OAE Educational Leadership (015) — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Under Ohio law, what is the 5-Year Financial Forecast that school districts must file?

A state-required document projecting a district's revenues and expenditures five years into the future (Correct answer)
A federal requirement for Title I spending projections
A budget proposal submitted to the local school board for approval
An annual audit report submitted to the Ohio Auditor of State

Correct answer: A state-required document projecting a district's revenues and expenditures five years into the future

Ohio law requires school districts to file a 5-Year Financial Forecast twice yearly, projecting revenues and expenditures to identify potential fiscal problems.

Question 2: In Ohio Mathematics Standards, what does the domain 'Operations and Algebraic Thinking' primarily address in the elementary grades?

Geometric shapes and measurement
Data collection and graphing
Understanding properties of operations and solving word problems (Correct answer)
Number sense and place value

Correct answer: Understanding properties of operations and solving word problems

Operations and Algebraic Thinking focuses on understanding arithmetic operations, properties, and patterns in the elementary grades.

Question 3: What distinguishes a 'Community School' (charter school) from a traditional public school under Ohio accountability law?

Community schools are independently operated but publicly funded and subject to the same academic accountability standards (Correct answer)
Community schools are exempt from all state assessments
Community schools are privately funded and follow local standards only
Community schools report only to the federal government, not the state

Correct answer: Community schools are independently operated but publicly funded and subject to the same academic accountability standards

Ohio community schools are independently governed and operated but receive public funding and must meet the same state academic standards and accountability requirements as traditional public schools.

Question 4: A curriculum coordinator notices that the district's science curriculum addresses the same ecosystem concepts in grades 3, 5, and 8 with increasing depth. This is an example of which design feature?

Horizontal alignment
Standards-based grading
Spiral sequencing (Correct answer)
Curriculum compaction

Correct answer: Spiral sequencing

Revisiting the same concept across multiple grade levels at increasing levels of complexity is the defining feature of a spiral curriculum design.

Question 5: Under Ohio law, what must happen when a school district is placed in 'Academic Distress'?

The district is immediately dissolved
State aid is suspended until improvement is shown
A commission is appointed with authority to take corrective action including replacing leadership (Correct answer)
All teachers must be re-evaluated within 30 days

Correct answer: A commission is appointed with authority to take corrective action including replacing leadership

When a district enters Academic Distress, Ohio law requires appointment of a CEO or commission with broad authority to restructure operations and personnel to improve outcomes.

Question 6: A student with a Section 504 plan is entitled to receive which of the following under Ohio administrative guidelines?

A separate classroom setting at all times
Monthly psychological evaluations
Special education services identical to IDEA recipients
Reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to education (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to education

Section 504 guarantees students with disabilities reasonable accommodations to access general education programs.

Question 7: Which ODE office oversees early childhood education policy, including PFPP and early learning standards in Ohio?

Office of Child Development Services
Office of Early Learning and School Readiness (Correct answer)
Office of Curriculum and Instruction
Office of Federal Programs

Correct answer: Office of Early Learning and School Readiness

Ohio's Office of Early Learning and School Readiness within ODE oversees early childhood education policy, preschool programs, and early learning standards.

Question 8: A student earns a score of 3 or higher on an AP exam related to their career pathway. How might this factor into Ohio graduation?

It can contribute to satisfying the readiness demonstration requirement (Correct answer)
It automatically grants a diploma without other requirements
It only counts as a bonus elective credit
AP scores have no role in Ohio's graduation system

Correct answer: It can contribute to satisfying the readiness demonstration requirement

Strong AP exam scores can be used as evidence of college readiness and may contribute toward satisfying one of Ohio's graduation pathways.

Question 9: What role does ethics play in Student Support practice?

Ethics is optional in professional settings
It guides professional conduct and protects stakeholders (Correct answer)
It only matters for legal compliance
It only applies to managers

Correct answer: It guides professional conduct and protects stakeholders

Professional ethics provide frameworks for responsible decision-making, ensuring practitioners act in the best interest of those they serve.

Question 10: Which Ohio agency oversees the implementation of Early Intervention services for children with developmental delays from birth to age 3?

Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) (Correct answer)
Ohio Department of Education

Correct answer: Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD)

In Ohio, the Department of Developmental Disabilities administers the Help Me Grow program, which provides early intervention services for eligible children from birth to age 3.

Question 11: Ohio's Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) standards are organized around which core competencies?

Communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking
Reading, writing, math, and science skills
Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making (Correct answer)
Citizenship, leadership, and community service only

Correct answer: Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making

Ohio's SEL framework aligns with CASEL's five core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

Question 12: An Ohio school district wants to hire a retired teacher on a limited basis. Which license type allows a retired educator to return to the classroom temporarily?

Retired Educator License (Correct answer)
Supplemental License
Retiree Temporary License
Senior Professional License

Correct answer: Retired Educator License

Ohio issues a Retired Educator License that allows retired teachers to return to service under specific conditions.

Question 13: Ohio's 'Cupp-Patterson' school funding formula replaced which prior funding model?

Evidence-Based Model (EBM) (Correct answer)
Basic Aid Formula
Per-Pupil Adequacy Formula
Foundation Formula

Correct answer: Evidence-Based Model (EBM)

The Cupp-Patterson formula enacted in 2021 replaced Ohio's Evidence-Based Model (EBM) for school funding.

Question 14: How long does an Ohio school district have to complete an evaluation for a student suspected of having a disability after receiving parental consent?

90 days
60 days (Correct answer)
45 days
30 days

Correct answer: 60 days

Ohio requires that initial evaluations for special education eligibility be completed within 60 days of receiving parental consent.

Question 15: Which Ohio state body is responsible for approving teacher licensure standards?

Governor's Office of Workforce Transformation
Ohio Department of Higher Education
Ohio General Assembly
State Board of Education (Correct answer)

Correct answer: State Board of Education

The State Board of Education sets and approves licensure standards for Ohio educators.

Question 16: Which assessment system does Ohio use to measure student achievement across K-12 grade levels?

Ohio State Tests (OST) (Correct answer)
PARCC
ACT Aspire
NAEP only

Correct answer: Ohio State Tests (OST)

Ohio uses the Ohio State Tests (OST) aligned to Ohio's Learning Standards to measure student achievement.

Question 17: Which federal law primarily governs privacy protections for student education records in Ohio public schools?

COPPA
FERPA (Correct answer)
PPRA
HIPAA

Correct answer: FERPA

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects the privacy of student education records in schools receiving federal funding.

Question 18: A student who is a child of a military family relocates to an Ohio school district mid-year. Under the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children, the receiving district must:

Place the student on a waiting list for 30 days
Accept comparable coursework and facilitate timely enrollment (Correct answer)
Require the student to repeat the entire current grade
Require the student to repeat any courses not identical to those in the prior state

Correct answer: Accept comparable coursework and facilitate timely enrollment

Ohio's membership in the Interstate Compact requires schools to accept comparable courses and enroll military children promptly, minimizing educational disruption.

Question 19: Under Ohio's Learning Standards, which grade band marks the transition where students are expected to shift from 'learning to read' to 'reading to learn'?

Grades 3–4 (Correct answer)
Grades 2–3
Grades 5–6
Kindergarten–Grade 1

Correct answer: Grades 3–4

Around grades 3–4, the focus transitions from decoding and foundational skills to using reading as a tool for content learning.

Question 20: What is the primary purpose of Ohio's Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS)?

To fund preschool programs in low-income districts
To provide a framework for what children birth to age 5 should know and be able to do (Correct answer)
To set graduation requirements for kindergarten students
To certify early childhood education teachers in Ohio

Correct answer: To provide a framework for what children birth to age 5 should know and be able to do

Ohio's ELDS outline developmental expectations for children from birth through age 5 to guide early learning programs.

Question 21: Which Ohio Learning Standards framework specifically addresses financial literacy as a component of economics education?

ELA Standards
Career-Technical Education Standards only
Mathematics Standards only
Social Studies Standards (Economics strand) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Social Studies Standards (Economics strand)

Ohio's Social Studies Economics strand includes personal financial literacy concepts as part of its K-12 scope.

