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WorksheetsSLLA - Instructional Leadership - Summer 2023
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are some sources of teacher evaluation data and information (other than direct classroom observations)?
Unit Instructional Plans
Student Surveys
Teacher Self-Evaluations
Both A & B
Which of the following is not a function of instructional leadership?
Professional Development and Building Capacity
Ethical Values and Beliefs
Rigorous Curriculum and Instruction
Assessment and Accountability
Which of the following is not a practice to develop and implement curricular and instructional programs to ensure student needs are met?
Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programs
Identify student needs
Provides school resources for families within the community
Develop plans to meet and monitor student needs through appropriate instructional practices.
The principal at Eastern High School would like to monitor student progress for the grading period. Which of the following sources of data would best inform the principal of student progress?
Student portfolios of work samples from previous and current marking periods.
Benchmark scores from the previous and current marking periods.
Anecdotal teacher notes.
Report card grades for the marking period.
A new school leader can best assess the competency of the campus faculty by:
asking teachers to complete weekly self evaluations.
reviewing teachers' past performance evalutions.
checking weekly lesson plans for alignment to state standards.
using walk-throughs that target evidence of positive student outcomes.
Ms. Sylvester, an elementary school leader, uses a classroom observation app during walkthroughs. She utilizes a feature that allows her to timestamp specific teacher and student behaviors and make notes about what she observes. Once a walk-through is complete, the app instantly sends a report to the teacher. By using the app, Ms. Sylvester primarily demonstrates a commitment to:
storing important documentation for annual teacher evaluations.
using technology to expedite administrative tasks and duties.
modeling the appropriate use of observation tools.
having systems in place for providing timely feedback.
Mrs. Smith is a new principal at River Middle School. The previous principal was focused solely on relationships and didn’t focus much of their energies on data collection as it relates to student improvement. Based on the lack of data, what types and sources of classroom data could Mrs. Smith integrate into the building that could be used to evaluate student improvement?
Ms. Washington, the school leader of a middle school, has a new assistant principal, Mr. Levinson. She is concerned that she will not be able to effectively train him while maintaining her responsibilities as the school leader. How can she best orient Mr. Levinson to his new position while still attending to her own responsibilities?
Have Mr. Levinson shadow her for at least a week so he can learn his basic responsibilities
Meet with Mr. Levinson, outline his responsibilities, and provide him with a detailed job description
Spend a week working alongside Mr. Levinson, showing him school procedures and introducing him to teachers and students
Ask another district assistant principal to serve as Mr. Levinson’s mentor, showing him the responsibilities of the job and offering him support and guidance
A local high school plans to distribute laptops to all students for use on academic assignments and homework. Staff members express some concern about students using the laptops on campus and the potential for classroom disruptions. To best assist with the implementation of the new technology initiative and address teachers’ concerns, the school leader should ensure that
students access the Internet on the school-based network
stakeholders are aware of the district’s new initiative
students, staff, and parents are aware of policy expectations (D) professional development opportunities address digital learning
Which of the following best describes shared leadership?
Authoritarian Leadership
The delegation of authority and responsibility to other team members
Consulting others before making decisions
Publicly recognizing stakeholders that demonstrate leadership
