Supporting a Successful Merger of Schools

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Which of the following centers is most developmentally appropriate for helping students become kindergarten ready?
Providing a foam die labeled from zero to five and having students roll the die to determine how many plastic animals to remove from a set and then how many are left in the set
Providing a written practice sheet on basic mathematics sentences for numbers from one to five
Providing egg cartons and plastic eggs and having students sort by color while they place each individual egg within the carton
Providing containers of different shapes and sizes and having students fill them with sand or water to determine which containers hold more or less

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Providing a foam die labeled from zero to five and having students roll the die to determine how many plastic animals to remove from a set and then how many are left in the set

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Which of the following best supports Mr. Kapoor's request for choosing the teaching staff based on his staff projections for the merger? Relying on seniority interferes with the efficacy and motivation of first-year teachers. Eliminating seniority as the factor in determining which teachers are hired for positions strengthens communication with teachers. Reconsidering seniority preferences allows for student-performance factors to be used as a criteria in teacher selection. Ranking teachers solely by seniority when determining contract nonrenewal ensures transparency in decision making.

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Reconsidering seniority preferences allows for student-performance factors to be used as a criteria in teacher selection.

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Once staff have been selected and Mr. Kapoor is ready to determine the remaining portion of the transition plan, what is the most immediate action Mr. Kapoor should take? Options: Gathering input from stakeholders about how to use the space at Junction Magnet MS effectively to best support district initiatives after the closure, Selecting parent representatives from each campus who are willing to provide information to students about the merger, Setting the tone for the combined school by planning staff engagement activities that include staff and student culture building and instructional planning, Creating a school transition team of district administrators, school administrators, and teachers who participate in community-wide meetings

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Setting the tone for the combined school by planning staff engagement activities that include staff and student culture building and instructional planning

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Which recruitment practice is likely to have the greatest impact on the GYO program? Options: Utilizing teacher role models that reflect the demographics of the student population to encourage Hispanic students to participate in the program, Sharing a flyer including student testimonials to make the student population more aware of the details and benefits of the program, Having prospective participants write an essay explaining why they are a good fit for GYO, Giving primary consideration to prospective participants who express a desire to work at the secondary level

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Utilizing teacher role models that reflect the demographics of the student population to encourage Hispanic students to participate in the program

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To ensure that all participants benefit from their classroom placements, Ms. Garmon should primarily consider pairing participants with highly effective teachers who have a demonstrated track record of academic success and of fostering a strong student culture.

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pairing participants with highly effective teachers who have a demonstrated track record of academic success and of fostering a strong student culture.

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Ms. Fripp can determine that the highest priority action is helping general education teachers

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make the general curriculum accessible by adapting instructional practices to meet students' academic or functional needs.

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Ms. Fripp and the team want to monitor the implementation of learning from the campus professional development plan. Which classroom practice best demonstrates evidence of progress toward the expected outcomes? Options: Students receiving special education services are using tablets for independent learning while the general education teacher delivers instruction to the rest of the class and the special education teacher monitors. The general education teacher delivers whole-group instruction and pairs struggling learners with non-struggling learners during independent practice, with the special education teacher reteaching as needed. The special education teacher provides the students receiving special education services with small-group instruction while the general education teacher delivers instruction to the rest of the class. The general education teacher and special education teacher split the class into two groups based on identified needs to teach the same thing simultaneously using specific instructional methods tailored for each group.

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The general education teacher and special education teacher split the class into two groups based on identified needs to teach the same thing simultaneously using specific instructional methods tailored for each group.

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Which of the following should Ms. Fripp add to her list to best ensure a comprehensive evaluation process? Evaluating the IEP for students receiving special education services for evidence of goal attainment, Reviewing lesson plans for evidence of consistent implementation of parallel teaching strategies, Surveying teachers for changes in knowledge and attitudes regarding inclusive practices, Determining the value-added effects of collaboration between teachers in core content areas

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Surveying teachers for changes in knowledge and attitudes regarding inclusive practices

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During a classroom observation in the science department, the principal notices multiple containers out on counters near the chemical storage area. What is the principal's next action?

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confirming with the teacher that all chemicals clearly meet state and federal guidelines for use and appropriate storage

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In addition to upholding their many responsibilities to students, staff, and families regarding student outcomes and achievement, school leaders must also allot time for monitoring and addressing physical school operations. To ensure that all building equipment is operational, school leaders should incorporate which of the following into their routine practices? conducting a building walk at least once a month, implementing weekly equipment maintenance checklists for custodial staff, reviewing annual maintenance logs for major equipment, setting up and monitoring an online portal for staff to submit equipment maintenance requests

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conducting a building walk at least once a month