CPACE Exam with Accurate Solutions
leadership approach - ANS-The democratic leadership style is
a very open and collegial style of
running a team. Ideas move freely
amongst the group and are
discussed openly. Everyone is
given a seat at the table, and
discussion is relatively free-
flowing.
Review Curriculum: - ANS-Form a committee
Review Data
Research Similar programs /strategies
Ask teachers for additional
materials/resources
Collaboration - ANS-1. Clarifying: Identify the problem as seen by the teacher.
2. Listening: Attend carefully to understand the teacher's perception.
3. Reflecting: Verify the teacher's perception.
4. Presenting: Provide the supervisor's point of view.
5. Clarifying: Seek the teacher's understanding of the supervisor's perception of the
problem.
6. Problem Solving: Exchange suggestions of options for solving the problem.
,7. Encouraging: Accept conflict and reassure the teacher that disagreement is
acceptable.
8. Negotiating: Find an acceptable solution.
9. Standardizing: Agree on details of a plan.
10. Reflecting: Summarize a final plan.
Rigorous Curriculum & Instruction - ANS-School wide standards based practice
Reviews monitors progress
Guidance that is clear
Assures alignment to state/national
standards
Ensures diverse student population
needs are met
Frequent classroom visits
2 way communication
Professional Development - ANS-Professional Development:
Job Embedded
Teacher involvement
Planning, Delivering, Assessing
Follow up for adapting new learning - data driven
Individual Teacher PD - ANS-Professional Development plan that focuses on specific
teaching strategies
Principal's responsibility to support teachers who aren't meeting professional
responsibilities. Professional Development that is developed collaboratively and sets
, specific goals to meet the teachers needs.
Organizational systems---Safety - ANS-Prevention
Education
Develops short and long-range strategic plans to improve operational system
Facilitates communication and provides for data systems that ensure the timely
exchange of information
Safety--Equipment - ANS-Plan in place for acquisition and maintenance of equipment
Appropriate use of technology / clearly defined
Fiscal & Human Resources - ANS-Allocates funds based on student needs
Implements strategies to recruit and retain qualified personnel
Seeks additional resources to accomplish vision
First yr attrition - lack of administrative support
Welfare of staff and students - ANS-Proactively addresses challenges to physical and
emotional wellbeing
- Develops and implements a plan that involves appropriate stakeholders to ensure a
safe teaching and learning environment
- Conducts ongoing reviews of the plan
Advocates for and oversees counseling and health referral systems that support student
learning and values
Identifies key emergency personnel inside and outside of school
Ongoing discussion of safety expectations with faculty and staff
Collaboration: Families & Community - ANS-Accesses and utilizes resources to remove
barriers to learning
Integrates programs to fully engage school and community
leadership approach - ANS-The democratic leadership style is
a very open and collegial style of
running a team. Ideas move freely
amongst the group and are
discussed openly. Everyone is
given a seat at the table, and
discussion is relatively free-
flowing.
Review Curriculum: - ANS-Form a committee
Review Data
Research Similar programs /strategies
Ask teachers for additional
materials/resources
Collaboration - ANS-1. Clarifying: Identify the problem as seen by the teacher.
2. Listening: Attend carefully to understand the teacher's perception.
3. Reflecting: Verify the teacher's perception.
4. Presenting: Provide the supervisor's point of view.
5. Clarifying: Seek the teacher's understanding of the supervisor's perception of the
problem.
6. Problem Solving: Exchange suggestions of options for solving the problem.
,7. Encouraging: Accept conflict and reassure the teacher that disagreement is
acceptable.
8. Negotiating: Find an acceptable solution.
9. Standardizing: Agree on details of a plan.
10. Reflecting: Summarize a final plan.
Rigorous Curriculum & Instruction - ANS-School wide standards based practice
Reviews monitors progress
Guidance that is clear
Assures alignment to state/national
standards
Ensures diverse student population
needs are met
Frequent classroom visits
2 way communication
Professional Development - ANS-Professional Development:
Job Embedded
Teacher involvement
Planning, Delivering, Assessing
Follow up for adapting new learning - data driven
Individual Teacher PD - ANS-Professional Development plan that focuses on specific
teaching strategies
Principal's responsibility to support teachers who aren't meeting professional
responsibilities. Professional Development that is developed collaboratively and sets
, specific goals to meet the teachers needs.
Organizational systems---Safety - ANS-Prevention
Education
Develops short and long-range strategic plans to improve operational system
Facilitates communication and provides for data systems that ensure the timely
exchange of information
Safety--Equipment - ANS-Plan in place for acquisition and maintenance of equipment
Appropriate use of technology / clearly defined
Fiscal & Human Resources - ANS-Allocates funds based on student needs
Implements strategies to recruit and retain qualified personnel
Seeks additional resources to accomplish vision
First yr attrition - lack of administrative support
Welfare of staff and students - ANS-Proactively addresses challenges to physical and
emotional wellbeing
- Develops and implements a plan that involves appropriate stakeholders to ensure a
safe teaching and learning environment
- Conducts ongoing reviews of the plan
Advocates for and oversees counseling and health referral systems that support student
learning and values
Identifies key emergency personnel inside and outside of school
Ongoing discussion of safety expectations with faculty and staff
Collaboration: Families & Community - ANS-Accesses and utilizes resources to remove
barriers to learning
Integrates programs to fully engage school and community
