CPACE PERFORMANCE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Typical areas for school improvement
Academic Achievement (ELA/Math), Family Engagement, School safety/culture (ie.
suspensions, expulsions), Supporting Special Populations (SPED, EL)
Identify two school needs and cite evidence.
One school need is _____ based on Artifact #_. This is an issue because__. A second
school need is ____ based on Artifact #_. This is an issue because____.
Identify two school strengths and cite evidence.
One school strength is _____ based on Artifact # __. This is a strength because _. A
second school strength is ____ based on Artifact #__. This is a strength because _.
Get to your point ______.
QUICKLY! This is not a writing assessment to determine your writing ability. Make your
point crystal clear. Use the questions to frame your responses. Support your response
with evidence from the artifacts.
Prompt for addressing school leadership issues
One issue is ____ based on artifact___. One way to address this issue is by _____.
Typical instructional improvement areas
Let's assume the teacher will struggle with.. Differentiation, Supporting students from
special populations (EL or SPED, more than likely), Classroom Management ,Rigor of
Questions ,Facilitating Student Discussion
Instructional Leadership: Assess teacher performance by....
Reviewing student growth.
Blooms Taxonomy: Level of questioning
Addressing chronic absenteeism
Use Mentors to Promote Good Attendance, Promote an Attendance Culture When
Connecting With Guardians, Manage Behavior Effectively, Address the Underlying
, Factors, When Possible, Use a Multi-Tiered System of Supports, Reward Positive
Behavior
Addressing high suspension/expulsion rates
Implement the restorative justice framework, increase engagement with educational
partners/stakeholders, address the school culture/climate, determine any
overrepresentation of student populations and address the need, implement a system of
Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS), determine staff need for
continued PD in classroom management and behavior de-escalation strategies
Creating a Professional Development Plan
1. focused on teacher and student needs
2. Mentorship and peer coaching
SMART Goals
Specific = What will be accomplished
Measurable = How success will be quantified
Achievable = Not unrealistic
Relevant = How it fits with overall mission
Time-bound = Intermittent checkpoints
Characteristics of High Performing Schools
1. Clear and shared focus
2. High standards & expectations
3. Effective school leadership
4. High levels of collaboration & communication
5. curriculum, instruction, and assessment aligned with standards
6. Frequent monitoring of learning & teaching (MTSS)
7. Focused professional development
8. Supportive learning environment
9. High levels of family & community involvement
Culture of Learning should be..
Supportive atmosphere,
Good communication,
Inclusive,
SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
Typical areas for school improvement
Academic Achievement (ELA/Math), Family Engagement, School safety/culture (ie.
suspensions, expulsions), Supporting Special Populations (SPED, EL)
Identify two school needs and cite evidence.
One school need is _____ based on Artifact #_. This is an issue because__. A second
school need is ____ based on Artifact #_. This is an issue because____.
Identify two school strengths and cite evidence.
One school strength is _____ based on Artifact # __. This is a strength because _. A
second school strength is ____ based on Artifact #__. This is a strength because _.
Get to your point ______.
QUICKLY! This is not a writing assessment to determine your writing ability. Make your
point crystal clear. Use the questions to frame your responses. Support your response
with evidence from the artifacts.
Prompt for addressing school leadership issues
One issue is ____ based on artifact___. One way to address this issue is by _____.
Typical instructional improvement areas
Let's assume the teacher will struggle with.. Differentiation, Supporting students from
special populations (EL or SPED, more than likely), Classroom Management ,Rigor of
Questions ,Facilitating Student Discussion
Instructional Leadership: Assess teacher performance by....
Reviewing student growth.
Blooms Taxonomy: Level of questioning
Addressing chronic absenteeism
Use Mentors to Promote Good Attendance, Promote an Attendance Culture When
Connecting With Guardians, Manage Behavior Effectively, Address the Underlying
, Factors, When Possible, Use a Multi-Tiered System of Supports, Reward Positive
Behavior
Addressing high suspension/expulsion rates
Implement the restorative justice framework, increase engagement with educational
partners/stakeholders, address the school culture/climate, determine any
overrepresentation of student populations and address the need, implement a system of
Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS), determine staff need for
continued PD in classroom management and behavior de-escalation strategies
Creating a Professional Development Plan
1. focused on teacher and student needs
2. Mentorship and peer coaching
SMART Goals
Specific = What will be accomplished
Measurable = How success will be quantified
Achievable = Not unrealistic
Relevant = How it fits with overall mission
Time-bound = Intermittent checkpoints
Characteristics of High Performing Schools
1. Clear and shared focus
2. High standards & expectations
3. Effective school leadership
4. High levels of collaboration & communication
5. curriculum, instruction, and assessment aligned with standards
6. Frequent monitoring of learning & teaching (MTSS)
7. Focused professional development
8. Supportive learning environment
9. High levels of family & community involvement
Culture of Learning should be..
Supportive atmosphere,
Good communication,
Inclusive,