Question 22: What is Ohio's required instructional minutes per school day for grades 7–12?

360 minutes (Correct answer)
300 minutes
420 minutes
390 minutes

Correct answer: 360 minutes

Ohio law requires a minimum of 360 minutes (6 hours) of instruction per school day for grades 7 through 12.

Question 23: What is an Ohio school district 'levy' in the context of school finance?

A state fine imposed on a district for failing to meet academic standards
A transfer of funds from a wealthier district to a poorer one
A federal grant awarded to high-need districts
A voter-approved local tax to generate additional revenue for school operations or capital needs (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A voter-approved local tax to generate additional revenue for school operations or capital needs

A school levy is a voter-approved local property tax that generates additional revenue for a district's operating expenses or capital improvements.

Question 24: What is the Ohio Learning Standards initiative focused on?

Creating new charter schools
Funding private schools
Setting academic expectations for students across different subjects (Correct answer)
Monitoring teacher salaries

Correct answer: Setting academic expectations for students across different subjects

The Ohio Learning Standards define what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. These standards are critical for guiding teaching and learning in K-12 schools.

Question 25: Under Ohio Mathematics Standards, which high school conceptual category addresses statistical analysis and probability?

Number and Quantity
Algebra
Statistics and Probability (Correct answer)
Modeling

Correct answer: Statistics and Probability

The Statistics and Probability conceptual category in Ohio HS math standards covers data analysis, distributions, and probability.

Question 26: How does documentation support quality in Graduation Requirements?

It is only for billing
It creates records, ensures consistency, and enables improvement (Correct answer)
Documentation is unnecessary overhead
It only serves administrative purposes

Correct answer: It creates records, ensures consistency, and enables improvement

Proper documentation creates accountability, ensures consistency, supports quality improvement, and provides legal protection.

Question 27: Which Ohio agency oversees the Community School (charter school) authorization and performance review process?

Ohio Ethics Commission
Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (Correct answer)
Ohio Auditor of State
Ohio Board of Regents

Correct answer: Ohio Department of Education and Workforce

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce oversees community school sponsors and conducts performance reviews of charter schools.

Question 28: What is the primary mission of Ohio's regional campuses (e.g., Ohio State Lima, Ohio University Chillicothe)?

Operate independently from the main university system
Provide access to affordable higher education in underserved geographic areas (Correct answer)
Offer exclusively graduate programs to rural students
Focus solely on workforce certification programs

Correct answer: Provide access to affordable higher education in underserved geographic areas

Regional campuses extend the main university's programs to students in underserved geographic areas, improving educational access and affordability.

Question 29: How should you manage time during a timed test?

Spend equal time on every question
Rush through the entire test
Divide total time by questions and pace yourself, spending less on easy ones (Correct answer)
Only work on hard questions

Correct answer: Divide total time by questions and pace yourself, spending less on easy ones

Calculate time per question, spend less on easy questions to bank time for harder ones, and check your pace periodically.

Question 30: Which Ohio document outlines the academic content standards that guide what students should know and be able to do at each grade level?

No Child Left Behind Act
Common Core State Standards
Ohio Learning Standards (Correct answer)
Every Student Succeeds Act

Correct answer: Ohio Learning Standards

Ohio Learning Standards are the state-adopted academic content standards that define expectations for student learning at each grade level.

Question 31: How does documentation support quality in Learning Standards?

It is only for billing
It only serves administrative purposes
It creates records, ensures consistency, and enables improvement (Correct answer)
Documentation is unnecessary overhead

Correct answer: It creates records, ensures consistency, and enables improvement

Proper documentation creates accountability, ensures consistency, supports quality improvement, and provides legal protection.

Question 32: Why is continuing education important in Student Support?

It is not important after certification
To network only
To stay current with evolving standards and practices (Correct answer)
Only for re-certification requirements

Correct answer: To stay current with evolving standards and practices

Continuing education keeps professionals updated with the latest developments, standards, and best practices in their field.

