2. Which sequence best describes the order of a needs assessment?

(Ski/11.1) (Average Rigor)

3. Which of the following refers to the horizontal organization of the elements of the curriculum?

(Ski/11.1) (Average Rigor)

4. Which of the following refers to the vertical organization of the elements of the curriculum? (Ski/11.1) (Average Rigor)

5. _________ is based on the clustering of subjects into categories of study.

(Skill 1.1) (Average Rigor)

6. Which of the following statements best describes process evaluation? (Ski/11.1) (Average Rigor)

7. According to the Florida Bureau of School Improvement, a school improvement plan should include which of the following: (Skill 1.1) (Easy)

8. At the national level, administrators are impacted by entities such as the United States Department of Education. Which of the following is a local entity that has a similar impact on Florida's administrators? (Ski/11.1) (Easy

The                    is to national educational policy as the _________

is to statewide educational policy.      (Skill 1.1) (Easy)

10. Your school is committed to drawing on scientifically­ based research (SBR) for curriculum development. According to five studies, students have increased math achievement when teachers use a curriculum with four components: manipulatives, memory cards, videos, and a proprietary computer program. However, your school's curriculum committee only has sufficient funds for the manipulatives, memory cards, and videos. Due to this, what should be your biggest concern? (Ski/11.2) (Average Rigor)

11. Which of the following resources is MOST efficient in helping educators to locate evidence-based practices? (Ski/11.2) (Easy)

12. The following table presents an excerpt of questions from your recent school climate survey. The table also shows, for each question, the percent of staff members who agreed/strongly agreed and the percent of staff who disagreed/strongly disagreed. In order to increase morale and performance, which area should you address first? (Ski/11.3) (Average Rigor

13. Positive school environments have all of the following characteristics except: (Skill 1.3) (Easy)

14. For self-efficacy to emerge, which two things must be attached to a task: (Ski/11.3) (Rigorous)

15. Which of the following definitions correctly identifies self-efficacy theory? (Ski/11.3) (Average Rigor)

16. The basic postulate of this theory of motivation is that intentions to achieve a goal form the primary motivating force behind work behavior. Select the theory that best conforms to this postulate. (Ski/11.3) (Average Rigor)

17. Your elementary school will expand its pre-school classes to include a group of three- year-olds in the fall. Which of the following will you need to adjust? (Skill 1.4) (Easy)

18. All of the following areamong the six core domains of instructional strategy and functioning except: (Skill 1.4) (Easy)

19. Which of the following best describes the purpose of student assessment?

(Skill 1.4) (Average Rigor)

20. Which of the following is the

best formative assessment practice for students?

(Skill 1.4) (Rigorous)

21. Students designated as having mental retardation are likely to have social skills at varying levels of development, depending on an individual's mental age. This means that teachers should do all of the following except: (Ski/11.5) (Easy)

22. The term IEP stands for which of the following? (Ski/11.5) (Easy)

23. At a school board meeting, the superintendent is addressing the sections of the Florida Constitution, Article IX, Uniform System of Public Schools. She has listed four sections: uniform system of free public schools, makeup of the State Board of Education, terms of service for appointed board members, and scope and duties of school districts. However, she has forgotten the other sections. To assist her, you would add which of the following to that list?

(Ski/11.6) (Rigorous)

24. The Individuals Disability Education Act (IDEA) was enacted to:

(Skill 1.6) (Average Rigor)

25.     One of your staff members has been named as the defendant in a court case. The lawsuit claims that the student became physically ill because of constant fear of the teacher's imposing manner and verbal abuse. The student and her parents are claiming which of the following:

(Skill 1.7) (Rigorous)

26. F.S. 237 Financial Accounts and Expenditures for Public Schools describes guidelines for uniform record keeping and the handling of accounts. It sets forth the procedures for all of the following EXCEPT:

(Skill 1.7) (Easy)

27. In reviewing the financial records of your predecessor, you realize that he created the school budget by engaging in the following process:

1) use the categories from the current budget;

2) mark all categories as blank and unfunded;

3) allocate funding to categories that he decided would continue in the coming budget cycle.

