Which can school leaders appropriately do to prevent or eliminate racism Y ensure cultural equality in their school?

Make official policies not tolerating racism that suffice w/o consequences, Advocate for diverse representation on the school board& equitable policies

To gather stakeholders' feedback about the relationship between opinions and significance of education & school's vision

Develop a series of critical questions appropriate to the topic.

Which best demonstrates that a principal makes decisions to improve instruction based on evidence from student data?

Conducting meetings for PLCs based on grade levels & subject areas.

Researchers for state education debt's report that school leaders surveyed found with to be their most important role?

Creating a supportive environment for teaching & learning.

Which statement is MOST accurate about how leaders can ensure that instructional practices treat minorities equally?

Make sure teachers know how to pronounce names correctly. (Ex: graduation)

A principal analyzed student data for the grading period & noticed that students have not demonstrated growth...

The students may need more rigorous instruction.

Which is true regarding how teacher evaluation standards should be designed?

Reference clear instructional standards to prioritize student learning.

A principal observes 4th grade teachers' instruction. What should the main focus be to improve state ELA scores?

If teachers aligning lesson objectives w/ state grade-level ELA standards.

Leadership team of an ES implemented new math software. After 3 months, students showed little to no growth. Next step?

Develop a plan to monitoring the program at shorter intervals; efficacy.

Which should school principals primarily look for when observing teachers in classrooms for evaluation reasons?

Look for evidence of learning; student responses, check for understanding.

Teachers brought students' writing samples. What should the principal advise them to do to work toward improvement?

Review the writing samples and identify and group students' needs.

What best reflects research findings about factors influencing school achievement gaps?

School curriculum correlates w/ achievement more than socioeconomic SES

There is concern about 9th graders reading below grade level. What can the principal do to address this concern?

Integrate reading&writing into all subject areas & provide teacher training

Which demonstrates a leader monitoring instructional practices & student progress to ensure students are prepared?

Compare performance on standardized tests to course grades for alignment...

Which MOST accurately represents expert recommendations for school leaders to promote educational equity...?

Clarifying misconceptions about equity, like deficit theories.

What is the primary benefit of conducting teacher evaluations?

Evaluations can provide feedback to staff members so they can grow...

To develop staff leadership skills that advance the school vision, which can help staff increase their skill & knowledge

Join & participate in professional organizations, mentor new employees..., Help screen&interview job applicants, attend district meetings,help others

Experts advise school leaders to create a vision for the best use of school-wide student achievement data...

School leaders should institute supports to develop a data-driven culture.

Which is the most important factor in how school leaders evaluate teachers?

Making time for regular observations.

To evaluate teacher effectiveness, school leaders need a working knowledge of student-centered...

CooperativeLearning has been proven to be effective, research-based strat..

School leaders should review & analyze teachers' learning objectives to determine which of the following?

How these elements align w/ one another within & across grades & curriculum

Which following practice by school leaders most effectively improves teacher practice & student learning?

Conducting regular classroom observations Y providing timely feedback.

Which of the following applies to both horizontal & vertical instruction alignment?

Teaching to minimize achievement gaps through standardizing education.

The Tripod Project to close achievement gaps have identified aspects of student engagement. Which is correct?

Autonomy of students versus control by teachers

Which is the LEAST effective way that school leaders can create inclusive school communities?

Encourage students whose parents don't speak English to translate for them.

Which of the following barriers would interfere the most with achieving a goal of increased student achievement in math?

The unexpected resignation of a math teacher.

Which is true w/respect to segregated educational services for student needs & integrated comprehensive ed services?

Teaches should design curriculum&instruction w/ appropriate differentiation

To build a positive culture of learning & high expectations, school leaders can guide teachers to identify activities...

Focused discussions & effective interaction between students.

As part of school reform, a principal plans to distribute leadership among educators & stakeholders to implement goals.

School reform initiatives share implicit distributed leadership in common.

Which accurately represents how school leaders can promote equitable access to curriculum for all students & parents?

Clarify school staff misconceptions related to deficit theories.

Which of the following things can school leaders do to give teachers a safe environment for expressing their ideas?

Scheduling regular, brief meeting times for original ideas.

Researchers have identified which of the following practices that successful leaders recommend to advocate for equity?

Advise others to develop collaborative approves across systems.

Which of the following is the best response from the principal to the math teacher?

Direct the teacher to teach the standards outlined in the curriculum.

A principal requests for teachers to identify exemplary student work & post it in the classroom. Why is this?

