This publication is a "collection" of three separate manuscripts: (1) A Paradigm Shift in Preparing Instructional Leaders (published in December 2010); (2) Transitions introducing the Revisited manuscript; and (3) A Paradigm Shift in Preparing Instructional Leaders Revisited (published in June 2011). The 2010 manuscript describes a innovative experience-laden curriculum for aspiring school leaders at the University of South Alabama developed between 2005 and 2007. The 2011 manuscript revisits the topic with a completed research study providing data related to responses from mentor principals, cohort members, co-workers and observers. FULL MANUSCRIPT AT: http://cnx.org/content/col11324/latest/