Organization of Experimental Work in a Specialized Gymnasium for Managing Its Innovative Development

Purpose. The article addresses the current problem of modern education related to the management of innovative development in the educational process at school. The study is dedicated to the theoretical and practical exploration of ways and techniques aimed at effective management of the innovative development of the educational process in schools. The content of the experimental work reveals three directions of innovative development in the educational institution, i.e., specialized education (socio-economic profile), creation of an inclusive environment, and the implementation of innovative pedagogical technologies at each level of education (the technology of developmental learning at the primary education level; the technology of critical thinking at the level of basic general education; the technologies of problem-based and project-based learning at the level of secondary general education). Method and methodology of the study. The foundation of the research consists of theoretical methods such as analysis and synthesis, as well as empirical methods. Results. The novelty of the study lies in the development of an organizational-functional model for managing the innovative development of the school's educational process, which consists of five blocks, i.e., conceptual-target, analytical, organizational-managerial, procedural, and analytical-generalizing ones. The practical significance includes the outlined stages and activities in the study at each stage, which will enhance the effectiveness of the educational process. Practical implications of the results: The obtained results are advisable to be applied in educational institutions of the LPR (Luhansk People's Republic) as well as the Russian Federation.