The school leader wants to be involved in analyzing student work.

Which informs how school leaders can incorporate diverse family & community aspirations into decision-making&planning?

Studies find high family aspirations across demographics.

Among standards informing effective PD, which is/are most characteristic of strong school leaders?

Realize good PD's value, promote participation, communicate benefits

School leaders are frustrated re lack of family&community school involvement.Which is likely the source of difficulty?

Educator attitudes are often unrealistic.

A principal wants to monitor StudentProgress for the quarter. Which data source will best inform of student progress?

Student portfolios of work samples from previous & current grading periods.

Which is true regarding how school leaders can foster equitable & inclusive educational practices?

Leaders must model respect for diversity & offer multiple ways to celebrate

What is the most accurate definition of a learning objective?

What educators expect students to be able to do via instruction.

To create a culture of high expectations, some leaders Y teachers have instituted "no 0's" grading policy wherein 70%

Far fewer students received F grades.

Of the following, which is true about multiple assessments of student learning?

Different assessment types access different skills & styles (fish & tree!)

Which would NOT be evidence that students are being prepared for and have access to challenging curriculum?

Students enrolled in preAPcourses in MS are auto enrolled in APcourses in

A principal has assembled a school vision oversight team. What kind of school do we aspire to be? What other ? applies?

What do we think our vision statement should reflect?

Which of the following is true regarding best practices for school leaders when giving teachers observational feedback?

Include specific next steps for teachers. (Jeff M. always mentions this!)

In many school districts, students w/ certain linguistic/cultural backgrounds are disproportionately enrolled in ESE...

Examine instruments to evaluate student need for special education.

Which of the following is a primary benefit of distributed leadership (DL)?

Practicing DL builds capacity in others & develops followers into leaders.

Which of the following best examples a focus on school-wide rigorous curriculum & standards-based instruction?

Evaluate campus-based assessments for alignment to standard & revise...

A principal forms & helps train a school vision team before involving the faculty in developing a vision statement.

To introduce the concept, engage faculty in writing a vision, synthesis...

Which would provide the most valid indication of a culture of high expectations?

Setting campus goals above minimum standards.

To assess&monitor progress toward school goals, which is MOST indicated for measuring student analytical thinking?

