This dissertation aims to explore the formal development practices of educational leaders and the extent to which leaders are being trained to serve as change agents within their roles. The researcher identifies development processes and practices that positively impacted participants and enabled them to apply their learning while currently serving in various leadership roles. The data was collected through a qualitative case study involving the recent completers of a district-level leadership development program, the Aspiring Leaders Program (ALP). The primary data source was a semi-structured interview of 34 leaders within the district, who completed ALP within the last three years. Through thematic analysis, the researcher identified five major themes related to the literature in the areas of change theory, transformational leadership, and leadership development programs including influence for enrollment, influence for action, application, sustaining and supporting change, and changing lenses. The conclusions of this study found that several components of transformational leadership were identified by participants as foundational in their learning, while clarity between management and leadership was noted as key. Additionally, processes such as the Deming Method and Kotter's Change Model were critical for participants to apply their learning and facilitate change within their roles. Finally, the activities during training with the highest impact on participant learning were revealed. This study and its findings add to existing literature by offering areas of training to emphasize and leverage which may positively impact the development of skills for educational leaders to serve as agents of change more effectively. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]