Question 33: In Ohio's K-12 Mathematics Learning Standards, what is the primary purpose of the 'Standards for Mathematical Practice'?

To list required math topics by grade
To specify teacher certification requirements
To outline statewide testing requirements
To describe habits of mind and mathematical expertise students should develop (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To describe habits of mind and mathematical expertise students should develop

The Standards for Mathematical Practice describe processes and proficiencies that mathematically proficient students exhibit.

Question 34: Which Ohio entity approves the establishment of new degree programs at public universities?

The Governor's Office
Ohio Department of Higher Education (Correct answer)
Regional accrediting bodies only
Ohio General Assembly

Correct answer: Ohio Department of Higher Education

The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) reviews and approves new degree programs proposed by public universities before they can be offered.

Question 35: Which category of students generates additional 'weighted' state funding above the base amount under Ohio's FSFP?

Students enrolled in honors courses
Students with disabilities, English learners, and economically disadvantaged students (Correct answer)
Students participating in extracurricular activities
Students enrolled in AP or dual enrollment courses

Correct answer: Students with disabilities, English learners, and economically disadvantaged students

Ohio's FSFP applies funding weights for students with disabilities, English learners, and economically disadvantaged students, generating additional state aid above the base.

Question 36: Which Ohio Learning Standards document provides grade-band expectations rather than individual grade-level standards, allowing flexibility in course sequencing?

Early Learning Development Standards
High School Mathematics Standards (Correct answer)
K-8 ELA Standards
Extended Standards

Correct answer: High School Mathematics Standards

Ohio's high school mathematics standards are organized by conceptual categories rather than specific grade levels, allowing districts flexibility in course sequencing.

Question 37: What is the primary goal of Ohio's Third Grade Reading Guarantee?

To ensure all students can write a paragraph by third grade
To ensure students are reading proficiently by the end of third grade before advancing to fourth grade (Correct answer)
To provide additional reading tutors in schools with low test scores
To certify third-grade teachers in reading instruction

Correct answer: To ensure students are reading proficiently by the end of third grade before advancing to fourth grade

Ohio's Third Grade Reading Guarantee requires students to demonstrate reading proficiency by the end of third grade to be promoted to fourth grade.

Question 38: What is the primary purpose of a formative assessment in classroom instruction?

To rank students against peers
To monitor learning and guide instruction (Correct answer)
To certify student competency
To assign final grades

Correct answer: To monitor learning and guide instruction

Formative assessments provide ongoing feedback that teachers and students use to adjust learning strategies.

Question 39: Ohio's Social Studies Learning Standards are organized around which four strands?

History, Arts, Geography, Literature
Government, Economics, Technology, Environment
History, Geography, Government, Economics (Correct answer)
Civics, Culture, Science, Mathematics

Correct answer: History, Geography, Government, Economics

Ohio Social Studies standards are organized into History, Geography, Government, and Economics strands.

Question 40: What is the relationship between theory and practice in Learning Standards?

Theory is unnecessary
Theory provides the foundation; practice applies it to real situations (Correct answer)
They are completely separate
Practice is unnecessary if you know theory

Correct answer: Theory provides the foundation; practice applies it to real situations

Theory provides the conceptual foundation and principles, while practice involves applying those concepts to real-world situations. Both are essential for competence.

Question 41: What is the purpose of Ohio's 'Report Card Pause' or suspension that occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic years (2019-20 and 2020-21)?

To hold harmless schools and districts from accountability consequences while assessments could not be administered fairly (Correct answer)
To permanently remove accountability ratings for those years
To allow districts to self-report performance metrics
To shift funding formulas based on enrollment losses

Correct answer: To hold harmless schools and districts from accountability consequences while assessments could not be administered fairly

Ohio and the federal government paused or waived certain accountability requirements during COVID-19 because statewide assessments were not administered or were administered under conditions that made results incomparable to prior years.

Question 42: What does 'ADM' stand for in Ohio school funding calculations?

Annual District Measure
Assessed District Millage
Average Daily Membership (Correct answer)
Allocated District Multiplier

Correct answer: Average Daily Membership

ADM stands for Average Daily Membership, which is the count of students enrolled and used to calculate state funding allocations for Ohio districts.

