Praxis 5412 School Leadership; Questions &
Answers…Grade A+
The school leaders of elementary, middle, and high schools in a district set a goal of working
together to decrease dropout rates among at-risk students. Which of the following will most
effectively facilitate meeting the goal? CORRECT ANSWER-Establishing a professional
learning community (PLCP L C) in which school leaders will examine data, propose and test
solutions, and track progress
A school leader works with a committee of stakeholders to craft a new school vision statement.
The most effective first step the school leader can take to support the committee's work is to
CORRECT ANSWER-facilitate dialogue to eliminate obstacles and validate committee
members' thoughts
Which of the following is the most important reason for a school leader to share a school's
vision with stakeholders? CORRECT ANSWER-It helps focus their collaborative efforts on
school improvement.
A school leader meets with the school improvement committee at the beginning of the school
year. During the meeting, the school leader presents the results of a comprehensive needs
assessment which highlight the gaps between the school's current status and its desired
outcomes. Which of the following should be the school leader's first guiding question?
CORRECT ANSWER-What protocols will guide our decisions regarding work products?
Which TWO of the following are essential elements of an effective school mission statement?
CORRECT ANSWER-A brief statement that is memorable and specific to the school
Answers…Grade A+
The school leaders of elementary, middle, and high schools in a district set a goal of working
together to decrease dropout rates among at-risk students. Which of the following will most
effectively facilitate meeting the goal? CORRECT ANSWER-Establishing a professional
learning community (PLCP L C) in which school leaders will examine data, propose and test
solutions, and track progress
A school leader works with a committee of stakeholders to craft a new school vision statement.
The most effective first step the school leader can take to support the committee's work is to
CORRECT ANSWER-facilitate dialogue to eliminate obstacles and validate committee
members' thoughts
Which of the following is the most important reason for a school leader to share a school's
vision with stakeholders? CORRECT ANSWER-It helps focus their collaborative efforts on
school improvement.
A school leader meets with the school improvement committee at the beginning of the school
year. During the meeting, the school leader presents the results of a comprehensive needs
assessment which highlight the gaps between the school's current status and its desired
outcomes. Which of the following should be the school leader's first guiding question?
CORRECT ANSWER-What protocols will guide our decisions regarding work products?
Which TWO of the following are essential elements of an effective school mission statement?
CORRECT ANSWER-A brief statement that is memorable and specific to the school
