A needs assessment is a systematic process for: - ✔✔determining and addressing needs or gaps
between current conditions and desired conditions of wants.
Stakeholders are involved in the SIP? - ✔✔Administration, SIP, teacher leaders/ department heads
An assistant principal is conducting walkthroughs regarding a particular standard for 7th grade science:
Describe the scientific theory of cells (cell theory) and relate the history of its discovery to the process of
science. However, the objective on the teacher's board for the last two walkthroughs has outlined
something different: Identify the three aspects of cell theory. What should be the assistant principal's
first step in addressing this issue? - ✔✔Invite the teacher in for a post conference to discuss aligning
the complexity of the standard to the lesson objectives in the classroom
The principal discovers students are performing proficiently on the common assessments constructed by
the Math Department. However, student standardized test scores are low. What could be causing this
discrepancy? - ✔✔The classroom assessments are not aligned with the state standards
The principal of LES Highs School is working on increasing the curriculum and instruction focus to include
a targeted approach to student subgroups, specifically students who are identified as low socioeconomic
and ESE. What should the first step the principal takes? - ✔✔Disaggregate the data based on subgroups
and analyze achievement gaps and areas of weaknesses
The principal of GDS Elementary School has been instructed by the district to implement the district-
wide reading program adopted last year. Some of the teachers have expressed concern that the
program does not increase comprehension, and they even argue it is having a negative effect on
comprehension. What can the principal do first to address this issue? - ✔✔Conduct multiple, targeted
walkthroughs to determine if the program is being implemented with fidelity.
What is the best way to cultivate life-long learners regarding teacher professional development? - ✔✔
Allow teachers to decide their own path of professional learning based on interests and needs.