SLLA 6990 -Concept Study Guide with
correct Answers
Strategic Leadership - Correct Answers -the ability to anticipate, envision, maintain
flexibility, think strategically, and work with others to initiate changes that will create a
positive future for an organization.
Title 1 - Correct Answers -Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act, provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with
high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure
that all children meet challenging state academic standards.
The school must focus Title I services on children who are failing, or most at risk of
failing, to meet state academic standards. Schools in which children from low-income
families make up at least 40 percent of enrollment are eligible to use Title I funds for
schoolwide programs that serve all children in the school. LEAs also must use Title I
funds to provide academic enrichment services to eligible children enrolled in private
schools.
Title II - Correct Answers -Title II, Part A provides funds intended to increase academic
achievement by improving teacher and principal quality. This program is carried out by:
increasing the number of highly qualified teachers in classrooms; increasing the number
of highly qualified principals and assistant principals in schools; and increasing the
effectiveness of teachers and principals by holding LEAs and schools accountable for
improvements in student academic achievement.
Funds may be used for professional development. In exchange for receiving funds,
agencies are held accountable to the public for improvements in academic
achievement.
Title III - Correct Answers -Title III, Part A provides funds intended to assist schools with
language instruction, specifically for Limited English Proficient students.
Funds may be used for professional development and language instruction programs.
IDEA - Correct Answers -The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law
ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how
states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related
services to eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.
,Validity - Correct Answers -The extent to which a test measures or predicts what it is
supposed to
Am I testing what I intend to measure?
Relability - Correct Answers -consistency of measurement
Am I assessing it the same way each time? 9 out of 10 times it should be the same.
Criteron - Correct Answers -content based test...do you know the info or not?
Normative Assessment - Correct Answers -Nationwide test that is compared to how
everyone did, no pass or fail
Authentic Assessments - Correct Answers -assessment that is performance based, you
can see student achieving the skill; not a paper test
Due Process - Correct Answers -the administration of justice according to established
rules and principles. you have the right to know what charges are being brought against
you.
AYP - Correct Answers -annual yearly progress
Teacher Morale - Correct Answers -· Revisit vision and goals—reminder of ultimate goal
· Needs assessment and leadership team analysis
· PLCs
· Shared leadership opportunities
· Celebrate successes
· Recognize teachers
· Provide time for collegiality
Effective communication/feedback
Welcoming enviornment for students and families - Correct Answers -· First
impressions-friendly office staff, clean inside and outside
· Greeting students morning and afternoon dismissals, in hallways, in cafeteria
· Parent center with PTO info, supply lists, and other important info
· Communication plan-website, newsletters, voice messaging system, display greetings
in various languages, showcase cultural backgrounds/demographics of student
population
· Include students/parents (stakeholders) on leadership teams
· Gather feedback—and respond appropriately!
Safety!
Parental Invol - Correct Answers -· Communication plan
· Parents included on various stakeholder teams
· Solicit genuine feedback and share with stakeholders
, · Willingness to listen
· Show care and concern for students
· Make positive phone calls, emails, etc
· Volunteer opportunities discussed/encouraged at open house night
· Accommodate parent needs (within reason)
Plan events/workshops that include parents in the school community
Legal Issues - Correct Answers -· Ensure student safety first
· Does the issue disrupt learning?
· Make sure all involved are aware of their rights (due process)
· Investigate/gather information
FERPA (privacy rights)
American Disabilities Act - Correct Answers -Law that prohibits employers from
discriminating against people with physical disabilities
Implementation of Change - Correct Answers -· Sense of urgency
· Shared leadership
· Develop vision
· Communication=frequent and concise!
· Addresses obstacles
· Celebrate short-term successes
· Regroup/restructure if needed
· Seek feedback/concerns, respond accordingly
· Professional Learning Opportunities
Angry Parent - Correct Answers -· Listen
· Empathize with their frustrations
· Emphasize that student is #1 concern
· Invite parents into office for an open discussion about issue
· Take notes
· Review notes with parents
· Ask clarifying questions
· Promise to gather more information
· Follow up with parents within 24 hours
**In some instances parents will be angry about a policy decision made by
administration, in that scenario administration should explain the research-based
process that led to the development of the policy.**
Ethical Leadership - Correct Answers -the demonstration of normatively appropriate
conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships, and the promotion of
such conduct to followers through two-way communication, reinforcement, and decision
making
correct Answers
Strategic Leadership - Correct Answers -the ability to anticipate, envision, maintain
flexibility, think strategically, and work with others to initiate changes that will create a
positive future for an organization.
