In this paper the changing expectations Americans have for their schools, the challenges for providing leadership in rapidly changing rural school settings, and the changing nature of students served in rural schools are explored. It is suggested that the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process developed by special educators for special education students can be a model for educational planning for all students, given the nature of group cohesion that results from having a common goal.
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