An ESEA Title III program to improve leadership capabilities of educators was conducted in both actual and model school settings during 1966-69. Participants included staff personnel, consultants, administrative and teaching personnel from cooperating school districts, and board of education members from a consortium school. This report discusses the program rationale as related to institutional change, and defines the major purpose as improvement through training in leadership skills for educators who occupy change agent roles. Major activities and components of the program are described. The report concludes with recommendations for future programs and an evaluation of the success in developing leadership skills among program coordinators and leadership workshop participants. (JK)