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This study described the process of developing and validating the Readiness for ChangeCognitive Emotional Intentional (RFOC-CEI) scale that can be used to assess readiness for change levels of organizational members working in schools including teachers, administrators, and counselor. In the first phase, data collected from 700 teachers in primary and secondary schools provided evidence for the construct validity and reliability of the new scale. Three dimensions emerged: intentional readiness for change, emotional readiness for change, and cognitive readiness for change. In the second phase, data collected from an independent sample of 603 teachers in primary and secondary schools confirmed the three-factor structure of the 12-item RFOC-CEI. The Cronbach alpha coefficients were found to be .90, .87, and .75 respectively for intentional, cognitive, and emotional readiness for change dimensions. Followed by the additional validation studies, the RFOC-CEI will serve as a valuable tool for policy makers and administrators in assessing readiness level of their staff and developing strategies for promoting positive attitudes toward indented changes in schools.

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