Can organizations advocate support from high school or grade school students? - ANSWER-No
School boards may not encourage/discourage teachers from
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The most reliable source of information on a perspective teacher is - ANSWER-official college transcript
Good faith bargaining - ANSWER-Both parties agree to discuss issues and reach a mutually accepted agreement
The job of induction is to eliminate the possibility of individual failure or maladjustment T/F? - ANSWER-False
The purpose of an induction program is ___________,____________, and ___________ - ANSWER-1. clarifying levels of performance 2. providing information on duties, 3. establishing job requirements
Do law enforcement have access to personnel files during investigation? - ANSWER-Yes
School board has access to all personnel files. T/F? - ANSWER-True
A factor in wage compensation is - ANSWER-seniority
Teacher performance is a fact in wage compensation. T/F? - ANSWER-False
The best source to guide the selection process is - ANSWER-job analysis
What happens during an empasse? - ANSWER-parties submit dispute to an impartial 3rd party who issues recommendations for settling
Performance appraisal criteria should be congruent with - ANSWER-job description
Least effective delivery to adult learners is - ANSWER-lecture
When interviewing do not ask about - ANSWER-applicant's background
1st step in grievance - ANSWER-attempt to resolve with administration
If the employer and employee fail to solve grievance - ANSWER-submit to final/binding arbitration
Can reprisals be made to individuals who participate in grievance? - ANSWER-No
Should you avoid taking notes to make the applicant feel comfortable? - ANSWER-No
During an interview you should - ANSWER-elicit questions from applicant
Which in-service is least likely to make participants active? - ANSWER-Lecture
The best way to involve staff in selection process is - ANSWER-appoint several representatives to a screening committee responsible for interviewing and recommend top 3 to principal
Adults learn best when they - ANSWER-have an immediate application of learning
Does an employee's current assessment have to be released? - ANSWER-No
Does an employee's discipline and reprimands need to be released? - ANSWER-Yes
Staff development should increase _______, __________, and _______ - ANSWER-motivation, satisfaction, student achievement
What is the lease appropriate way to do at district-wide orientation? - ANSWER-Introduce new teachers to members of their beginning teacher team
In an in-basket exercise, the process to gather information and make decisions is ________________ ________________ - ANSWER-assminiating information
A student approaches with concern that teacher is verbally/physically abusive you should ... - ANSWER-interview a variety of students in a non-direct way
Parents aren't aware or are dissatisfied with program, to take action you should - ANSWER-enlist advisory council to guide committee to identify/analyze problem, develop solution, plan, evaluate consequences, and implement
You cancel a pep rally due to gang threats, this shows - ANSWER-commitment to school mission
Prioritizing weekly tasks shows - ANSWER-organizational ability
Principal organized breakfast with superintendent. Principal thanks superintendent and teachers. This shows, - ANSWER-Concern for image
Student lost sister to cancer, you should - ANSWER-refer to guidance counselors and have them arrange response
A teacher is late, sick on Mondays, and is missing lesson plans you should, ___________ - ANSWER-conference with teacher, document behavior, and provide assistance
The principal develops a program to eliminate cafeteria disruptions. This shows... - ANSWER-Proactive orientation
Superintendent calls out bad maintenance, the principal said, "he tried his best." This shows the principals lack of - ANSWER-Proactive orientation
Proactive orientation - ANSWER-Change-oriented, anticipatory, self-motivated, acting instead of reacting
Typed suggestion about teacher favoritism is in your box, you should... - ANSWER-Bring it up at a faculty meeting and discredit rumor
A persuasive argument is based on ________, ___________, and _______ - ANSWER-Logic, emotion, credibility
Initiatives include 3 folds. What are they? - ANSWER-1. school-wide, 2. in-class, 3. person specific
1st process is grievance. After grievance it is, - ANSWER-Arbitration
Instructional advantages of computers __________, ____________, ____________ - ANSWER-Color, music, animated graphics to add to drill & practice
Organizational change happens in 3 stages. What are the stages? - ANSWER-1. initiate 2. implement 3. integrate
Best learning style for middle grades is - ANSWER-explaining steps
What is the purpose of a Gantt chart? - ANSWER-To track work production
In FL education bills are completed by - ANSWER-committees
When addressing budget shortfalls, tell the community to - ANSWER-join PTSA/PTO and support them through protests
Contingent theory is concerned with - ANSWER-improving leadership skills
Effects of small learning communities (6) - ANSWER-grades, test scores, attendance, graduation rates, alcohol/drug use, safety
Can students be a part of SAC? - ANSWER-Yes
Transformational leadership cares about ___________, _________, _______ - ANSWER-Collaborative school culture, teacher development, involving staff in government functions
Managerial grid is concerned with ______________ and __________ - ANSWER-people & production
A leader's effectiveness can be measured by ___________, ____________, ___________ - ANSWER-leaders group performs task/reaches goal, attitude of followers about learder, perception of followers
To ensure implementation of a reading approach use - ANSWER-PERT technique
3 variables when discussing effectiveness? - ANSWER-1. casual 2. output 3. intervening
Highest impacts on productivity is _____________ and _____________ - ANSWER-recognition and fair performance reward
If you delegate and have concerns about the plan you should - ANSWER-tell the committee in private, but be confident and forceful with delivery of the plan to staff
There are traits that discriminate a leader from non-leader T/F - ANSWER-False
Managing by walking around leads to - ANSWER-catching people doing the right thing and telling them
What is Delphi tool? - ANSWER-panel of experts whom answer questionnaires in rounds
What does PERT mean? - ANSWER-Performance evaluation review technique
What is the Likert scale? - ANSWER-A survey using 5-7 categories where you rate agree, disagree etc.
What is cohesiveness? - ANSWER-When people want to remain part of the group
What is identification? - ANSWER-When problem exists because of discrepancy between current conditions and desired conditions
4 ways to manage school environment for new teachers - ANSWER-1. articulate expectations 2. streamline state/district paperwork 3. protect from demands of state/district 4. disciplined environment
Principal Leadership Standard: Managing the Learning Environment (3) - ANSWER-1. manage learning environment 2. manage school 3. balance management and leadership
If after 90 days employee disagrees with recommendation or school board, - ANSWER-send written notice for hearing within 15 days, after 60 days hearing will be conducted
Do Copyright Laws protect software? - ANSWER-Yes, making/distributing content violates this
Teacher leaders should focus on ______________ & ______________ - ANSWER-Student learning and instructional proficiency
6 facets of staff development - ANSWER-data-driven, evaluation, research-based initiatives, strategies, learning dynamics, collaboration
Curriculum is a destination translates to - ANSWER-What should be taught is most important
Scores are interpreted by empirically established standards of attainment is a ______________ _________________ test - ANSWER-Criterion-reference
To determine school needs on curriculum - ANSWER-Assemble committee of faculty, parents, students, community
Benefits to students from general education portion of school program - ANSWER-critically access position statement
Teaching Black History of Music in music, Black civil rights in social studies, and black history in literature is an example of - ANSWER-Horizontal planning
Measurable outcome of vocational program - ANSWER-50% of students in program will get an apprenticeship within 1 year of completion
When content is taught at different levels (1,3,5) is is called - ANSWER-spiraling
A facilitative decision making style is when managers use experience and knowledge with qualified input to make a decision. The decision is made by consensus. T/F? - ANSWER-False
Manager seeks followers who can help reach decision and seeks assistance. Manager makes final decision. This is called _________ decision-making - ANSWER-Consultative
Manager makes decision w/o input. This is called ___________ decision-making - ANSWER-Authoritative [Show Less]