This article discusses educational change from a system perspective. Following 8 years of experience with a special education reform initiative, the article sets forth a series of assertions based on educational innovation in Iowa. Generalizations are made from an experiential base regarding critical components and characteristics of the change process. In addition, a series of specific recommendations are made for persons contemplating educational innovation initiatives.
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