The greatest benefit of school leaders delegating responsibility is __________.

It empowers others to be more invested in the success of the school.

Mr. Orozco is the chair of the special education department in a small, rural junior/senior high school. At his regular bimonthly departmental meetings, he presents issues that need to be discussed and decided upon by the department members. These meetings often result in openly hostile verbal exchanges, and very rarely are they able to come to a consensus on anything. Mr. Orozco has concluded that he must work on team building if anything is to be accomplished this year. What should he focus on first?

Creating a shared vision for the department with tangible goals and behavioral norms.

A school leader would like to adopt a new program for teaching keyboarding to his upper elementary school students. Which factor should get primary consideration?

The program’s alignment with the school’s vision and goals.

Conducting a needs analysis is a way for schools to identify their strengths and weaknesses. All of the following are reliable sources of information/data EXCEPT: The standardized test scores for the last 3 years. , The result of a community perception survey. , The complaints are most often reported to the principal. , Exit interviews with graduates of the school.

The complaints are most often reported to the principal.

Of the following descriptions, which one best describes backward planning?

Identifying the content that needs to be mastered, then designing assessments and activities to support student learning.

Why might Karen's staff resist new development opportunities for teaching English Language Learners (ELs)?

The present situation seems satisfactory.

Mr. Quezada is the new principal of a large, urban elementary school. He often hears his school faculty and staff denigrate the school’s neighborhood, businesses, parents, and other community members. What should be Mr. Quezada’s primary focus in his efforts to engage all of his school’s stakeholders?

Connecting his faculty and staff to the common vision for student success that all stakeholders share.

What is the most important reason for monitoring and revising school programs?

The school community can quickly identify discrepancies between current and desired outcomes.

A high school principal desires to support teachers in consistently holding all students to high standards regardless of their ability. What teacher behavior will most accomplish this goal?

Teaching students to differentiate between high and low standards by showing examples of meeting their personal best.

Increasing funding for early childhood education. Providing access to a rigorous and engaging curriculum. Enhancing access to colleges and universities. Providing quality health care. Expanding access to libraries and the internet. Supporting housing policies that integrate and diversify communities. Research has shown that taking the above actions, as well as others, can help solve what crucial educational issue?

The opportunity and achievement gap.

For professional learning communities (PLCs) to be successful, educational leaders must provide staff members with tangible support that demonstrates that collaborative work is an important part of school culture. Which of the following is an example of tangible support? Options: The principal places collaborative time at the end of the faculty meeting agenda. , The principal attends training with staff members. , The principal posts a written list of behavioral norms in a prominent place. , Staff members are required to submit detailed minutes of their PLC time.

The principal attends training with staff members.

Which teacher would probably have the highest tolerance for taking risks?

A teacher who frequently collaborates with colleagues.

What would be the most objective way for a principal to allocate funds for individual teacher professional development?

Use criteria formulated by a committee of teachers.

How can teachers most effectively support the progress of English Language Learners (ELs) who have been in the district for more than 7 years without being redesignated as English Proficient?

Conducting frequent classroom-level monitoring of student progress and using the gathered information to inform instruction.

Performance Task Journals and Portfolios Tests and Quizzes Teacher Observations Student Self-Evaluation Research has shown that utilizing the above assessment types, as well as others, can best assist schools in obtaining knowledge about their students.

Students’ acquisition of the delivered curriculum.

What is the first task to perform before differentiating a lesson for a student with autism?

Reviewing the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Classroom management is essential to learning. All of the following support teachers with managing their classrooms EXCEPT: Extinguishing negative behaviors through punishment. Proper classroom arrangement. Consistent standards across the school. Specific, clear classroom routines & procedures.

Extinguishing negative behaviors through punishment.

One way to provide more students with access to challenging curricula is to implement a “flipped classroom” model. This model reverses the traditional classroom model, focusing class time on student understanding and processing rather than on lecturing. Which explanation gives the best reason for a teacher to utilize this method of instruction?

Learning is more student-centered and collaborative.

Many school leaders only conduct observations to gather data for formal teacher evaluations. However, peer observation can be a useful tool for ______________.

Teacher professional development and collaboration.

A school instructional coach uses the results of the state-mandated writing test to evaluate the effectiveness of a new method for teaching writing. To best ensure that the new method is aligned with state standards, a more in-depth analysis of which of the following should occur? Options: The current year of norm-referenced assessments for language arts, Multiple years of results of students who were taught writing using the former method, Multiple years of classroom-level assessment results and district benchmark results, The current year of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) language arts results.

Multiple years of classroom-level assessment results and district benchmark results.

Each of the following behaviors helps to create a culture of learning EXCEPT: Maintaining a joyful climate. , Requiring teachers to use technology as much as possible. , Having high expectations for student achievement. , Maintaining a safe school environment.

Requiring teachers to use technology as much as possible.

The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) requires that schools receiving Title I funds must publish an annual report card containing information such as teacher qualifications, enrollment data, and student achievement. What is the chief purpose and benefit of this requirement?

It provides families pertinent information about their child(ren)’s school.

What is the most crucial task for a teacher within a comprehensive assessment system?

Modifying instruction based on assessment results.

What behavior by instructional staff should concern the principal in a data-driven instruction school?

During data conferences, a teacher consistently expresses and demonstrates a belief that the bulk of responsibility for student learning is the students’ and their families.

What is the foremost reason for involving key stakeholders in every step of the strategic planning process?

Strategic plan development requires consideration and articulation of the values and priorities of all those affected by the process.

Key components of architectural design for school safety EXCEPT: Cost considerations for construction labor and materials Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards Flow control Access control

Cost considerations for construction labor and materials

Which of the following is NOT a way technology supports teaching and learning? Technology reinforces critical thinking skills. Technology makes it possible for teachers to update their skills less often. Technology prepares students for higher education and the world of work. Technology bolsters students’ self-esteem and self-efficacy.

Technology makes it possible for teachers to update their skills less often.

In determining the resources that the district will need to provide during the next fiscal year for a school’s Special Education program, leaders should first:

Review state and federal mandates for the program, as well as how much categorical aid will be provided to meet those mandates.

Factors impacting teacher retention EXCEPT: Lack of administrative support Lack of adequate teacher compensation A lack of affordable housing within the district Lack of adequate preparation

A lack of affordable housing within the district

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What is the most important step for an administrator when preparing a plan to gauge her school’s progress?

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Formulating an organized, cohesive plan for gathering various types of data over an extended time.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is the best way for a new principal to involve a school’s stakeholders in formulating a shared vision?

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Engaging as many community members and employees in the process from the outset, so that all may contribute.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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The math department at an inner city high school is ready to implement instructional changes designed to improve students’ math achievement. Before making these changes, the school department chair, in conjunction with the school principal, has led the teachers in a review of current research on math instruction and an examination of their students’ math standardized test scores for the last four years. The leader can best ensure that planned changes result in increased student achievement by encouraging the teachers to ____________.

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Develop a plan for assessing student achievement during and following the instructional changes.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Which action best demonstrates an administrator’s commitment to implementing the school’s vision?

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Hanging copies of the vision in visible places throughout the campus.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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The ______________ has the authority to adopt policies in any given school district.

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District board of education

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A(n) __________ is anyone who is invested in the success of a school/school system.

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Stakeholder

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The greatest benefit to having community stakeholders participate in a school perception survey is that surveys _________________.

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Demonstrate a commitment to considering the needs of all stakeholders.

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