Your predecessor was using which technique of school financial management? (Ski/11.8) (Easy)

28. Which of the following statements is true of school accounting practices?

(Skill 1.B)(Average Rigor)

29. General principles of school cost accounting require schools to use

a(an)_____________ basis for accounting.(Ski/11.8) (Easy)

30. Which of the following is one of the characteristics of the foundation program of funding? (Ski/11.8) (Average Rigor)

31. Who regulates the use of internal school funds? (Ski/11.8) (Easy)

32. The calculation of the base student allocation formula is best expressed by which of the following:(Ski/11.8) (Rigorous)

33. Mr. Price, principal at Wilson High School, wants to make preparation of the campus budget a more collaborative process. The first thing he should do is: (Ski/11.8) (Rigorous)

34. A school principal faced with inadequate funds to achieve

school goals can: (Ski/11.8) (Average Rigor)

35. The "Financial and Program Cost Accounting for Florida Schools" is a publication that reflects the requirements of Rule GA-1.001 of Florida's Administrative Code and Sections 237.01 and 237.02 of Florida's Statutes. It is also known as the (Skill 1.9) (Easy)

36. Which of the following is a principle of accrual accounting? (Ski/11.9) (Rigorous)

37. The school administrator should ensure that the building is always safe and comfortable. Which of the following is the most efficient method for achieving this goal? (Ski/11.10) (Rigorous)

38. A fellow principal tells you that her school has been dealing with break-ins during the lunch period. They believe the culprits are neighborhood youth breaking into the gym while it is unused during lunch. To prevent the problem the school has begun locking the doors during lunch and reopening them when gym classes are back in session. What should be your opinion of this plan? (Ski/11.10) (Average Rigor)

39. The death of a fourth grader in a swimming accident has prompted the implementation of the school crisis response plan. Which of the following would not be included as an appropriate activity in the plan:

(Ski/11.11) (Easy)

40. A bomb threat is reported at the high school, and the school is evacuated. In order to function appropriately as a crisis responder in this situation, school personnel need all of the following except:

(Ski/11.11) (Average Rigor)

41. A school administrator is asked to develop a crisis management plan for her school. She includes all of the following in the plan except:

(Skill 1.11) (Average Rigor)

42. The following letter has been sent to your office by a parent of a kindergarten student.

Dear Ms. Valdes,

My son, Joey Brown, has recently been diagnosed with asthma. In order to control his asthma attacks, the doctor has prescribed the following medication that must be taken EVERY two hours. Please advise me on the best strategy to ensure that he receives his medication according to the prescribed regimen.

Sincerely, Mr. Andrew Brown

According to Florida Statute 232.46, what should be your response to this letter? (Ski/11.11) (Average Rigor)

43. You are a vice-principal at a large, urban high school. The student population has many teenage parents, including several who have chosen to remain as a couple and raise their child. One of your after­ school programs is aimed at increasing the graduation rate of these students. Therefore, you provide them with mentors and meet with their parents to make sure they are on track to graduate. One particularly supportive mother likes to review her son's folder each month. He is a senior, and turned 18 just before Thanksgiving. What are your responsibilities to the parent and to the child according to FERPA? (Ski/11.12) (Rigorous)

44. The father of a former student calls you concerning his daughter's progress in college. He is concerned that the now 17-year-old college student has switched majors without telling him. Therefore; he wants to know the best way to obtain her records. You should advise the parent that the Buckley Amendment: (Ski/11.12) (Average Rigor

45. Which of the following is NOT a major category in the Florida statutes? (Skill 1.12) (Average. Rigor)

46. A new student has arrived from Italy and you know that he speaks very little English. As the school principal, you realize that his right to a translator and other resources are covered under which of the following? (Ski/11.13) (Average Rigor)

47. During a meeting with fellow superintendents you overhear a heated exchange between two colleagues. One believes that the META consent decree is similar to IDEA in numerous ways. The other administrator believes that such a comparison is incorrect and borders on discrimination. They ask your opinion. Which of the following the most appropriate response:

(Skill 1.14) (Average Rigor)

48. Which of the following best illustrates an educational goal?

(Skill 1.14) (Average Rigor)

49. Which of the following is a major benefit of the FCAT exam?

(Skill 1.15) (Rigorous)

50. The most recent FCAT scores has resulted in your school being awarded a grade of "B" by the state. After celebrating this achievement, you turn your attention to addressing the areas that reduced your performance. In mathematics, 100 students earned levels 1, 2, or 3 on the assessment. In reading, 50 students earned levels 1, 2, or 3. For the school to make "adequate progress" you will need to do which of the following?

