The purpose of this dissertation was to describe processes involved in the development of the East Side Educational Park-Independence High School, East Side Union High School District, San Jose California. Impetus for development of the Educational Park came from the need to develop a system of quality education that would, at the same time, prevent school segregation. The case study method was used to maximize insight and understanding of personal involvement and experience in development of an educational park. Information for this paper was gathered from the following sources: (1) school district records, (2) newspaper files, (3) professional colleagues, (4) interviews with community participants, and (5) personal recollections. One of the major outcomes from this study was the detailing of a process of community involvement and external agency participation for the implementation of a significant school plant planning change (development of an educational park). Emphasis was placed on the need to have an understanding of the application of position or political power when planning for inter-agency cooperation. Superintendency longevity as an element of leadership commitment and administrative skills perceived to be important for managing change are analyzed. (Author/AM)