A needs assessment is a systematic process for
a. surveying teachers to determine areas of improvement and where to allocate
resources.
b. determining and addressing the needs or gaps between current conditions and
desired conditions or wants.
c. using student achievement data to drive decisions made in the classroom.
d. analyzing resources and determining allocation on desired student achievement.
Which of the following stakeholders are involved in the SIP?
a. administration, SAC, teacher leaders/department heads
b. SAC, students, and administration
c. district personnel, state legislators, and staff
d. principals, assistant principals, and parents
The principal discovers students are performing proficiently on the common
assessments constructed by the Math department. However, student standardized test
scores are low. What could be causing this discrepancy?
a. The teachers are not using the District curriculum.
b. The teachers are not following the scope and sequence on the District academic
plans.
c. The student have not practiced taking state standards.
d. The classroom assessments are not aligned with the state standards.
An assistant principal is conducting walkthroughs regarding a particular standard for 7th
grade science: Describe the scientific theory of cells (cell theory) and relate the history
of its discovery to the process of science. However, the objective on the teacher's board
for the last two walkthroughs has outlined something different: Identify the three aspects
of cell theory. What should be the assistant principal's first step in addressing this
issue?
a. Invite the teacher in for a post conference to discuss aligning the complexity of the
standard to the lesson objectives in the classroom.
b. Have the teacher meet with her peer teacher and devise a plan to increase students'
state test scores.
c. Request the teacher take time to observe another teacher in regard to aligning the
complexity level of the standard to the lesson objectives in the classroom.
, d. Send an email reminding teachers to be sure to align their objectives to the state
standards. p
The principal of LES High School is working on increasing the curriculum and
instructional focus to include a targeted approach to student subgroups, specifically
students who are identified as low socioeconomic and ESE. What should be the first
step the principal takes?
a. Form a committee of experience teachers to analyze the data and come up with
solutions.
b. Review the SIP and analyze current goals identified in the plan.
c. Disaggregate the data based on subgroups and analyze achievement gaps and
areas of weakness.
d. Delegate part of the task to assistant principal so time can be used efficiently.
The principal of DGS Elementary School has been instructed by the district to
implement the district-wide reading program adopted last year. Some of the teachers
have expressed concern that the program does not increase comprehension, and they
even argue it is having a negative effect on comprehension. What can the principal do
first to adhere this issue?
a. Survey the teachers in the building to determine if there is a consensus among staff.
b. Request the assistant principal review the data and construct a report to be
discussed at the next faculty meeting.
c. Call the teachers in and remind them this is a school-adopted program and it should
be used in accordance to the academic plan.
d. Conduct multiple, targeted walkthroughs to determine if the program is being
implemented with fidelity.
What is the best way to cultivate life-long learners regarding teacher professional
development?
a. Provide multiple opportunities for teachers to engage in district-mandated PDs.
b. Allow teachers to decide their own path of professional learning based on interests
and needs.
c. Provide teachers will information of online PLCs.
d. Require professional development points to renew teacher certification.
Which of the following is the most effective way for an administrative team to conduct a
needs assessment?
a. Evaluate the objective and learning goals of the school and then evaluate data, both
quantitative and quantitative, to determine the desired goal and current progress.
b. Design a survey to be given to teachers in regard to changes in the school to ensure