The purpose of this book is to provide principals with strategies for leading school improvement. The Mo dified Educational Change Process for Effective Principals , known as LEAD.MODEL.EMPOWER ., depict s strategies for improving student achievement. Examples of effective principals are included in the book to highlight how they: used their leadership experiences, identified student and staff needs, developed shared leadership, and improved collaborative school culture. Each chapter provides the reader with an opportunity to reflect , in the Practical Application section , on how to implement strategies for school improvement .