SLLA Practice Exam 3

Question 1

A parent demands to see another student's discipline records during a meeting about a bullying incident. How should the principal respond?

Accepted Answer

Decline and explain that FERPA protects the other student's educational records

Answer

FERPA prohibits disclosing one student's educational records, including discipline records, to another student's parent.

Question 2

A school leader wants to improve family engagement among underrepresented communities. Which strategy is MOST likely to be effective?

Accepted Answer

Hosting evening events at community-based locations with childcare and transportation support

Answer

Removing logistical barriers and meeting families in familiar community settings directly addresses engagement obstacles for underrepresented groups.

Question 3

Which of the following BEST describes distributive leadership in a school setting?

Accepted Answer

Sharing leadership responsibilities and authority across staff based on expertise

Answer

Distributive leadership intentionally shares authority and decision-making with staff members based on expertise and context, not just role.

Question 4

A school's student discipline data reveals that Black male students are suspended at three times the rate of other groups. What should the principal prioritize?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing and revising the school discipline policy to address implicit bias and disproportionality

Answer

Reviewing policies to identify and reduce bias-driven disproportionality is the root-cause intervention needed to address systemic inequity in discipline.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of a school's mission statement?

Accepted Answer

To articulate the school's core values and define its educational purpose for the community

Answer

A mission statement communicates the school's fundamental purpose and values, guiding decisions and unifying the community around shared beliefs.

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SLLA Practice Exam 3