68 Four core categories emerged that showed a causal relationship between what leaders do to transform learning and the effects transformation has on a school. The unique schools in the current study make purposeful choices to strategically adapt methodology, individualization, and learning experiences for students. As a result, the schools in the current study transform the perceptions, culture, dynamics, and outcomes of learners. A graphic of the discovered grounded theory is presented in Figure 1. When schools make purposeful choices to strategically adapt methodology, individualize learning, and provide authentic learning experiences, schools transform the perceptions, culture, dynamics, and outcomes of learners. Transformational schools build capacity in a person’s ability to see school through a different lens. that addresses creativity, collaboration, and character education. RQ1 also covers college and career readiness. Research Question 1 (RQ1)) From the perspective of school leaders, curriculum specialists, and campus administrators, what systems exist to allow for school transformation in the areas of creativity, collaboration, or character education in Texas EC–12 programs? The systems that exist to allow for school transformation in the areas of creativity, collaboration, or character education are methodology, individualized learning, and the delivery of authentic learning experiences. When schools make purposeful choices to strategically adapt methodology, individualize learning, and provide authentic learning experiences, schools transform the perceptions, culture, dynamics, and outcomes of learners. Figure 1 Grounded Theory Visual When schools make purposeful choices to strategically adapt methodology, individualize learning, and provide authentic learning experiences, schools transform the Figure 1 Grounded Theory Visual Jeremy K. Williams, Ed.D.
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