performance assessments, journals

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1
Which can school leaders appropriately do to prevent or eliminate racism Y ensure cultural equality in their school?
Train their faculty in mediation & conflict resolution skills...
They can't do anything about minority student overrepresentation.
Make official policies not tolerating racism that suffice w/o consequences
Advocate for diverse representation on the school board& equitable policies
2
To gather stakeholders' feedback about the relationship between opinions and significance of education & school's vision
Develop a series of meetings wherein stakeholders discuss this.
Develop a few open-ended questions to stimulate discussions.
Develop a series of critical questions appropriate to the topic.
Develop a school task force to interview all of the stakeholders.
3
Which best demonstrates that a principal makes decisions to improve instruction based on evidence from student data?
Meeting w/ parents frequently during grading periods.
Conducting meetings for PLCs based on grade levels & subject areas.
Requiring teaches to host tutoring sessions for students after school.
Submitting reports to district office after each grading period.
4
Researchers for state education debt's report that school leaders surveyed found with to be their most important role?
Supporting parent involvement in the education of students.
Managing the school budget & procuring additional funds.
Creating a supportive environment for teaching & learning.
Ensuring & maintaining safety & discipline in the school.
5
Which statement is MOST accurate about how leaders can ensure that instructional practices treat minorities equally?
Make sure teachers know how to pronounce names correctly. (Ex: graduation)
Model appreciation of diversity for students by talking about it.
If teaching practices conflict w/ student cultures, they need to be aware.
Having teachers know a few words or phrases in different languages.
6
A principal analyzed student data for the grading period & noticed that students have not demonstrated growth...
The data is evidence of academic dishonesty and plagiarism.
The students may need more rigorous instruction.
The teacher is ineffective.
Classroom instruction and assessment are not aligned.
7
Which is true regarding how teacher evaluation standards should be designed?
Reference clear instructional standards to prioritize student learning.
Should be conducted by school leaders with a single standardized measure.
Play a minor part in important decisions about teacher employment.
Should be based on occasional observation & avoid criticism.
8
A principal observes 4th grade teachers' instruction. What should the main focus be to improve state ELA scores?
If teachers aligning lesson objectives w/ state grade-level ELA standards.
If teachers are incorporating instructional strategies for diverse needs.
If teachers are aligning lesson objectives w/ materials&teaching strategies
If teachers are implementing lesson plans as written in classroom activitie
9
Leadership team of an ES implemented new math software. After 3 months, students showed little to no growth. Next step?
Reduce the number of students using this program.
Develop a plan to monitoring the program at shorter intervals; efficacy.
Increase the amount of time students use the program.
Abandon the program because it is not effective.
10
Which should school principals primarily look for when observing teachers in classrooms for evaluation reasons?
Focus on what students want to learn...
Focus on the physical setup of the classroom.
Look for evidence of learning; student responses, check for understanding.
Look for how comfortable the teacher is w/lesson content & delivery.
11
Teachers brought students' writing samples. What should the principal advise them to do to work toward improvement?
Perform an analysis of all writing samples and score each.
Identify samples for use as benchmark examples next school year.
Use the samples to identify students needing remedial instruction.
Review the writing samples and identify and group students' needs.
12
What best reflects research findings about factors influencing school achievement gaps?
Achievement correlates more strongly w/SES & resources than curriculum.
SES correlates more strongly w/student achievement than curriculum does.
SES correlates more strongly w/achievement than school resources.
School curriculum correlates w/ achievement more than socioeconomic SES
13
There is concern about 9th graders reading below grade level. What can the principal do to address this concern?
Integrate reading&writing into all subject areas & provide teacher training
Provide prep sessions after school, weekends, monitor attendance.
Purchase a reading software program students can use at home.
Increase opportunities that students can spend in the library.
14
Which demonstrates a leader monitoring instructional practices & student progress to ensure students are prepared?
Compare performance on standardized tests to course grades for alignment...
Review the performance of incoming 6th grade students on standardized tests
Evaluate the course grades of 8th graders enrolled in Algebra I for credit
Offer a summer bridge program for underpass 7th grade students going to 8th
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Which MOST accurately represents expert recommendations for school leaders to promote educational equity...?
Allowing harassed students to establish support networks.
Communicating w/ staff periodically about equity beliefs.
Clarifying misconceptions about equity, like deficit theories.
Talking about diversity issues regardless of discomfort.
16
What is the primary benefit of conducting teacher evaluations?
Evaluations can be used to remove underperforming teachers.
Evalutaions help identify PD & coaching that teachers need.
Evaluations are needed to determine who is not performing to expectations.
Evaluations can provide feedback to staff members so they can grow...
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To develop staff leadership skills that advance the school vision, which can help staff increase their skill & knowledge
Discuss reasons & ways school leaders handled situations as opportunities..
Join & participate in professional organizations, mentor new employees...
Serve on leadership teams, lead faculty study groups, help on school improv
Help screen&interview job applicants, attend district meetings,help others
18
Experts advise school leaders to create a vision for the best use of school-wide student achievement data...
School leaders should institute supports to develop a data-driven culture.
School leaders should instruct faculty, not students, to understand data
School leaders should separate data from the cycle of improvement.
School leaders should develop & maintain data systems specific to school.
