CPACE STUDY EXAM GUIDE 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ TIP
✔✔Which LEADERSHIP STYLE is likely to build the most buy-in from teachers? -
✔✔Democratic or Transformational bc both think about working with team to get
collaborative input.
✔✔How can leaders develop TRUST over time? - ✔✔Through consistent, reliable
interactions
✔✔What is the #1 FACTOR that impacts success or failure of schools? - ✔✔Leaders
✔✔How does the VISION AND MISSION help you? - ✔✔It is your shield when dealing
with problems especially with teachers or student free speech/publication
✔✔How can you use your SHIELD when dealing with teacher issues? - ✔✔Leader
should go directly to the teacher and talk about the problem.
How does this impact our vision for supporting students?
✔✔How can you use your SHIELD when dealing with student free speech or publication
issues? - ✔✔Review material before.
Will this negatively impact school culture?
How does this align with the school's vision?
Is there an educational benefit?
✔✔What does INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP involve? - ✔✔leading and guiding
teachers and curriculum development
✔✔Why should TEACHERS be INVOLVED in decisions that impact them? - ✔✔to
increase buy-in and ownership
✔✔How can you get the MOST out of your TEACHERS? - ✔✔Seek input from both
strong and developing teachers publicly and privately
✔✔What should be the PRIMARY FOCUS when making school decisions? - ✔✔Do
what's best for students.
✔✔When SCHEDULING, how should teachers be assigned to classes? - ✔✔Match
teacher strengths to student needs.
✔✔What should GUIDE most school DECISIONS? - ✔✔Student needs as evidenced by
data (achievement data)
, ✔✔Does EXPERIENCE always equal EFFECTIVENESS? - ✔✔No, some novice
teachers may have stronger and relevant instructional skills.
✔✔Where should you PLACE your STRONGEST TEACHERS? - ✔✔In classes with the
highest student needs.
✔✔What is MTSS? - ✔✔Multi-tiered systems of supports which combines academic
(RTI) and social-emotional support
✔✔How does MTSS work? - ✔✔It provides different levels of intervention based on
student needs
Tier 1: for all
Tier 2: targeted groups
Tier 3: intensive support
✔✔Give an example of TIER 1 intervention. - ✔✔SEL in advisory class, schoolwide
PBIS, physiology of learning (sleep, diet, exercise, stress mgmt)
✔✔Give an example of TIER 2 intervention. - ✔✔Small group instruction, SSTs
✔✔Give an example of TIER 3 intervention. - ✔✔Individualized behavior or academic
contracts, 1-on-1 counseling.
not necessarily SPED
✔✔What is the main purpose of CLASSROOM WALKTHROUGHS? - ✔✔To gather
data and monitor progress. Also support teachers and evaluate programs.
✔✔How can you track STUDENT PROGRESS? - ✔✔Analyzing student data, especially
achievement data
✔✔What are some examples of ACHIEVEMENT DATA? - ✔✔local/state/natl tests, D/F
grades, GPA, dropout rates, college acceptance rates
✔✔What kind of SUPPORT do NOVICE teachers typically need? - ✔✔Help with
organization, classroom management, mentoring and building confidence.
✔✔How can you MOTIVATE and SUPPORT VETERAN teachers? - ✔✔Provide training
on current best practices, offer leadership opportunities, recognize their contributions
✔✔What do both NOVICE and VETERAN teachers need to feel supported? -
✔✔Reassurance that leaders care and supports them.
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+ TIP
✔✔Which LEADERSHIP STYLE is likely to build the most buy-in from teachers? -
✔✔Democratic or Transformational bc both think about working with team to get
collaborative input.
✔✔How can leaders develop TRUST over time? - ✔✔Through consistent, reliable
interactions
✔✔What is the #1 FACTOR that impacts success or failure of schools? - ✔✔Leaders
✔✔How does the VISION AND MISSION help you? - ✔✔It is your shield when dealing
with problems especially with teachers or student free speech/publication
✔✔How can you use your SHIELD when dealing with teacher issues? - ✔✔Leader
should go directly to the teacher and talk about the problem.
How does this impact our vision for supporting students?
✔✔How can you use your SHIELD when dealing with student free speech or publication
issues? - ✔✔Review material before.
Will this negatively impact school culture?
How does this align with the school's vision?
Is there an educational benefit?
✔✔What does INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP involve? - ✔✔leading and guiding
teachers and curriculum development
✔✔Why should TEACHERS be INVOLVED in decisions that impact them? - ✔✔to
increase buy-in and ownership
✔✔How can you get the MOST out of your TEACHERS? - ✔✔Seek input from both
strong and developing teachers publicly and privately
✔✔What should be the PRIMARY FOCUS when making school decisions? - ✔✔Do
what's best for students.
✔✔When SCHEDULING, how should teachers be assigned to classes? - ✔✔Match
teacher strengths to student needs.
✔✔What should GUIDE most school DECISIONS? - ✔✔Student needs as evidenced by
data (achievement data)
, ✔✔Does EXPERIENCE always equal EFFECTIVENESS? - ✔✔No, some novice
teachers may have stronger and relevant instructional skills.
✔✔Where should you PLACE your STRONGEST TEACHERS? - ✔✔In classes with the
highest student needs.
✔✔What is MTSS? - ✔✔Multi-tiered systems of supports which combines academic
(RTI) and social-emotional support
✔✔How does MTSS work? - ✔✔It provides different levels of intervention based on
student needs
Tier 1: for all
Tier 2: targeted groups
Tier 3: intensive support
✔✔Give an example of TIER 1 intervention. - ✔✔SEL in advisory class, schoolwide
PBIS, physiology of learning (sleep, diet, exercise, stress mgmt)
✔✔Give an example of TIER 2 intervention. - ✔✔Small group instruction, SSTs
✔✔Give an example of TIER 3 intervention. - ✔✔Individualized behavior or academic
contracts, 1-on-1 counseling.
not necessarily SPED
✔✔What is the main purpose of CLASSROOM WALKTHROUGHS? - ✔✔To gather
data and monitor progress. Also support teachers and evaluate programs.
✔✔How can you track STUDENT PROGRESS? - ✔✔Analyzing student data, especially
achievement data
✔✔What are some examples of ACHIEVEMENT DATA? - ✔✔local/state/natl tests, D/F
grades, GPA, dropout rates, college acceptance rates
✔✔What kind of SUPPORT do NOVICE teachers typically need? - ✔✔Help with
organization, classroom management, mentoring and building confidence.
✔✔How can you MOTIVATE and SUPPORT VETERAN teachers? - ✔✔Provide training
on current best practices, offer leadership opportunities, recognize their contributions
✔✔What do both NOVICE and VETERAN teachers need to feel supported? -
✔✔Reassurance that leaders care and supports them.
