School Leaders Licensure AssessmentSLLA

Questions and AnswersThis is from the book:

SLLA Crash CourseAuthor: Dr. Wafa Hozien, Rowman and Littlefield (2017)

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This book has two complete SLLA practice tests.This is the only book that has SLLA practice tests.

Title: SLLA Crash CourseAuthor: Wafa Hozien, Ph.D.

Publisher:Rowman and Littlefield (2017)

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Question 1: Budget CutsThe Principal of Chicago Hill High school has been directed to either generate more revenue or face deep cuts in the schools athletic budget. One proposal that has been placed in consideration by the Advisory Board is to require all students to pay a participation fee if they want to participate in junior varsity or varsity sports. The fee would be determined by the overall operating cost for the sport. A parent group has begun to protest the decision saying that it will keep poor students away because they will not be able to afford the mandatory participation fees. Which response would be the most appropriate in response to the parents’ concerns?A) Inform the parents that these fees will keep all sports so they need to be supported by everyone including parentsB) Agree with the parent group and do not implement the practice which will lead to ending several of the team sportsC) Ask the parents to donate funds for the low-income students who cannot afford the participation fee and therefore guarantee sports surviveD) Ask the parents and other stakeholders to meet with the principal and develop a fair and equitable process that will replace this proposal

Q1: Answer: School Budget Cuts (D)• A Implementing the participation fees will most likely have the effect

of reducing participation by low income students and this would be unacceptable • B - Not implementing the policy would also mean ending some of the

sports teams and this would have a negative effect on students. • C – While this seems like a viable option, what would happen if there

is only enough money for seven students and ten are in need. • D – Best Answer – the first step is to always seek the input of

stakeholders and then develop a plan of action that is fair and equitable.

Question 2: School VisionAt a high school which has had chronically low test scores; the principal has been tasked with developing a new vision. Which is the most effective first step in selecting the committee members to formulate the vision statement?A. Contact district administration and ask them to select

representatives from central office to participate on the committee.B. Develop a written, concrete plan that will be followed to select

committee members as well as participation parameters.C. Formulate a list of potential participants by meeting with the PTA

president, superintendent and department chairs from the school.D. Ask the school-based administrators to formulate a list of five to

seven possible committee members.

Q2: Answer: School Vision (B)B is the Best Answer. Developing a school vision is a collaborative process that should include parents, teachers, administrators, and other concerned persons. (A) requesting district administration to select representatives from the central office

to participate is un-democratic and would be seen as a top-down bureaucratic move

(B) (C) It is inclusive to ask for input from the PTA and others but each of them will select persons who they think will push their own agenda,

(C) (D) school-based administrators will normally ask those parents who have been both more participative and easy to work with, so

(D) (B) before any selection is made – an objective, well-written, publicly assessable plan must be formulated to insure a level playing field for nomination and selection.

Question 3: Action StepsAt the beginning of the first year of a principalship, which of these would be the most beneficial action to take prior to formulating a school vision?A) Ask the previous principal of the school what his vision was and where he went wrong.B) Collect data, observe and document the school culture for the first part of the year as an important part of a Needs Assessment.C) Meet with the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and discuss what they see as the best direction of the school.D) Develop and administer a survey to students to get a better idea of what they dislike about the school.

Q3: Answer: Action Steps (B)(A) While it is sometimes helpful to ask the previous administrator for information, it is often one-sided and does not offer wider perspectives, (C) Meeting with the PTA is another way to gain information, but also offers just the perspective of parents (D) student surveys are also helpful but usually concentrate on school-based issue, so (B) the best strategy is to collect data, observe all areas of the school and document how the school culture has developed.

Question 4: Gender IssueCoach Valentina Gonzalez has been recently selected as the county’s new Athletic Director. She is the first female to hold the position in a county that is dominated by several prolific male coaches who have won numerous state championships. The summer coaches’ clinic and banquet will be held at Randolph High school and hosted by Mark Balesque; the school’s principal and himself a former championship football coach. Gonzalez will be the keynote speaker for the event, but at the beginning of the meeting; she is met by uncooperative chatter and behavior by these coaches who have outwardly expressed that a “woman cannot do this man’s job”. In addition; they are upset that one of their male coaching colleagues was not selected for the position. Which of the following would be the best course of action for the hosting principal?A. Let her squirm – if she cannot take the heat – the she does not deserve to have the position and they are right to heckle her.B. As the host, call for a level of decorum that befits their professions – inform the coaches that they must respect the position if not its holderC. Move quickly to her defense and take over the meeting. The coaches respect the male principal who is a former coach.D. Immediately step in and end the meeting. She is obviously not ready to lead the organization and this cannot happen in your school.

Q4: Answer: Gender Issue (B)Best answer (B) – as the host the principal is within his responsibilities to insure the meeting is adequately supplied and goes smoothly. His suggestion asks for a higher level of respect rather than demands it. A – Unacceptable as it does not afford the level of support that any other keynote speaker would receive. C –taking over the meeting and the microphone would lead to a further deterioration of her status and ability to lead. D – Ending the meeting also would send the message that they do not want a female supervisor.

Question 5: The BullyDonald Tromley, a sophomore student, has been brought to the office for fighting for the second time this month. Donald is an openly gay student who complains that other students pick on him by calling offensive and hurtful names. His reaction to insults and taunting is often a verbal and/or physical confrontation that leads to him getting the worst of the fight. His mother has complained to the assistant principal that her child is being harassed, but each time Donald actually threw the first punch according to witness accounts. She takes her complaints to the principal and asks what he will do about the intolerant atmosphere of the school. Which of the following is the best option for the principal to take? A. Seek resources for the faculty, staff and students to receive some form of sensitivity training that will increase respect for all students, sooner than later.B. Inform the mother that the atmosphere of the school is fine – her son is the aggressor and tell her if he changes his sexual orientation – the abuse will likely stopC. Modify the student’s schedule so that he does not come in contact with his antagonizers and ask him to stay away from them at all costD. Find resources to get counseling for the student so that he can deal and possibly change his sexual orientation.

Q5: Answer: The BullyBest answer A – The only way to change the culture and atmosphere of the school is to first acknowledge the challenges and then seek research-based strategies. B – The atmosphere of the school is not fine and even though the student is the aggressor – the climate of intolerance will lead to additional issues. C – Modifying the students schedule is a temporary solution that does not solve the problem. D – This strategy is unacceptable and disrespectful of the student’s personal choices and freedoms.

This book has two complete SLLA practice tests.This is the only book that has SLLA practice tests.Title: SLLA Crash CourseAuthor: Dr. Hozien

Publisher:Rowman and Littlefield (2017)

https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781475827842/SLLA-Crash-Course-Approaches-for-Success

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