M.Ed. Master of Education Educational Leadership and Administration

Question 1

Which leadership style is characterized by a leader who consults staff before making decisions but retains final authority?

Accepted Answer

Democratic

Answer

Democratic leadership involves consulting staff for input while the leader retains decision-making authority.

Question 2

Under IDEA 2004, what document must be created for every eligible student with a disability?

Accepted Answer

IEP

Answer

An Individualized Education Program (IEP) is legally required under IDEA 2004 for every eligible student with a disability.

Question 3

A principal who focuses on building shared vision and inspiring staff toward a common goal is practicing which leadership model?

Accepted Answer

Transformational leadership

Answer

Transformational leadership centers on inspiring staff and building a shared vision to achieve collective goals.

Question 4

Which federal law governs the education of students with disabilities in US public schools?

Accepted Answer

IDEA

Answer

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates free and appropriate public education for students with disabilities.

Question 5

Which budgeting approach requires administrators to justify every expense from zero each fiscal year?

Accepted Answer

Zero-based budgeting

Answer

Zero-based budgeting requires justification of all expenditures from scratch rather than basing them on prior-year allocations.

M.Ed. Master of Education Practice Test