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For Testing Beginning 1/1/2026

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Subtest 1 – Foundational Policies & Practices of School Leadership

Competency 4—Knowledge of effective data-driven decision-making processes based on research, best practices, and leadership theory to support the vision, mission, and improvement priorities of schools

DIRECTIONS: Read the question and select the best response.

A superintendent has appointed a principal to lead a school whose performance is among the lowest in the district. The superintendent informs the principal that the first goal upon taking over leadership of the school must be to improve student achievement as measured by standardized test scores.

In initiating efforts to achieve this goal, the principal can best facilitate a smooth transition by

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showing a willingness to defer to the experience and judgment of respected school stakeholders during the first weeks or months of the year.
generating a draft improvement plan that is comprehensive and research based for review and comment by interested school stakeholder groups.
sharing stories with school stakeholders about prior successes in turning around low-performing schools.
meeting with school stakeholder groups to establish a collaborative effort toward school improvement.

Enter to expand or collapse answer.Answer expanded: Correct Response: D.

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FELE For Testing Beginning 1/1/2026

Question 25 of 30

Subtest 1 – Foundational Policies & Practices of School Leadership

Competency 4—Knowledge of effective data-driven decision-making processes based on research, best practices, and leadership theory to support the vision, mission, and improvement priorities of schools

FELE
For Testing Beginning 1/1/2026