19
Which is the most important factor in how school leaders evaluate teachers?
Making evaluations discrete events.
Being motivated to evaluate teachers.
Making time for regular observations.
Making time for longer observations.
20
To evaluate teacher effectiveness, school leaders need a working knowledge of student-centered...
The SocraticMethod is useful strategy for delivering instruction.
CooperativeLearning has been proven to be effective, research-based strat..
It is necessary for teachers to utilize technology to deliver instruction.
Project-based learning requires technology integration to be implemented.
21
School leaders should review & analyze teachers' learning objectives to determine which of the following?
How these elements align w/ one another across grades instead of curriculum
How these elements align w/ state/nat'l standards rather than w/ oneanother
How these elements align w/ one another w/in grades rather than levels
How these elements align w/ one another within & across grades & curriculum
22
Which following practice by school leaders most effectively improves teacher practice & student learning?
Conducting regular classroom observations Y providing timely feedback.
Reviewing student performance date & sharing results w/ teachers.
Offering educational resources related to teachers' weaknesses.
Administering self-assessment surveys to teachers.
23
Which of the following applies to both horizontal & vertical instruction alignment?
Teaching across successive grades including preparatory scaffolding.
Teaching to minimize achievement gaps through standardizing education.
Teaching the same content across all classrooms on the same grade levels.
Teaching content aligned with state or district assessments and standards.
24
The Tripod Project to close achievement gaps have identified aspects of student engagement. Which is correct?
Ambition in learning versus ambivalence toward it
Autonomy of students versus control by teachers
Industry versus disengagement or discouragement
Trust & interest versus mistrust & disinterest
25
Which is the LEAST effective way that school leaders can create inclusive school communities?
Validate, honor, & thank family & community for supporting the school.
Provide video recordings & resources to parents who miss meetings.
Hire parent liaisons to help parents access resources & services offered.
Encourage students whose parents don't speak English to translate for them.
26
Which of the following barriers would interfere the most with achieving a goal of increased student achievement in math?
The unexpected resignation of a math teacher.
A lack of community support.
A shortage of calculators.
The adoption of a new math textbook.
27
Which is true w/respect to segregated educational services for student needs & integrated comprehensive ed services?
Teaches should design curriculum&instruction w/ appropriate differentiation
Service integration is student centeredness, targeting student as a failure
Develop curriculum for average students than adapt for individuals
Students benefit from specific educator expertise through segregated than..
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To build a positive culture of learning & high expectations, school leaders can guide teachers to identify activities...
Flexible student grouping.
Differentiated instruction.
Increased student attendance.
Focused discussions & effective interaction between students.
29
As part of school reform, a principal plans to distribute leadership among educators & stakeholders to implement goals.
The capacity building needed for school improvement limits leader numbers.
Distributing leadership improves professional development but nothing else.
Educational reform changes demand efforts requiring a few superior leaders.
School reform initiatives share implicit distributed leadership in common.
30
Which accurately represents how school leaders can promote equitable access to curriculum for all students & parents?
Model equity in interactions, but should avoid confronting discrimination.
Clarify school staff misconceptions related to deficit theories.
They can create safe environments, through student support networks.
Make staff comfortable in discussing diversity without promoting equity.
31
Which of the following things can school leaders do to give teachers a safe environment for expressing their ideas?
Taking care not to let teachers undermine their authority.
Give critical feedback about unusual ideas they express.
Scheduling regular, brief meeting times for original ideas.
Asking them how "safe" differs for teachers versus students.
32
Researchers have identified which of the following practices that successful leaders recommend to advocate for equity?
Advise others to develop collaborative approves across systems.
Study system inequities to discover solutions to problems.
Study equitable leadership to discover their parts in the problems.
Develop equity skills that spread through the learning community.
33
Which of the following is the best response from the principal to the math teacher?
Direct the teacher to teach the standards outlined in the curriculum.
Model instruction of the standards outline in the curriculum.
Commend the math teacher for addressing gaps in student learning.
Require the math teacher to attend training on the math curriculum.
34
A principal requests for teachers to identify exemplary student work & post it in the classroom. Why is this?
The school leader is encouraging collaboration amongst teachers.
The school leader wants to be involved in analyzing student work.
They believe that students should be recognized for performance.
The school leader is enforcing adherence to a standards-based curriculum.
35
Which informs how school leaders can incorporate diverse family & community aspirations into decision-making&planning?
Income affects family expectations more than race does.
Family aspirations for children vary markedly by culture.
Studies find high family aspirations across demographics.
Ethnicity strongly influences family academic aspiration.
36
Among standards informing effective PD, which is/are most characteristic of strong school leaders?
Value learning, promote continuous improvement, & inquiry problem solving.
Human, financial, & temporal contributions; allocation coordination...
Realize good PD's value, promote participation, communicate benefits
Rigorous analysis of varied, disaggregated data for proficiency...
37
School leaders are frustrated re lack of family&community school involvement.Which is likely the source of difficulty?
Educator attitudes are often unrealistic.
Educator methods are ineffective.
Educator engagement is lacking.
Educator efforts are often very intense.
38
A principal wants to monitor StudentProgress for the quarter. Which data source will best inform of student progress?