(Skill 1.15) (Rigorous)

51. Identify the type of evaluation that occurs before instruction:

(Ski/11.16) (Average Rigor)

52. While observing your first­ year teachers, you noticed that they do not understand the basics of creating appropriate assessments. Therefore, you have created a graphic to help them understand the importance of validity and reliability. What terms should you write next to Line One and Line Two below?

(Ski/11.16) (Average Rigor)

53. If the United States Department of Education requires a national test to determine where each student performs. Compared to other similar students, they would require students to take ___________assessments. If the State of Florida wants to determine how well it’s students are performing. Relative to the Sunshine State Standards, they must administer a

__________assessment. (Ski/11.16) (Easy)

54. Data show that at your school, ESOL students are having problems in understanding literary techniques. Particularly challenging. For 75% of these students are comparisons such as similes and metaphors. You would like to diagnose the exact source of the problem so that students can learn what the state standards require. Which of the following represents the best series of strategies that teachers should use? (Skill 1.17) (Average Rigor)

55. The faculty of the mathematics department has submitted their proposal for the school's technology plan. In it, they have requested a high-tech package that combines various powerful CAI tools. After investigating the proposed purchase, Mrs. Griffin, your technology directory, agrees that it is a worthwhile investment. However, she advises that the processors you currently have are too slow to execute the tasks required. In order for the math students to use the package you must . purchase both items in this coming finance cycle. In your budget, the CAI tools would be in category 1, while the processor would be listed under category 2. Of the four options below, which one provides the correct answers for categories1 and 2? (Ski/12.1) (Easy)

56. What is the MAIN reason for the slow pace of technology's diffusion and integration into teachers' practice?

(Skill 2.1) (Rigorous)

57. Which of the following best describes the superintendent's role in assessing hardware and software needs:(Ski/12.1) (Average Rigor)

58. The algebra teacher will use a software application for students to calculate several math equations. Which of the following would best complete the task?

(Ski/12.1) (Average Rigor)

59. Last year, the school created a Technology Committee composed of one representative from the faculty and administration plus one parent, student, and business person. This year, the School Advisor Committee (SAC) has voted to increase the faculty membership. The new requirement mandates that the TC includes one teacher from each department. The SAC is MOST likely accounting for which of the steps in the software evaluation process?

(Skill 2.2) (Rigorous)

60. All of the following are examples of copyright infringement except: (Ski/12.2) (Average Rigor)

61. Mr. Horowitz, the principal, has asked you to review applications in order to hire one new foreign language teacher. You have received the staffing requirements and found that the least critical need is Spanish and the greatest need is in Swahili followed by Arabic. As you assess the applications you have narrowed your choice to two teachers. One has taught in Florida for two years but has not earned her license to teach Swahili in Florida. However, she was licensed in another state and taught Swahili there for ten years. In addition, due to her instructional leadership in the school district, she has received stellar reviews and recommendations from her former principal and the district superintendent. The second candidate graduated three years ago with a major in Spanish. This year he earned his Florida teaching license and his principal has rated him as average for the past two years. Which of these two teachers should you hire and why?

(Skill 2.3) (Rigorous)

62. In selecting instructional personnel, most public-school principals are responsible for all of the following EXCEPT: (Skill 2.3) (Easy)

63. A school needs a reading specialist; however, the applicant pool is small and no applicant meets all position requirements. The principal should: (Skill 2.3) (Rigorous)

64. When using site-based management, why should a principal involve a diverse group of stakeholders in the planning and decision­ making processes?

