Building Level Admin Study Guide

Why is it important for a school leader to develop and implement a vision and goals?

• To promote the academic success and well-being of each student

• To reduce the workload of teachers

• To ensure compliance with local regulations

• To increase the school's budget

What types of data are valuable for developing or revising a school's vision and goals?

• Only the principal's observations

• Data from social media trends

• Multiple sources of data about current practice

• Data from a single standardized test

What is meant by 'data-driven decision making'?

• Using data systematically to make decisions

• Making decisions based on the latest technology trends

• Following decisions made by other schools

• Ignoring data in favor of intuition

Why is it necessary to involve others in developing and implementing a vision and goals?

• Because it is a legal requirement

• To engage staff and community members with diverse perspectives

• To ensure a variety of snacks are available during meetings

• To make the process longer

What are some strategies that ensure professional development is job-embedded and standards-based?

• Developing processes to support teachers' growth and student learning

• Ignoring teacher feedback

• Limiting access to professional development resources

• Focusing solely on external training programs

How can a school leader foster a school environment that supports a rigorous curriculum and high student expectations?

• By reducing the number of assessments

• By limiting teacher autonomy

• By promoting a culture of high expectations for all students

• By focusing only on sports achievements

What role do formal and informal assessments play in evaluating the effectiveness of a school's instruction and programs?

• They are used to discipline teachers

• They provide meaningful feedback about student progress and instructional effectiveness

• They are only used for grading students

• They have no role

What are the components of a comprehensive safety and security plan?

• Only installing security cameras

• Developing a plan with faculty, staff, students, parents, and community members

• Ignoring safety concerns

• Focusing solely on external threats

Why is it important for a school leader to administer educational policies equitably and legally?

• To make the school appear more competitive

• To avoid personal liability

• To ensure student success and well-being

• Because it is optional

How can a school leader ensure that students have equitable access to effective teachers and learning opportunities?

• By reducing the number of learning opportunities

• By only focusing on high-achieving students

• By assigning teachers randomly

• By allocating resources based on student needs