Question 43: Why is continuing education important in Learning Standards?

Only for re-certification requirements
To stay current with evolving standards and practices (Correct answer)
To network only
It is not important after certification

Correct answer: To stay current with evolving standards and practices

Continuing education keeps professionals updated with the latest developments, standards, and best practices in their field.

Question 44: Under the Fair School Funding Plan, what does the 'base cost' represent?

The calculated per-pupil cost of providing an adequate education, based on resource modeling (Correct answer)
The minimum amount required to fund a student's special education services
The fixed dollar amount the state contributes per pupil regardless of district wealth
The average state expenditure per student across all Ohio districts

Correct answer: The calculated per-pupil cost of providing an adequate education, based on resource modeling

The base cost under Ohio's FSFP represents the per-pupil cost of an adequate education, calculated through a resource-based cost model.

Question 45: Ohio's Computer Science Learning Standards are organized around which primary strand that involves problem-solving through algorithms and programming?

Networks and the Internet
Digital Citizenship
Impacts of Computing
Computational Thinking (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Computational Thinking

Computational Thinking is the strand in Ohio's CS standards focused on algorithms, decomposition, abstraction, and programming logic.

Question 46: What is the primary state funding formula used in Ohio to distribute education funds to school districts?

Ohio Education Block Grant Formula
Ohio Weighted Student Funding Model
Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP) (Correct answer)
Ohio Foundation Formula

Correct answer: Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP)

Ohio's Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP), enacted in 2021, is the primary formula used to distribute state education funds to districts based on cost-based calculations.

Question 47: What is the primary purpose of professional certification in School Improvement?

To validate competency and knowledge in the field (Correct answer)
To replace practical experience
To increase salary automatically
To meet legal requirements only

Correct answer: To validate competency and knowledge in the field

Certification validates that a professional has met established standards of knowledge and competency in School Improvement.

Question 48: Ohio's Arts and Humanities Learning Standards cover which four disciplines?

Dance, Photography, Music, Writing
Visual Art, Literature, Music, Technology
Music, Visual Art, Dance, Drama/Theatre (Correct answer)
Music, Film, Architecture, Sculpture

Correct answer: Music, Visual Art, Dance, Drama/Theatre

Ohio's Arts Learning Standards encompass Music, Visual Art, Dance, and Drama/Theatre as the four arts disciplines.

Question 49: What is the primary purpose of professional certification in Student Support?

To meet legal requirements only
To increase salary automatically
To validate competency and knowledge in the field (Correct answer)
To replace practical experience

Correct answer: To validate competency and knowledge in the field

Certification validates that a professional has met established standards of knowledge and competency in Student Support.

Question 50: Which component of an Ohio IEP describes the specific skills a student is expected to achieve within one school year?

Present levels of academic achievement
Annual goals (Correct answer)
Supplementary aids and services
Transition services plan

Correct answer: Annual goals

Annual goals in an IEP set measurable targets for what the student should accomplish over the course of the year.

Question 51: Under Ohio's FSFP, what is a 'transitional aid guarantee'?

A provision that protects districts from large funding decreases as the formula phases in (Correct answer)
A hold-harmless clause that ensures no district loses accreditation under the new standards
A guaranteed minimum federal Title I allocation for high-poverty districts
A promise that teacher salaries will not decrease under the new formula

Correct answer: A provision that protects districts from large funding decreases as the formula phases in

A transitional aid guarantee holds districts harmless from large funding reductions as the Fair School Funding Plan phases in over multiple years.

Question 52: Which accrediting body is primarily responsible for reviewing and approving degree programs at Ohio's public universities?

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Higher Learning Commission (HLC) (Correct answer)
WASC Senior College and University Commission
New England Commission of Higher Education

Correct answer: Higher Learning Commission (HLC)

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is the regional accreditor for Ohio's public and private colleges and universities, as it covers the North Central region.

Question 53: A principal at a TSI school wants to demonstrate exit from improvement status. What must the school show?