(Skill 2.3) (Rigorous)

65. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY to assist participants in staff development activities to retain information? (Skill 2.3) (Average Rigor)

66. Which of the following is an appropriate district level orientation activity for a group of new teachers: (Skill 2.3) (Easy)

67. During the interview process, the principal may ask about the applicant's:

(Skill 2.3) (Easy)

68. Mr. Blanchard has taken care to match the qualifications of new teachers he hires with school needs and district policies. However, by the end of the first semester, he has received numerous complaints about two of his new hires, and some community leaders have criticized him for the teachers he hired. From the information provided, what is a likely explanation for this criticism?

(Skill 2.3) (Rigorous)

69. When new teachers attend a school-level orientation, which of the following would be an appropriate topic: (Skill 2.3) (Easy)

70. The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) has mandated that all teachers receive ongoing evaluations and that all salary increases be tied to learning. Your administrative team has developed an intensive instructional assessment instrument with the following categories: classroom Management and discipline, knowledge of subject matter, instructional strategies and pedagogical techniques, integration of technology, cultural competency and incorporation of diversity, and professional development and self­ reflection. When submitted to the FLDOE for approval, the instrument was returned, noting that a key element was missing. Which of the following categories should you add? (Ski/12.4) (Average Rigor)

Rigor)

Which of the following criteria should be used to evaluate personnel in schools?

(Ski/12.4).(Average Rigor)

72. In performance-based assessments, the principal ties teachers' performance to which of the following: (Skill 2.4) (Average Rigor)

The building level principal should perform which of the following performance appraisal tasks? (Skill 2.4) (Easy)

74. The district is attempting to streamline the way it handles personnel information. As the superintendent, you have reviewed all the available options and would like to invest in a computerized system. At your last board meeting, 75% of the school board members expressed concern that the system was too expensive. In addition, they could not understand why you could not simply perfect the filing system currently in use. Which of the following points would you use to convince the board members to approve the computerized system?(Ski/1 2.5) (Easy)

75. One of your teacher's has received negative ratings on each of her evaluations for the past four years. As principal, you have referred her to the Employee Assistance Program but she has used their services. The superintendent's office has reviewed her folder and decided to dismiss her. Which of the following must happen next? (Skill 2.6) (Average Rigor)

76. Which of the following is NOT required when bringing punitive action against a teacher? (Ski/12.6) (Easy)

77. An employee has not performed well throughout the year although you have followed all steps to help her, and her previous recommendations had been excellent. You have documented her work and your evaluation process. She recently disclosed that she has had a number of personal stressors this past year and knows she did not perform well. What will be your recommendation for her employment next year?

(Ski/12.6) (Rigorous)

78. One of your teachers is threatening legal action against you and the school district. He asserts that he has been unfairly overlooked during the process of raises and promotions. Your position is that the district has required that teacher raises be tied to student achievement. His students have consistently performed poorly on the state achievement tests. In addition, he refuses to attend professional development sessions that are not required in his contract. The attorney's office has advised you that your position may not be supported in court. She has shown you that the teacher's unions have been able to resist efforts to include pay-for-performance measures in its contracts. Therefore, the district has decided to give the teacher the raise he wants. After talking with other principals in your district, you realize this is an ongoing problem. What is the most effective way for you to solve the discrepancy between the pay­ for-performance requirement and the contract

stipulations?

(Skill 2.7) (Rigorous)

79. Why is collective bargaining beneficial for both the teachers' union and the school district? (Ski/12.7) (Rigorous)

80. Your teachers have agreed that they will set student achievement goals tied to the FCAT assessment. To aid them, you have provided ongoing professional development on setting

S.M.A.R.T goals, improving instructional strategies, and using continuous assessments to gauge student learning. Which of the following teachers appear to have been impacted by your strategy? (Skill 2.8) (Rigorous)

81. You are a high school assistant principal charged with handling personnel problems. Students in a physics class complain that the teacher employs teaching strategies and evaluation procedures that make it impossible for any student to earn an A in his class. After checking student records and consulting with the science department chair, you determine that the students have a legitimate concern. The least threatening initial approach in dealing with the teacher is to: (Skill 2.8) (Average Rigor)

82. F.S. 231 (Personnel of School Systems) does not cover which of the following topics? (Ski/12.9) (Easy)

83. An employee has been incompetent all year in spite of your efforts to help her. You have documented her work and your efforts to help her improve. Now, she has instituted a grievance against you for allegedly harassing her and claims that she is an excellent teacher as demonstrated by her work at other schools. Further, you learn through the grapevine that she has been under personal stress. What should you do to decide her fate for the upcoming school year? (Ski/12.9) (Average Rigor)

84. As chair of a personnel committee considering applicants for an administrative position in the central office, one member of the committee advises you that the superintendent has expressed difficulty in working with female administrators. What action should you take?

