Transformational Leadership Practices of Public Elementary School Heads in Irosin II District

This research was carried out with the local public elementary school heads within the Irosin II District, Sorsogon Province, to delve into the transformational leadership practices. The aim of this qualitative case study was to ascertain the nature of these practices and determine how effective they are in school management and student outcomes. The research respondents numbered fifteen, who came as school principals, representing 94% of the district. The data were gathered through interviews and focus group discussions. These intended procedural interviews allowed for open-ended questions. The authors present evidence of strong transformational leadership that increases student achievement and overall school performance. Among them, tailor-made training for school heads and improving community involvement are strongly recommended for school development and better educational outcomes. This study widens what transformational leadership means and recommends a wider implementation in other contexts as a possible solution for the ever-present educational issues. Additionally, the study emphasizes the importance of community engagement in creating a supportive educational environment. School leaders actively communicated with parents to inform them of the children's educational needs and creatively engaged them in decision-making. There is a great need for the inclusion of community service as a way of contributing to the sustainable development of society's educational infrastructure. The results indicate that effective transformational leadership greatly influences students' academic success and general school performance. To move further, suggestions include formulating targeted activities for school heads' training and enriching community participation strategies to foster educational outcomes. The study plays a significant role in conceptualizing what transformational leadership means in the specific education environment and points out its relevance to solving current educational challenges.