OSAT Principal Comprehensive (144) Exam
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A school leader is developing school goals for the campus for the new academic school year.
What should be included in the goals to best support a culture of learning
Increased student completion of advanced placement courses
When developing a vision for the school, which source of information is most critical to
consider?
School, local, state, and federal policies
What is the most crucial question to consider when developing school goals?
Are the school goals aligned with the school vision
A school leader unveiled the new school vision and goals for the academic year at a
community meeting. Several parents and community members were not pleased with the
presentation and were vocal in their opposition of the leader's plan. What was the most likely
cause of poor community support for the school vision and goals?
Stakeholders were not included in the development of the vision and goals.
The math teachers on campus suggest to the school leader that improved academic
performance in math should be one of the school's goals. The school leader agrees and
,decides to create a measurable goal for student math performance. What is the best example
of a measurable math performance goal?
90% of Eighth-grade students will earn at least a B average in their math class.
A school leader and the leadership team have begun developing a plan for implementing the
school goals. The leader has identified the necessary action steps, the persons responsible for
each step, and the time frames in which each step should be taken. What is the most
appropriate next step for finalizing the plan?
Identify the resources needed for each step and evidence of implementation
A school leader has created a committee of staff members on campus, including the
administrative team, school counselors, teacher leaders, and support staff, that will serve as
an advisory board for accomplishing the school vision. The most likely result of this action
would be that:
staff will be supportive of the vision and will help to accomplish their assigned roles.
What best describes shared leadership?
The delegation of authority and responsibility to other team members
Which is the best evidence of effective monitoring of progress toward the vision and goals?
The leader implements clear checkpoints and milestones for goal activities.
A school leader conducts a data review and realizes that the school will not meet an
important milestone in the action plan for accomplishing one of the school goals. Which
action should be taken first?
Communicate goal progress with the appropriate stakeholders to identify the barriers and
challenges that prevented the milestone from being met.
,Which is the best evidence of clear and effective communication regarding the school vision
and goals?
Stakeholders who understand the vision and goals can articulate them in their own words.
Which action would be most effective for ensuring that shared vision and goals are
implemented consistently?
Delegating responsibility to others to assist with vision implementation, monitoring goal
progress regularly, and holding all staff members accountable for fulfilling their roles in the
implementation plan
A school leader is developing a process for continuous improvement on campus. What action
should the school leader take first?
Develop evaluation procedures and set checkpoints for evaluation.
A school leader conducts a needs assessment for the school using student academic
performance data, student attendance data, student focus groups, and teacher focus groups.
The leader then decides to conduct an anonymous survey of community stakeholders. The
primary benefit of this action is that
the school leader will have multiple sources of data to conduct a thorough needs assessment.
What is the best way to identify strategies for facilitating change?
Study research-based and proven best practices
, A goal for XYZ High School is to increase teachers' and students' technology skills. What
decision best demonstrates that the leader is aligning resources to achieve the goal?
Purchase updated computers for teachers and students and provide training for using them
A school leader wants to enlist support for change on campus. Which action should be taken
first?
Communicate the intended change effectively to all stakeholders
Which barrier would interfere the most with achieving a goal of increased student
achievement in math?
The unexpected resignation of a math teacher
What best defines equity?
Providing students with the resources and support that meet their individual needs
What would provide the most valid indication of a culture of high expectations?
Setting campus goals above minimum standards
When selecting professional development for staff, what should a leader consider first?
The alignment of the professional development with the campus vision and goals
Questions and Answers| Latest Update
A school leader is developing school goals for the campus for the new academic school year.
What should be included in the goals to best support a culture of learning
Increased student completion of advanced placement courses
When developing a vision for the school, which source of information is most critical to
consider?
School, local, state, and federal policies
What is the most crucial question to consider when developing school goals?
Are the school goals aligned with the school vision
A school leader unveiled the new school vision and goals for the academic year at a
community meeting. Several parents and community members were not pleased with the
presentation and were vocal in their opposition of the leader's plan. What was the most likely
cause of poor community support for the school vision and goals?
Stakeholders were not included in the development of the vision and goals.
The math teachers on campus suggest to the school leader that improved academic
performance in math should be one of the school's goals. The school leader agrees and
,decides to create a measurable goal for student math performance. What is the best example
of a measurable math performance goal?
90% of Eighth-grade students will earn at least a B average in their math class.
A school leader and the leadership team have begun developing a plan for implementing the
school goals. The leader has identified the necessary action steps, the persons responsible for
each step, and the time frames in which each step should be taken. What is the most
appropriate next step for finalizing the plan?
Identify the resources needed for each step and evidence of implementation
A school leader has created a committee of staff members on campus, including the
administrative team, school counselors, teacher leaders, and support staff, that will serve as
an advisory board for accomplishing the school vision. The most likely result of this action
would be that:
staff will be supportive of the vision and will help to accomplish their assigned roles.
What best describes shared leadership?
The delegation of authority and responsibility to other team members
Which is the best evidence of effective monitoring of progress toward the vision and goals?
The leader implements clear checkpoints and milestones for goal activities.
A school leader conducts a data review and realizes that the school will not meet an
important milestone in the action plan for accomplishing one of the school goals. Which
action should be taken first?
Communicate goal progress with the appropriate stakeholders to identify the barriers and
challenges that prevented the milestone from being met.
,Which is the best evidence of clear and effective communication regarding the school vision
and goals?
Stakeholders who understand the vision and goals can articulate them in their own words.
Which action would be most effective for ensuring that shared vision and goals are
implemented consistently?
Delegating responsibility to others to assist with vision implementation, monitoring goal
progress regularly, and holding all staff members accountable for fulfilling their roles in the
implementation plan
A school leader is developing a process for continuous improvement on campus. What action
should the school leader take first?
Develop evaluation procedures and set checkpoints for evaluation.
A school leader conducts a needs assessment for the school using student academic
performance data, student attendance data, student focus groups, and teacher focus groups.
The leader then decides to conduct an anonymous survey of community stakeholders. The
primary benefit of this action is that
the school leader will have multiple sources of data to conduct a thorough needs assessment.
What is the best way to identify strategies for facilitating change?
Study research-based and proven best practices
, A goal for XYZ High School is to increase teachers' and students' technology skills. What
decision best demonstrates that the leader is aligning resources to achieve the goal?
Purchase updated computers for teachers and students and provide training for using them
A school leader wants to enlist support for change on campus. Which action should be taken
first?
Communicate the intended change effectively to all stakeholders
Which barrier would interfere the most with achieving a goal of increased student
achievement in math?
The unexpected resignation of a math teacher
What best defines equity?
Providing students with the resources and support that meet their individual needs
What would provide the most valid indication of a culture of high expectations?
Setting campus goals above minimum standards
When selecting professional development for staff, what should a leader consider first?
The alignment of the professional development with the campus vision and goals