That the principal has completed a leadership training program
That the identified subgroup(s) have met the applicable performance benchmarks (Correct answer)
That overall school proficiency improved by 20 points
That teacher turnover has been eliminated

Correct answer: That the identified subgroup(s) have met the applicable performance benchmarks

TSI exit requires the specific underperforming subgroup(s) that triggered identification to meet Ohio's defined performance benchmarks or thresholds.

Question 54: What is the 'millage rate' in the context of Ohio school district property taxes?

The tax rate expressed in mills (dollars per $1,000 of assessed value) applied to property (Correct answer)
The percentage of a district's budget that must come from state sources
The rate at which school bonds accrue interest over time
The district's per-pupil expenditure divided by total enrollment

Correct answer: The tax rate expressed in mills (dollars per $1,000 of assessed value) applied to property

The millage rate is the property tax rate expressed in mills, where one mill equals $1 per $1,000 of assessed property value.

Question 55: Under Ohio's kindergarten readiness data policy, how is KRA data primarily used?

To inform instruction and report school-level readiness trends to ODE (Correct answer)
To place students in gifted programs
To determine eligibility for special education services
To retain students who score below proficient

Correct answer: To inform instruction and report school-level readiness trends to ODE

KRA data is used to guide classroom instruction and is reported to ODE to track kindergarten readiness trends at the school and district level.

Question 56: What Ohio agency must approve a school district's declaration of fiscal emergency before an Emergency Manager can be appointed?

Ohio Auditor of State (Correct answer)
Ohio Department of Education (ODE)
Ohio General Assembly
Fiscal Oversight and Monitoring Commission

Correct answer: Ohio Auditor of State

The Ohio Auditor of State must formally declare a school district in fiscal emergency, which then triggers the state oversight process including potential appointment of an Emergency Manager.

Question 57: A student with an IEP transitions from middle school to high school in Ohio. Who is responsible for ensuring transition planning is included in the IEP by age 14?

The student's middle school principal
The Ohio Department of Education directly
The student's parents without school involvement
The IEP team, including the student when appropriate (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The IEP team, including the student when appropriate

Ohio requires transition planning to begin by age 14, and the IEP team—which must include the student when appropriate—is responsible for developing this plan.

Question 58: What is an 'Emergency Manager' in the context of Ohio school district fiscal oversight?

A superintendent hired after a district loses accreditation
An ODE inspector who reviews curriculum during a state audit
A state-appointed official who oversees a district declared in financial emergency (Correct answer)
A federal monitor assigned to districts receiving Title I funds

Correct answer: A state-appointed official who oversees a district declared in financial emergency

An Emergency Manager is appointed by the state to oversee a school district declared in financial emergency, taking control of fiscal operations.

Question 59: In Ohio's Science Learning Standards, which strand focuses on understanding that science is a human endeavor with cultural and historical context?

Earth and Space Science
Life Science
Nature of Science (Correct answer)
Physical Science

Correct answer: Nature of Science

The Nature of Science strand addresses scientific inquiry, the history of science, and science's societal connections.

Question 60: What is a 'bond issue' in Ohio school finance?

A voter-approved borrowing mechanism that allows a district to fund capital construction projects (Correct answer)
A state grant for technology infrastructure
A state loan provided to districts in fiscal emergency
A penalty assessed for deficit spending

Correct answer: A voter-approved borrowing mechanism that allows a district to fund capital construction projects

A bond issue is a voter-approved form of borrowing that allows Ohio school districts to fund capital projects such as building new schools or major renovations.

Question 61: What does it mean when an Ohio school district is placed on 'fiscal caution'?

The district has exceeded its debt limit under state law
The district has failed a state financial audit and faces penalties
The state has frozen the district's levy authority until a plan is submitted
The district's financial forecast shows early warning signs of potential fiscal distress (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The district's financial forecast shows early warning signs of potential fiscal distress

Fiscal caution is the first level of Ohio's financial oversight system, indicating that a district's 5-year forecast shows early warning signs of financial trouble.

Question 62: Which of the following best describes the Ohio Resident Educator Summative Assessment (RESA)?

