN.pdf

Laureate Education (Producer) (2011e). Leadership, advocacy, policy, and law: The three I’s of change [Video file]. Baltimore, MD: Author.

https://cdnfiles.laureate.net/2dett4d/managed/WAL/EDDD/8071/02/WAL_EDDD8071_02_B_EN.pdf

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