The art of change leadership and the science of implementation.

This dissertation investigates the efficacy of Implementation Science in K-12 public school leadership. Far from a checklist, Implementation Science is a framework for understanding change which values the perspective, expertise, and involvement of everyone within the organization. Teachers from two school districts, both of which undergoing change, were surveyed. The survey instrument used an Implementation Science framework to gauge leader behaviors as well as followers’ satisfaction with the implementation. Findings show that Implementation Science is an effective way for leaders to facilitate the change process.