CPACE Practice Exam #6

A school with a high number of English Language Learners (ELL) is developing its vision

statement. Which of the following goals would be MOST aligned with a focus on equity

and cultural responsiveness?

• Increase standardized test scores by 10% in all subject areas within two years.

• Develop a comprehensive program to support the academic success of all ELL students.

• Implement a new technology initiative to enhance classroom instruction for all

  learners.

• Reduce class sizes in core academic subjects to provide more individualized attention.

When selecting goals for school improvement, it is essential to consider:

• The principal's personal priorities for the school.

• Standardized test scores from the previous year only.

• A variety of data sources, including student achievement, parent feedback, and needs

  assessments.

• The opinions of the school board without input from the school community.

A school leader is developing a plan to implement the school's vision and goals. Which

of the following actions would be LEAST effective in achieving this aim?

• Creating a timeline with specic benchmarks to track progress towards goals.

• Assigning ownership of goals to specic staff members or departments.

• Providing professional development opportunities to support teachers in achieving

  goals.

• Conducting annual surveys to measure student and staff satisfaction with the school's

  direction.

A school's vision statement emphasizes fostering a positive and inclusive learning

environment. To implement this vision, the principal should:

• Focus solely on improving academic achievement and disregard social-emotional

  learning.

• Develop a system for addressing student behavior issues that promotes restorative

  justice principles.

• Increase standardized testing frequency to monitor student academic progress.

• Reduce extracurricular activities to allow teachers more time for academic instruction.

When developing school goals, it is important to consider how they align with:

• The principal's preferred educational philosophy.

• California State Standards for various subject areas.

• The latest educational trends and fads popular in other districts.

• The funding priorities of the federal government.

You're navigating conicting local and state educational policies. What is the best

approach to take?

• Prioritize state policies over local ones

• Create a hybrid approach that meets both sets of requirements

• Focus on local policies, as they are more relevant to your context

• Seek guidance from the district on how to proceed

You've set new goals for the school year, but parents are not aware of them. How do you

effectively communicate these goals?

• Wait for the annual parent-teacher conference to discuss them

• Send out a detailed email and invite feedback

• Post the goals on the school's website without further explanation

• Organize a town hall meeting to explain and discuss the goals

You've set several goals for the academic year. Mid-year, you realize some goals are not

on track. What should you examine rst?

• The commitment level of the staff

• The relevance of the goals to the school's mission

• The resources allocated to achieving the goals

• The initial data used to set the goals

Your school has a vision of becoming a leader in arts education. What is the best way to

assess progress toward this vision?

• Count the number of arts-related events held each year

• Survey students and parents about their satisfaction with arts education

• Compare the school's arts program to those of neighboring schools

• Review the integration of arts across the curriculum

You nd that a new local policy supports your school's vision, but it conicts with an

existing federal mandate. How do you proceed?

• Implement the local policy and disregard the federal mandate

• Seek a compromise that satises both policies

• Abandon your school's vision to comply with the federal mandate

• Advocate for a change in the federal mandate to align with local policy