An annual standardized test required for license renewal
A performance-based assessment completed in year 3 or 4 of the Resident Educator Program (Correct answer)
A principal evaluation of veteran teachers
A content-area exam taken before entering a preparation program

Correct answer: A performance-based assessment completed in year 3 or 4 of the Resident Educator Program

RESA is a performance-based portfolio assessment that resident educators complete to advance to a professional license.

Question 63: A teacher uses exit tickets daily. A student consistently gives correct responses on exit tickets but fails the unit test. What should the teacher investigate first?

Whether the student is cheating on exit tickets
Whether the unit test is too long for the time allowed
Whether the student has an IEP that permits test modifications
Whether exit ticket questions are aligned to the rigor and format of the unit test (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Whether exit ticket questions are aligned to the rigor and format of the unit test

Misalignment between formative assessment rigor and summative assessment expectations is a common cause of this discrepancy and should be investigated first.

Question 64: Ohio students pursuing a Career-Technical Education (CTE) diploma must complete how many CTE-related credits?

3 credits
4 credits (Correct answer)
6 credits
2 credits

Correct answer: 4 credits

A CTE-focused diploma pathway typically requires at least 4 credits in career-technical coursework along with the standard core requirements.

Question 65: What is the purpose of Ohio's 'Catastrophic Cost Reimbursement' program in school funding?

To help districts offset unusually high special education costs for individual students that exceed a threshold (Correct answer)
To fund emergency repairs to school buildings following safety inspections
To reimburse districts for damage caused by natural disasters
To cover transportation costs for students in rural districts

Correct answer: To help districts offset unusually high special education costs for individual students that exceed a threshold

Ohio's Catastrophic Cost Reimbursement program helps districts manage extreme special education expenses for individual students that exceed a specified cost threshold.

Question 66: What is the purpose of Ohio's 'charge-off' provision in school funding?

It penalizes districts with low attendance rates
It withholds funds from districts not meeting graduation benchmarks
It reduces state aid to wealthier districts that can generate more local revenue (Correct answer)
It removes funding from districts that fail state audits

Correct answer: It reduces state aid to wealthier districts that can generate more local revenue

The charge-off provision reduces state aid to property-wealthy districts because they are expected to generate more local revenue to fund their schools.

Question 67: Which Ohio technology standard area emphasizes students' ability to critically evaluate digital information for credibility and bias?

Computational Thinking
Digital Citizenship (Correct answer)
Creativity and Innovation
Communication and Collaboration

Correct answer: Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship standards address responsible, ethical, and critical use of technology including evaluating online information.

Question 68: When a parent disagrees with an IEP team's placement decision, which is the FIRST recommended step?

Attempt to resolve the disagreement through IEP team discussion or mediation (Correct answer)
Withdraw the child from the school district
Request a due process hearing immediately
File a complaint with the Ohio Department of Education

Correct answer: Attempt to resolve the disagreement through IEP team discussion or mediation

Parents are encouraged to first attempt informal resolution through team discussion or voluntary mediation before pursuing formal due process.

Question 69: Which evaluation standard under IDEA ensures that assessments are given in the language most likely to yield accurate information about the student?

Nondiscriminatory evaluation (Correct answer)
Independent educational evaluation
Multi-factored evaluation
Reevaluation protocol

Correct answer: Nondiscriminatory evaluation

Nondiscriminatory evaluation requirements mandate that assessments be conducted in the student's native language or mode of communication to yield valid results.

Question 70: Which component of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) requires Ohio educators to provide students multiple means of action and expression?

Providing multiple options for student motivation and engagement
Offering various ways for students to take in and process information
Allowing students to demonstrate learning through different formats and modalities (Correct answer)
Reducing the number of standards assessed in each unit

Correct answer: Allowing students to demonstrate learning through different formats and modalities

Multiple means of action and expression (the 'how' of learning) addresses the diverse ways students can demonstrate what they know.

OAE Educational Leadership (015)

The Ohio Assessments for Educators (OAE) Educational Leadership exam assesses the knowledge and skills required of Ohio school administrators, covering visionary leadership, student learning, systems for capacity building, and resource management and educational law.

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