Methodology change study in intra-school management

the article addresses the issue of determining the methodological foundations for the study of changes in intra-school management. The authors are reflecting on the proposals of the Russian Academy of Education on the scientific justification of strategies and forecasting of educational development. Based on the current state of the educational system, an analysis of the methodological research foundations on these issues over the past 20 years in pedagogy, economics, sociology, etc. According to the results of the analysis, a systematic approach was used as a leading basis for researching on intra-school management. Consideration of the provisions submitted by scientists allowed the authors to identify a set of models, objects and systems designed by researchers, as well as classify them according to 7 aspects of intra-school management. The authors position formulated on possible grounds and directions for further scientific research is indicated for each of the aspects.