WorksheetsClimate and Cultural Leadership
Total questions: 64
Worksheet time: 32mins
What is a stanine?
A stanine is a scaled score that is based on a nine-point scale.
A stanine is a type of standardized test for mathematics.
A stanine is a method of grading essays using letters.
A stanine is a unit of measurement for classroom size.
According to Herzberg’s theory, which of the following are Hygiene Factors that prevent dissatisfaction?
A. Status, pay, working conditions
B. Responsibility, recognition, advancement
C. Deep learning
D. Public service with a moral purpose
According to Herzberg’s theory, which of the following are Motivators that enhance satisfaction?
Status, pay, working conditions
Responsibility, recognition, advancement
Deep learning
Public service with a moral purpose
Which of the following is NOT a component of promoting productive, caring, and trusting working relationships?
Public service with a moral purpose
Commitment to changing context at all levels
Lateral capacity building through network
Disaggregate results for equity
What does it mean to create a safe school environment for students, faculty, and staff?
It means encouraging them to express their beliefs and values.
It means allowing students to skip classes whenever they want.
It means ignoring bullying incidents.
It means restricting communication between students and teachers.
What is the purpose of providing time and resources for a collaborative teaching and learning community?
To support the effective use of PLCs, provide the necessary time to collaborate, and promote shared responsibility.
To increase competition among teachers and students.
To reduce the amount of professional development required.
To limit communication between staff members.
What is the role of stakeholders in the school community?
Stakeholders are people who make up the school community and who are invested in the success of the school and its students.
Stakeholders are only responsible for funding the school.
Stakeholders are only teachers and principals in the school.
Stakeholders are people who visit the school occasionally.
What does supporting teachers in their development of assessments and use of data-driven decisions involve?
It involves helping teachers use data to inform their teaching and improve student learning outcomes.
It involves teachers creating their own textbooks for every subject.
It involves teachers focusing only on standardized test preparation.
It involves teachers avoiding the use of technology in the classroom.
Acting in a culturally responsive and equitable manner means:
Recognizing and respecting diverse cultural backgrounds and ensuring fairness for all individuals.
Treating everyone the same regardless of their cultural background.
Focusing only on the dominant culture in decision-making.
Ignoring cultural differences to avoid conflict.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of acting in a culturally responsive and equitable manner?
Encourages innovation
Fosters a climate of equity
Ignores student needs
Supports all students
An asset-based approach in education focuses on students' ________.
strengths
weaknesses
attendance
grades
An asset-based approach sees every culture and community as valuable rather than a problem to solve or a population to 'save.'
True
False
PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports and has three tiers. Which of the following correctly describes its three tiers?
Universal, Targeted, Intensive
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary
General, Specific, Individualized
Basic, Advanced, Expert
Fill in the blank: Tier 1 of PBIS applies to ________.
all students
teachers only
students with behavioral issues only
administrators only
Which tier of PBIS is for a few students needing intensive support?
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
The two types of instructional bias mentioned in the worksheet are:
content bias and language bias
gender bias and age bias
cultural bias and economic bias
instructional bias and assessment bias
Educational leaders can help teachers reduce implicit bias in schools by:
Providing professional development on bias awareness
Encouraging teachers to ignore student differences
Promoting standardized teaching without reflection
Discouraging discussions about diversity
People are motivated by 5 basic factors. Fill in the blank: 1. Physiological 2. Safety 3. Love 4. Esteem 5. _________.
Self-actualization
Wealth
Fame
Power
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 basic factors that motivate people?
Physiological
Safety
Wealth
Esteem
IDEA is the federal law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities and ensures special education and related services to those children.
True
False
The IEP is reviewed and ________ every 12 months. Fill in the blank.
revised
ignored
delayed
canceled
The Consent Decree protects EL students and their right to a free, comprehensible education.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of promoting a climate of trust in a school environment?
Ignoring student feedback
Promoting a climate of trust
Discouraging student voice
Limiting extracurricular activities
Building and maintaining a safe, healthy school environment that meets the needs of all students can be achieved by:
Implementing inclusive policies and promoting mental and physical well-being.
Focusing only on academic achievement and ignoring student health.
Allowing bullying and discrimination to go unaddressed.
Limiting access to support services for students.
What is authentic engagement? Fill in the blank: Authentic engagement is when ___ .
Students find personal meaning and value in the work.
Students are required to memorize facts without understanding.
Students complete assignments only for a grade.
Students follow instructions without questioning.
What is ritual compliance? Fill in the blank: Ritual compliance is when ...
Students do the work for external rewards, not interest.
Students always work in groups to complete assignments.
Students refuse to follow any classroom rules.
Students create their own assignments based on personal interests.
What is passive compliance? Fill in the blank: Passive compliance is when students do the work just to avoid punishment.
Students do the work just to avoid punishment.
Students do the work to gain extra credit.
Students do the work because they are passionate about the subject.
Students do the work to impress their peers.
What is retreatism? Fill in the blank: Retreatism is when students disengage completely but don’t disrupt.
Students disengage completely but don’t disrupt.
Students actively participate in all activities.
Students disrupt the class frequently.
Students lead group discussions regularly.
What is rebellion in the context of engagement and compliance? Fill in the blank: Rebellion is when students resist, disrupt, and replace tasks with their own activities.
Students resist, disrupt, and replace tasks with their own activities.
Students follow instructions without question.
Students complete all assigned tasks quietly.
Students seek help from teachers when confused.
Which of the following is NOT a step in the PBIS approach?
Observe behavior, collect data, involve students in making behavior plans.