(Skill 2.9) (Average Rigor)

85. One of your students came to school with a dark circle on her cheek. Although she has stated that the bruise is a sports injury, you are concerned about it. Her mother is one of your most dedicated teachers and she has corroborated the story that her daughter was hit in the face while playing softball. Therefore, you take the story on face-value but make a mental note to be on alert if another incident occurs. Is this a correct course of action? Why or why not? (Ski/12.10) (Average Rigor)

86. The state requires that teachers report indications of child abuse or indications that the student has attempted suicide. The state considers this requirement to be which of the following: (Skill 2.10) (Rigorous)

87. A school received a grant to cover the cost of putting computers and peripherals in every classroom. The district's technology coordinator and some teachers want the money to be spent to equip two computer labs. The principal is adamant that the money will be used to put computers and peripherals in classrooms. Select the conflict management style of the administrator in this scenario. (Skill 2.10) (Average Rigor

88. The state requires that teachers report indications of child abuse or indications that the student has attempted suicide. The state considers this requirement: (Ski/12.10) (Average Rigor)

89. A student has worn shirts with slogans that you consider inflammatory. In addition, her choice of dress has caused other students to be distracted during instructional time. It is your belief that these shirts should be banned while on school grounds. Which of the following Constitutional rights should be studied and discussed prior to a decision being made? (Ski/12.11) (Easy)

90. Why should administrators have a basic grounding in relevant law?

(Ski/12.11) (Average Rigor)

91. When a teacher stepped out the room to call a parent, the unsupervised students began throwing items. The incident resulted in the serious injury

of a student. The court found the school system to be negligent in this incident.

Identify the element of negligence that best supports the court's judgment.

(Skill 2.12) (Rigorous)

92. It is the day before Middlebrook High School is scheduled to participate in the state level basketball tournament. The parents had chartered buses to transport the team; however, the bus­ charter contract has fallen through. A proactive, "take­ charge" principal should do which of the following: (Ski/12.12) (Average Rigor)

93. Compulsory school attendance law requires which of the following:

(Skill 2.12) (Average Rigor)

94. Effective school leaders must be willing and able to do all of the following EXCEPT: (Skill 2.13) (Average Rigor)

95. Two principals have recently been hired at high schools within the most diverse neighborhood in the city. Their schools have rich histories of activism during the civil-rights era and many former students who are now neighborhood residents. They are also well known for providing venues for activities ranging from business meetings to community assistance programs, Principal A has decided that he would like to display the achievements of current students. To make space, he has had to move a display highlighting the civil rights era activities of his school's student government body. Principal B believes that parents are the backbone of the school; therefore, in the past four months, he has decided to grant the PTA meeting space over other groups, even if the other groups had submitted their applications first. According to the "four organizational frames" theory proposed by Bolman and Deal, which of the frames is each of these principals ignoring? (Skill2.13)(Rigorous)

96. At the beginning of the year, the principal has implemented a change in the way exams are submitted to the main office. Even after the changes are shared, some teachers submit the exams in the way they choose. At the end of the year, the principal gives a bad review to those teachers who did not submit the reports as specified and teachers are very upset by the bad reviews. The principal could have avoided this conflict by doing which of the following:

(Skill 2.13) (Rigorous)

97. Trinity School will initiate its International Baccalaureate Program this fall. The principal has provided clearly stated tasks, expected outcomes, and timelines for accomplishment, and then designated an assistant principal as coordinator for this program. At the initial meeting for the program, the assistant principal organized and ran the meeting, and all the staff participated in the discussion. This principal's behavior demonstrates which of the following: (Ski/12.13) (Average Rigor)

