CPACE PERFORMANCE EXAM
Focused Instruction (VL - D#1) - ANSWER *Vision is linked with instructional
needs
*Involves all school staff in the instructional process.
*Equipping the classroom so teachers can use materials.
*Consistent routine with little interruptions
*Discipline policies.
*Collaboration with team members to achieve educational goals.
Creating a PDP (VL - D#1) - ANSWER A strategy centred on the needs of both
teachers and students
Mentoring and peer coaching
Cluster leaders establish and support principal and teacher networks.
A department or grade level leader who returns to train the other teachers.
Using Examples, Data, and Standards (VL-D#1) - ANSWER To determine student
needs:
*Align with standards.
*The criteria are explicitly defined.
*Use portfolios.
* Display high-quality student work.
*Develop examples and non-examples.
*A collaborative approach.
,Creating a Shared Vision (VL - D#1) - ANSWER *A vivid depiction of what it
intends to do and be
* Communicate what can be expected and when it is expected.
*Allows everyone to collaborate towards a single goal.
*If the goal is truly shared, it will be reflected in the school climate and culture.
Mission Statement (VL - D#1) - ANSWER Describes how the school intends to
fulfil its vision.
*Purpose
*Priorities
*Requirements
* Operational cornerstones
Establishing Behavioural Norms (VL - D#1): ANSWER Norms
1. Student Handbooks
2. Collaboration between students and staff
3. A proactive method that aims to diagnose and preventively address issues.
4. Support services.
5. rigorous curriculum
Goals and Objectives (VL - D#1) - Answer: *Goals are specific and quantifiable.
*Goals can be broken down into very specific targets within a time frame.
, *If you can't break it down, it's probably not a realistic aim.
SMART Goals (VL - D#1) - ANSWER Specific: What will be accomplished
Measurable: How success will be quantified.
Achievable: Not unrealistic.
Relevant = How it fits into the larger objective.
Time-bound = Intermittent checkpoints.
Characteristics of High-Performing Schools (VL - D#1): ANSWER 1. Clear and
common focus.
2. High standards and expectations.
3. Effective school leadership.
4. High levels of teamwork and communication.
5. Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are matched with standards.
6. Frequent monitoring of learning and instruction (RTI)
7. Focused professional development
8. A supportive learning environment
9. High levels of family and community involvement.
Culture of Learning (IL - D#2) - ANSWER A supportive environment,
Good communication.
Inclusive,
Differentiated Instruction,
Focused Instruction (VL - D#1) - ANSWER *Vision is linked with instructional
needs
*Involves all school staff in the instructional process.
*Equipping the classroom so teachers can use materials.
*Consistent routine with little interruptions
*Discipline policies.
*Collaboration with team members to achieve educational goals.
Creating a PDP (VL - D#1) - ANSWER A strategy centred on the needs of both
teachers and students
Mentoring and peer coaching
Cluster leaders establish and support principal and teacher networks.
A department or grade level leader who returns to train the other teachers.
Using Examples, Data, and Standards (VL-D#1) - ANSWER To determine student
needs:
*Align with standards.
*The criteria are explicitly defined.
*Use portfolios.
* Display high-quality student work.
*Develop examples and non-examples.
*A collaborative approach.
,Creating a Shared Vision (VL - D#1) - ANSWER *A vivid depiction of what it
intends to do and be
* Communicate what can be expected and when it is expected.
*Allows everyone to collaborate towards a single goal.
*If the goal is truly shared, it will be reflected in the school climate and culture.
Mission Statement (VL - D#1) - ANSWER Describes how the school intends to
fulfil its vision.
*Purpose
*Priorities
*Requirements
* Operational cornerstones
Establishing Behavioural Norms (VL - D#1): ANSWER Norms
1. Student Handbooks
2. Collaboration between students and staff
3. A proactive method that aims to diagnose and preventively address issues.
4. Support services.
5. rigorous curriculum
Goals and Objectives (VL - D#1) - Answer: *Goals are specific and quantifiable.
*Goals can be broken down into very specific targets within a time frame.
, *If you can't break it down, it's probably not a realistic aim.
SMART Goals (VL - D#1) - ANSWER Specific: What will be accomplished
Measurable: How success will be quantified.
Achievable: Not unrealistic.
Relevant = How it fits into the larger objective.
Time-bound = Intermittent checkpoints.
Characteristics of High-Performing Schools (VL - D#1): ANSWER 1. Clear and
common focus.
2. High standards and expectations.
3. Effective school leadership.
4. High levels of teamwork and communication.
5. Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are matched with standards.
6. Frequent monitoring of learning and instruction (RTI)
7. Focused professional development
8. A supportive learning environment
9. High levels of family and community involvement.
Culture of Learning (IL - D#2) - ANSWER A supportive environment,
Good communication.
Inclusive,
Differentiated Instruction,
