SC219. TSELA Presents: Fostering Effective Teaching and Learning: How to Achieve Your Science Vision How can leaders become more effective facilitators of change? Leadership for greater student achievement requires attention to research-informed behaviors that encourage continuous improvement. These behaviors create an environment conducive to change and promote a collaborative culture where vision can become action. In this session, participants will explore the role of leadership in communicating expectations, promoting collaborative learning and planning, monitoring progress, and making adjustments. How can leaders support individuals during times of change? Because systems adopt change and individuals implement change, leaders need strategies to support predictable reactions and behaviors experienced by individuals. This session will engage participants in exploring a framework for supporting the affective nature of change and using specific interventions for improving performance and moving toward established goals. Participants will explore researched-informed Stages of Concern