CPACE PERFORMANCE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP
PRACTICE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Examples of Issues that Negatively Impact Instruction. Answer: -
Need of Populations not represented (e.g. EL Students)
-Discriminatory Practices
-Lack of Diversity
-Disconnect in perceptions between stakeholders
-Lack of Behavior Support Practices
-Safety Issues
-Lack of Interventions
-Lack of Electives
-Insufficient Educational Technology
-Low Content Achievement
-Achievement Gap - could be by gender or subgroup
-Inconsistent vertical alignment in a content area
-High staff turnover; low staff retention
-Low test scores
◉ School Leadership
, School Improvement, Instructional and Organizational Leadership
3a. As principal, how would you address the two issues you have just
described? (process to address these issues) Paragraph 5 & 6
G, S, D, N, C, I, E, PD. Answer: Goal
Stakeholders
Data
Needs
Current Conditions
Interventions for current conditions
Ensure supports in place
PD
◉ School Leadership
School Improvement, Instructional and Organizational Leadership
3b. Describe an effective strategy to address each identified issue..
Answer: -Set SMART goals
-Targeted professional development; Revised PD Schedule
PRACTICE EXAM 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ Examples of Issues that Negatively Impact Instruction. Answer: -
Need of Populations not represented (e.g. EL Students)
-Discriminatory Practices
-Lack of Diversity
-Disconnect in perceptions between stakeholders
-Lack of Behavior Support Practices
-Safety Issues
-Lack of Interventions
-Lack of Electives
-Insufficient Educational Technology
-Low Content Achievement
-Achievement Gap - could be by gender or subgroup
-Inconsistent vertical alignment in a content area
-High staff turnover; low staff retention
-Low test scores
◉ School Leadership
, School Improvement, Instructional and Organizational Leadership
3a. As principal, how would you address the two issues you have just
described? (process to address these issues) Paragraph 5 & 6
G, S, D, N, C, I, E, PD. Answer: Goal
Stakeholders
Data
Needs
Current Conditions
Interventions for current conditions
Ensure supports in place
PD
◉ School Leadership
School Improvement, Instructional and Organizational Leadership
3b. Describe an effective strategy to address each identified issue..
Answer: -Set SMART goals
-Targeted professional development; Revised PD Schedule
