The paradigm and model presented in this paper, influenced by the Havelock's "linkage" model and Chin's "changing" model, aim to assist educators in determing directions of change using a selection of managerial and behavioral techniques, and to regulate the rate of change using management information and control systems. The generic paradigm includes components of change such as: community involvement, "temporary" systems, force-field analysis, forcing function, professional education, and computer-managed and client-assisted change. A proposal for a change agency is presented which incorporates a change agent, demonstration programs in schools, and a computer data file to assist in identifying and selecting alternatives. (Author/RH)