Use proximity control and behavior contracts.
Ignore student behavior.
According to the test taking tips, which of the following should you avoid?
Lowering standards
Empowering staff and students
Promoting equity and access
Encouraging collaboration
According to the test taking tips, favor long-term and systemic approaches over quick fixes.
True
False
What does the 14th Amendment ensure in the context of ethical leadership?
Equal educational opportunity
Prohibits discrimination based on sex
Protects students with disabilities
Requires equal access for people with disabilities
Title IX prohibits discrimination based on what?
Race
Sex
Disability
Age
IDEA provides a Free Appropriate Public Education for students with ________.
disabilities
giftedness
athletic ability
language barriers
The Rehabilitation Act §504 protects students with disabilities from ________.
discrimination
attendance requirements
extra homework
uniform policies
ADA requires ________ access for people with disabilities.
equal
limited
temporary
optional
FERPA is a federal law that protects the privacy of ________ education records.
student
teacher
parent
administrator
Which of the following is NOT a value safeguarded by ethical leadership?
Individual freedom & responsibility
Equity & Social Justice
Diversity & Inclusion
Personal gain
Which principle involves maintaining confidentiality and privacy (FERPA) and honoring due process?
Protect Rights
Inclusion
Accountability
Prompt Action
What is the main focus of prioritizing student welfare in ethical leadership?
Centering all decisions on students’ safety, success, and well-being
Involving only staff in decisions
Focusing on financial gain
Ignoring student voices
According to the text, what should be avoided to ensure every student feels proud, secure, special, comfortable, confident, happy, trusted, and cared about? Fill in the blank: Avoid making students feel ________, isolated, worthless, invisible, unwanted, resentful, confused.
hurt
excited
included
appreciated
Which of the following is NOT a component of the M-PHAT Model?
Multi-Phase
Multi-Hazard
Multi-Agency
Multi-Subject
What is the first step in providing moral direction for the school community? Put ________ first.
students
teachers
rules
parents
Which of the following is a practice of self-reflection according to the text?
Identify implicit/explicit bias and set goals for improvement
Address violence and crisis
Use structured questions for fairness
Maintain high ethical standards for all staff
What does the 'Multi-Tiered' component of the M-PHAT Model refer to? Fill in the blank: MTSS approach for ________ and support.
intervention
assessment
instruction
evaluation
Which of the following is emphasized as a feeling every student should have?
Hurt
Isolated
Confident
Resentful
What is one way to ensure fairness in decision-making regarding policies? Use ________ questions for fairness.
structured
random
subjective
open-ended
What should be maintained for all staff to provide moral direction? Fill in the blank: Maintain high ________ standards for all staff.
ethical
financial
physical
technical
According to the test taking tips, which of the following should you choose answers that do?
A. Involve stakeholders and diverse perspectives
B. Minimize student voice
C. Maintain status quo without review
D. Punish or isolate staff and students unnecessarily
Which of the following is NOT recommended according to the test taking tips?
Maintain equity and respect for students and staff
Align with federal laws and best practices
Favor long-term solutions over quick fixes
Punish or isolate staff and students unnecessarily
List the five steps of the Management Cycle as described in the worksheet.
1. Initiate (gather data) 2. Plan (team, resources, priorities) 3. Execute (address needs) 4. Monitor (evaluate effectiveness) 5. Improve (learn and adjust)
1. Plan (gather data) 2. Initiate (team, resources, priorities) 3. Monitor (address needs) 4. Execute (evaluate effectiveness) 5. Improve (learn and adjust)
1. Initiate (gather data) 2. Execute (team, resources, priorities) 3. Plan (address needs) 4. Monitor (evaluate effectiveness) 5. Improve (learn and adjust)
1. Initiate (gather data) 2. Plan (team, resources, priorities) 3. Monitor (address needs) 4. Execute (evaluate effectiveness) 5. Improve (learn and adjust)
What is the first step in the Management Cycle?
Initiate (gather data)
Evaluate (assess outcomes)
Implement (take action)
Monitor (track progress)
True or False: Following district policies for community facility use should involve discrimination.
True
False
Which of the following is a responsibility under ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal safety regulations?
Maintain personnel files
Stay up-to-date with state, federal, and local regulations (OSHA, ADA)
Choose equipment aligning with school vision
Initiate the management cycle
Fill in the blank: To deliver accountable information, it is important to maintain ______ files.
personnel
financial
temporary
obsolete
What does FERPA stand for?
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act
Family Education Rights and Public Act
Federal Education Rights and Public Act
What is the main purpose of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?
Individual access and confidentiality
Public access
Student records
Staff salaries
The Freedom of Privacy Act is related to _________.
Individual access and confidentiality
Taxation policies
Environmental regulations
Corporate governance
Which of the following is NOT a type of fund mentioned?
General Fund
Debt Service
Special Revenue
Scholarship Fund
Recruiting diverse staff should align with _________.
student demographics
budget constraints
teacher preferences
state test scores
What does validity in interviews determine?
If the results are consistent over time
If the interview prompts measure what they are intended to measure
If the staff is diverse
If the funds are allocated properly
Reliability in interviews refers to:
The accuracy of the total population
The extent to which results are consistent over time
The diversity of staff
The allocation of funds
What does the M-PHAT Model stand for in protecting the welfare and safety of students and staff?
Prevention ➔ Protection ➔ Mitigation ➔ Response ➔ Recovery
Planning ➔ Hiring ➔ Assessment ➔ Training
Monitoring ➔ Prevention ➔ Action ➔ Training
Management ➔ Planning ➔ Hiring ➔ Training