98. Bolman and Deal argue that leaders often forget two of four important organizational frames. Which of these is the one that focuses on the organizational culture and history, a frame very important to employees, students, and others? (Skill 2.13) (Easy)

99. A school is interested in a new math series for students. A committee has been charged with the responsibility for making a decision and doing what is necessary regarding this matter. Several meetings have taken place to consider the advantages and disadvantages of adopting the materials. If the committee has adopted the math series and is now distributing it to students, in what stage of change is the committee? (Ski/12.13) (Average Rigor)

100. At a recent town-hall meeting, parents expressed concern that recent graduates have been unable to find employment in fields requiring knowledge of web­ design and website creation software. This gap exists in the students skills because the school administration failed to: (Skill 2.13) (Rigorous)

101. What should a principal who is new to a school do to promote necessary change? (Ski/12.13) (Average Rigor)

102. Middle School 71 has analyzed its standardized testing data and found serious shortcomings. The overall school performance is commendable: 75% of students achieved a level 3 or 4 on the FCAT. However, there are alarming trends when the data are disaggregated. To address the achievement gaps, the school has developed and implemented an improvement plan for the following subgroups of students:

1) Those from lower socio-economic (SES) backgrounds, which is measured by eligibility for Free and Reduced Lunch (FRL),

2) Those who are learning English as a Second Language (ESOL), and

3) Those with certain special needs who are still required to be tested.

The following table highlights the goals section of the schools' improvement plan.

103. The students at Cornwell Elementary School have consistently surpassed district and state achievement test levels. During the current year, the scores are in the lower quartile. The MOST appropriate action for the principal to take at the school site would be to: (Skill 2.14) (Rigorous)

104. You recently learned that your school district has been affected by negative market conditions and falling property tax revenues. For this reason, next year your school will be allocated 25% less money than you received in the current year. In a second meeting you were given a copy of the school choice trends for the past two years. Records indicate that enrollment at your school has dropped by 10% each year and that it has risen at the same rate for a neighboring charter school. Informal data suggests that parents are moving children out of your school and are enrolling them in the charter school. News .of the budget cuts are certain to accelerate the rate at which parents leave the school in favor of their other "choice" options. Which of the following is an effective strategy to communicate the challenges faced by your

school? (Ski/13.1) (Rigorous)

105. A three-member committee planned a pep rally to increase attendance at school basketball games. During the month following the rally, attendance increased by 10% at the first game and 15% at the second game. The coach felt that the planned strategy was a success, the PTA representative thought it was a failure, and the principal could not decide how to view the attendance changes. What is the MOST likely reason for this disagreement?

(Skill 3.1) (Rigorous)

106. This is the second year your school has been identified as one of the lowest performing in your district; you have decided that in the next year you will meet AVP. What is the BEST strategy to increase support systems to accomplish school goals AND decrease those elements that can have a negative influence on its functioning?

(Ski/13.1) (Average Rigor)

107. Your school was put on the critically low school list by the state. No measurable gains were recorded the next year and you are on the list two consecutive years. How would you get your school off the list? (Skill 3.1) (Average Rigor)

108. The neighborhood demographics around Peabody High School have markedly changed over the past few years. Single-family homes are now occupied by multiple families. The first language of most adults has changed from English to Spanish. The businesses in the, community are also changing and are requiring different types of skilled employees. You, as principal, have been asked to redesign your program to better meet the needed work force. Your first step to meet this need is to:

(Ski/13.1) (Average Rigor

109. Your assessment officer has just brought two sets of reports with FACT scores to your office. He states that they require your signature so they can go in the mail today. One group will go to parents and the other will be given to the teachers. Unfortunately, before he could identify which was which, you were called away to a meeting. As you wait for the meeting to begin, you pull out the reports. You notice that Group A has the student scores as percentage ranks; the reports in Group B provide raw scores for each student. From your understanding of how to communicate with different audiences, which reports are intended for parents and which does he plan to give to the teachers?