Title 1 - Correct Answers -Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act, provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with
high numbers or high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure
that all children meet challenging state academic standards.
The school must focus Title I services on children who are failing, or most at risk of
failing, to meet state academic standards. Schools in which children from low-income
families make up at least 40 percent of enrollment are eligible to use Title I funds for
schoolwide programs that serve all children in the school. LEAs also must use Title I
funds to provide academic enrichment services to eligible children enrolled in private
schools.
Title II - Correct Answers -Title II, Part A provides funds intended to increase academic
achievement by improving teacher and principal quality. This program is carried out by:
increasing the number of highly qualified teachers in classrooms; increasing the number
of highly qualified principals and assistant principals in schools; and increasing the
effectiveness of teachers and principals by holding LEAs and schools accountable for
improvements in student academic achievement.
Funds may be used for professional development. In exchange for receiving funds,
agencies are held accountable to the public for improvements in academic
achievement.
Title III - Correct Answers -Title III, Part A provides funds intended to assist schools with
language instruction, specifically for Limited English Proficient students.
Funds may be used for professional development and language instruction programs.
IDEA - Correct Answers -The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law
ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how
states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related
services to eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.
,Validity - Correct Answers -The extent to which a test measures or predicts what it is
supposed to
Am I testing what I intend to measure?
Relability - Correct Answers -consistency of measurement
Am I assessing it the same way each time? 9 out of 10 times it should be the same.
Criteron - Correct Answers -content based test...do you know the info or not?
Normative Assessment - Correct Answers -Nationwide test that is compared to how
everyone did, no pass or fail
Authentic Assessments - Correct Answers -assessment that is performance based, you
can see student achieving the skill; not a paper test
Due Process - Correct Answers -the administration of justice according to established
rules and principles. you have the right to know what charges are being brought against
you.
AYP - Correct Answers -annual yearly progress
Teacher Morale - Correct Answers -· Revisit vision and goals—reminder of ultimate goal
· Needs assessment and leadership team analysis
· PLCs
· Shared leadership opportunities
· Celebrate successes
· Recognize teachers
· Provide time for collegiality
Effective communication/feedback
Welcoming enviornment for students and families - Correct Answers -· First
impressions-friendly office staff, clean inside and outside
· Greeting students morning and afternoon dismissals, in hallways, in cafeteria
· Parent center with PTO info, supply lists, and other important info
· Communication plan-website, newsletters, voice messaging system, display greetings
in various languages, showcase cultural backgrounds/demographics of student
population
· Include students/parents (stakeholders) on leadership teams
· Gather feedback—and respond appropriately!
Safety!
Parental Invol - Correct Answers -· Communication plan
· Parents included on various stakeholder teams
· Solicit genuine feedback and share with stakeholders
, · Willingness to listen
· Show care and concern for students
· Make positive phone calls, emails, etc
· Volunteer opportunities discussed/encouraged at open house night
· Accommodate parent needs (within reason)
Plan events/workshops that include parents in the school community
Legal Issues - Correct Answers -· Ensure student safety first
· Does the issue disrupt learning?
· Make sure all involved are aware of their rights (due process)
· Investigate/gather information
FERPA (privacy rights)
American Disabilities Act - Correct Answers -Law that prohibits employers from
discriminating against people with physical disabilities
Implementation of Change - Correct Answers -· Sense of urgency
· Shared leadership
· Develop vision
· Communication=frequent and concise!
· Addresses obstacles
· Celebrate short-term successes
· Regroup/restructure if needed
· Seek feedback/concerns, respond accordingly
· Professional Learning Opportunities
Angry Parent - Correct Answers -· Listen
· Empathize with their frustrations
· Emphasize that student is #1 concern
· Invite parents into office for an open discussion about issue
· Take notes
· Review notes with parents
· Ask clarifying questions
· Promise to gather more information
· Follow up with parents within 24 hours
**In some instances parents will be angry about a policy decision made by
administration, in that scenario administration should explain the research-based
process that led to the development of the policy.**
Ethical Leadership - Correct Answers -the demonstration of normatively appropriate
conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships, and the promotion of
such conduct to followers through two-way communication, reinforcement, and decision
making
