This course will combine the important theories of educational leadership with the theories of transformational leadership as it examines the context of change and its impact on society and its schools; determines leadership qualities and skills necessary for creating successful and enduring change in schools; explores the culture and politics of change as it relates to various members of the school community including administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community leaders; and develops effective strategies for marketing, managing, implementing, and integrating change in three essential areas: teaching, learning, and leadership.