(Ski/13.2) (Average Rigor)

110. You are the superintendent of a small school district and your secretary has told you that the district attendance records show that three siblings were listed on the Northwest Regional Data Center (NWRDC) database of missing children. What steps should you take? (Skill 3.3) (Rigorous

111. Jake has not met the specified levels of proficiency in either reading or math. Therefore you are aware that a Progress Monitoring Plan (PMP) must be in place to improve his achievement. In a phone conference with the counselor at his previous school, you were told that Jake also had a PMP there. He had received one diagnostic assessment, an Academic Improvement Plan (AIP), and frequent monitoring of his progress, and monthly academic updates were given to him and his parents. She also tells you that they have left the PMP open for the past three years. Where has the previous school not adhered to state Statute 1008.25? (Skill 3.4) (Rigorous)

112. You have been dealing with a lunchroom fight that has resulted in one student being hospitalized and two students being expelled. As you investigated the matter, you learned that the incident resulted from racial tensions that you and your staff have downplayed for the past two months. Which of the following is a communications decision you should AVOID and why? (Skill 3.4) (Rigorous)

113. A mutually beneficial relationship can exist between schools and community partners such as resource centers. The centers can assist schools with training, resources, and information. Which of the following is the most significant benefit schools can provide in return? (Ski/13.4) (Average Rigor

114. The top student at your school is among the finalists for a full scholarship to the state university. The University's admissions office just called because the committee must make a decision today and they need the student's 3rd quarter report card. Unfortunately, the student is on a class trip and her parents have not returned your phone calls. According to the Buckley Amendment, what should you do?

(Ski/13.5) (Average Rigor)

115. The guidelines established by the Buckley Amendment (or FERPA), give access to a student's records to all of the following individuals EXCEPT?

(Ski/13.5) (Average Rigor)

116. When an administrator wants to overcome the negative effects of the school grapevine she should: (Ski/13.6) (Average Rigor)

117. A school principal is confused by his repeated inability to connect with the parents and students of races other than his own. He feels that he is respectful and interested in them, but they never seem to respond positively, either one-on-one or in group settings. He attends a workshop on cultural competence and learns all of the following except: (Ski/13.6) (Average Rigor)

118. Effective communication is a key component in building relationships with faculty, students, parents and community members. The keys to effective communication include all of the following except: (Skill 3.7) (Average Rigor)

119. You are experimenting with a new teaching strategy that is supposed to increase professional and interpersonal relationships among teachers. It is also shown to lead to better student achievement. You select one group of 10th grade Social Studies teachers to work collaboratively. The teachers assign their students a similar end-of-unit writing project. They utilize the same assignment, have the same standards, and assess the work according to the same rubric. Then as a group, the teachers score these essays together, discuss similar problems they notice, seek help from one another, and brainstorm solutions so that they can better prepare students for the next assessment. What type of strategy are they using? (Skill 3.7) (Easy)

120. School data show that student test scores have been decreasing for the past two years. From Informal surveys with teachers, parents, and students you realize that during that period many parents have been working overtime and are interact less with their children during the week. You have hired several educational consultants who developed a plan that will utilize parental involvement to reinforce and review information taught. Which of the following strategies would be most likely to both communicate the need for the change AND gain parental support for the plan? (Ski/13.8) (Average Rigor)

121. Which two elements should be central in the daily operations of the school and drive all planning, activities, and school climate: (Ski/13.8) (Average Rigor)

122. In today's educational climate it is believed that all stakeholders should be valued, be able to see how decisions are made, and should feel welcomed in every part of the school's operations. The BEST way to achieve this is through:(Ski// 3.8) (Rigorous)

123. To write effectively, a school leader should use strategies to organize his or her thoughts. Which of the following lists these strategies in the correct order:

(Skill 3.9) (Rigorous)

124. Administrators must understand key concepts when analyzing and interpreting data. These concepts include the ability to contrast, explain, discuss, analyze, and compare information..

125. You constantly engage in self-reflection in all areas of your professional practice. This week you have been thinking about a comment made by a PTA member. She stated that many of her fellow parents complained that your memos are too long and incoherent. They are also concerned because you mailed information on the

recent test scores, but they could not understand what the numbers meant. As you reviewed your prior memos about the test scores, you see why parents could not understand your memo and why they could not understand the data. Which of the following is the most time-efficient approach to correcting this problem? (Skill3.9) (Average Rigor)