Student portfolios of work samples from previous & current grading periods.
Benchmark scores from previous & current grading periods.
Anecdotal teacher notes.
Report card grades for the marking period.
39
Which is true regarding how school leaders can foster equitable & inclusive educational practices?
Leaders must model respect for diversity & offer multiple ways to celebrate
Only school leaders are accountable to ensure equity for every student...
Involving culturally diverse community stakeholders in school decisions...
Curriculum devlptmt: should be based on developmental appropriateness.
40
What is the most accurate definition of a learning objective?
What educators expect students to be able to do via instruction.
What educators hope to accomplish during their instruction.
What students expect teachers to teach them.
What educators are supposed to instruct the students.
41
To create a culture of high expectations, some leaders Y teachers have instituted "no 0's" grading policy wherein 70%
Far fewer students received F grades.
More students received extra help.
Missed assignments remained equal.
More students received a D grade, which is a passing grade.
42
Of the following, which is true about multiple assessments of student learning?
Summative assessments following instruction are typically sufficient.
Different assessment types access different skills & styles (fish & tree!)
Students must be re-tested often or they forget what they've learned.
Summative assessments enable adjusting instruction as it continues.
43
Which would NOT be evidence that students are being prepared for and have access to challenging curriculum?
Principal monitors student performance to determine alignment of assessment
Students are offered enrichment courses.
Students enrolled in preAPcourses in MS are auto enrolled in APcourses in
All students are given college entrance exams
44
A principal has assembled a school vision oversight team. What kind of school do we aspire to be? What other ? applies?
What do we think our vision statement should reflect?
What should we keep on doing to realize the vision?
How is our school just the same as any other school?
What is evidence we are meeting the current vision?
45
Which of the following is true regarding best practices for school leaders when giving teachers observational feedback?
Emphasize all identified areas for improvement equality.
Include specific next steps for teachers. (Jeff M. always mentions this!)
Disregard strengths to focus on improving weaknesses.
Give feedback statements rather than asking questions.
46
In many school districts, students w/ certain linguistic/cultural backgrounds are disproportionately enrolled in ESE...
Examine instructional strategies targeting students referred to special ed
Examine the curriculum & related expectations of student achievement.
Examine instruments to evaluate student need for special education.
Examine current procedures for assigning grade levels to students.
47
Which of the following is a primary benefit of distributed leadership (DL)?
Practicing DL builds capacity in others & develops followers into leaders.
DL helps to identify weak team members that need to be replaced.
School leaders who practice DL are less stressed because they delegate.
Distributed leadership helps to maintain status quo.
48
Which of the following best examples a focus on school-wide rigorous curriculum & standards-based instruction?
Increase the # of students taking college entrance exams.
Increase the # of AP & dual credit courses offered on the master schedule.
Evaluate campus-based assessments for alignment to standard & revise...
Offer after-school tutoring for students who need extra help.
49
A principal forms & helps train a school vision team before involving the faculty in developing a vision statement.
To draft the vision because most school faculties are too big...
To represent all school staff, including those who are not already leaders.
To introduce the concept, engage faculty in writing a vision, synthesis...
To represent the school leadership team on a smaller level by delegating...
50
Which would provide the most valid indication of a culture of high expectations?
Hosting award ceremonies for high-achieving students.
Holding regular community meetings to discuss school performance.
Setting campus goals above minimum standards.
Recognizing the Teacher of the Year publicly.
51
To assess&monitor progress toward school goals, which is MOST indicated for measuring student analytical thinking?
standardized tests of achievement
teachers' observations of students
performance assessments, journals
extended student group projects
52
For the 3rd time, most 7th graders earned perfect scores on their 6-week report cards. Why is the dean concerned?
The few students who did not receive perfect grades are falling behind.
The students are likely cheating.
The math dept.'s performance may have misinterpreted student data.
Data may indicate that students are not receiving rigorous curriculum
53
How can attending school board meetings help a school leader who is new to the community...
By discovering how diverse the new school district is.
By witnessing how school boards accentuate diversity.
By seeing how school differences correlate to distance.
By realizing how districts are managed just like schools.
54
How can a school leader evaluate and improve the school curriculum for cultural & racial equity?
Instruct teachers to view curriculum as pluralistic & unchanging.
Include multicultural education w/in school curriculum goals (JM on PA).
Focus multicultural education on foods, festivals, and fun activities.
Assure books include diversity but not look for prejudiced content.
55
Research into achievement gaps in suburban schools known for excellence found which about students from racial groups?
Asian students: higher grades&finished more homework; spent equal time.
It was attributed to grade&homework differences to skill&home support gaps.
It boiled down to motivation and effort.
Black & Latin students spent less time on homework & completed less.
56
Leaders need to make efforts to bridge gaps in language, etc. Which MOST addresses cultural differences?
Suggesting parents ask kids about assignments rather than help w/homework.
Having multilingual staff interpret at meetings, trainings, home visits.
Hiring community liaisons to help staff understand beliefs about education
Assigning parent&community rooms for teacher & other meetings & info...
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Which strategies BEST addresses the achievement gap?
Tracking performance&making projections re future performance based on past
Exempting struggling students from meeting certain standards.
Providing targeted interventions to students who perform unsatisfactorily.
Disaggregating student data by subpopulations to identify disparities...

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