SLLA Test Prep
Session #3
December 2008
Dr. Tamerin Capellino
Test Prep Day #3 Overview
What is leadership?
Module III
Resume Tips
Reminders
Next Test Date: January 10th
Score Report Mailing Date: February 12th
Registration Deadline: December 13th
Next Prep Session: January 9th
Testing Tips
“There is no such thing as a wrong answer”
Bullet your way to success!
Use the student/Parent/Staff/District/Community model
to address all stakeholders
Know and practice your pacing
Do not use state specific lingo (ex. CSTs and CLAD)
Be specific- do not say „professional development‟, say
professional development in explicit direct instruction
Read the question carefully. Underline all areas to be
addressed.
Read all questions first. Start with the one you feel most
confident.
REMEMBER….You are the PRINCIPAL, not a
teacher!
Case Study- take your time and plan your answer
Analysis of Information and Decision
Making (Module III)
The seven exercises in the Analysis of
Information and Decision Making section are
scored on a three-point scale, with 2 the highest
possible score and 0 the lowest. The responses
to the two questions are associated with each
document are treated as a single response for
scoring purposes.
Approx. 17 minutes per response
Analysis of Information and Decision
Making
The types of documents used in this module
may include:
Assessment data
School improvement plans
Budget information
Schedules
Staff allocations
Curriculum information
Analysis of Information and Decision
Making (Module III)
The table you have been provided with presents
enrollment data for students of different backgrounds
in a high school of nearly 1,200 students. Look at the
table carefully and answer the following questions.
Assume that the superintendent informed you of a
recently adopted Board goal to increase the academic
achievement of all students.
1. What important patterns do you observe in the data?
Identify and describe at least three.
2. As principal of the high school, what additional
information would you want? How would you obtain this
information?
Scoring Rubric
In order to achieve a score of 2, the response
specifically cites the three important patterns observed
(Asian Population and AP course enrollment, males in
AP classes, Black population and basic math, etc.) and
thoroughly addresses the additional information needed
such as:
Grades
Standardized test score information
% of students entering 4 year universities
How students are placed.
Explains how the information would be obtained.
I passed, now what?
Resume Building
Sample Resume
Resume Graphic Organizer
What have I already done?
What experiences do I need to get?
Experiences
Master Schedule
Curriculum (CAC, Department Meetings)
Discipline/Attendance (Shadow admin, familiarize
yourself with Ed code and Board Policy)
Testing (proctor, testing committee, etc.)
Safety (Safe School Plan, Drills, etc.)
Budget (SSC, Site Plan, etc.)
Leadership Positions/Roles
Specialized Training (AVID, PLC, EL, AP, etc.)
Resume Tips
Emphasize your LEADERSHIP experience. Do
not focus on teaching experience.
Highlight your strengths
Be specific about your accomplishments
Questions???
Websites
California Education Code
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
Association of California School Administrators
http://www.acsa.org/
California Department of Education
http://www.cde.ca.gov/
Next Meeting
Date: January 9th, 2009
Time: 12-3pm
Agenda:
Mock testing
Bring Prep Materials with Sample Tests
Last minute advice