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Leadership & Management Flashcards

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  1. A principal notices that staff morale is declining after a district-mandated policy change. What is the MOST effective first step?

    Answer: Hold a faculty meeting to listen to concerns and collaboratively problem-solve

    Listening to staff concerns and involving them in problem-solving builds trust and addresses morale issues proactively.

  2. Which management approach BEST supports distributed leadership in a school setting?

    Answer: Empowering teacher leaders to lead professional learning communities

    Empowering teacher leaders through PLCs distributes leadership capacity and builds a culture of shared responsibility.

  3. A principal wants to improve instructional coherence across grade levels. Which action is MOST aligned with this goal?

    Answer: Facilitating vertical alignment meetings where teachers map curriculum across grades

    Vertical alignment meetings allow teachers to coordinate curriculum scope and sequence across grade levels.

  4. When managing a campus budget, a principal must balance competing priorities. Which principle should guide resource allocation decisions?

    Answer: Prioritize resources based on the highest-need students and school improvement goals

    Resource allocation should be equity-driven, prioritizing areas that directly impact student achievement and school goals.

  5. A principal is mediating a conflict between two teachers over instructional space. What is the BEST approach?

    Answer: Facilitate a structured conversation where both teachers express needs and identify solutions

    Facilitating structured dialogue allows both parties to voice concerns and reach a mutually agreeable resolution.

  6. Under the TExES 268 framework, which leadership behavior MOST directly supports a positive school culture?

    Answer: Modeling a commitment to continuous learning and high expectations for all

    Principals who model continuous learning and high expectations establish the tone for the entire school culture.

  7. A campus principal is developing a professional development calendar. Which approach BEST reflects adult learning principles?

    Answer: Design PD based on teacher-identified needs, tied to student data and classroom application

    Effective PD is grounded in adult learning theory—needs-based, relevant to practice, and connected to student outcomes.