1. SLLA Test Prep Session #3
December 2008
Dr. Tamerin Capellino

2. Test Prep Day #3 Overview
What is leadership?
Module III
Resume Tips

3. Reminders Next Test Date: January 10th
Score Report Mailing Date: February 12th
Registration Deadline: December 13th
Next Prep Session: January 9th

4. Testing Tips “There is no such thing as a wrong answer”
Bullet your way to success!
Use the student/Parent/Staff/District/Community model to address all stakeholders
Know and practice your pacing
Do not use state specific lingo (ex. CSTs and CLAD)
Be specific- do not say ‘professional development’, say professional development in explicit direct instruction
Read the question carefully. Underline all areas to be addressed.
Read all questions first. Start with the one you feel most confident.
REMEMBER….You are the PRINCIPAL, not a teacher!
Case Study- take your time and plan your answer

5. Analysis of Information and Decision Making (Module III)
The seven exercises in the Analysis of Information and Decision Making section are scored on a three-point scale, with 2 the highest possible score and 0 the lowest. The responses to the two questions are associated with each document are treated as a single response for scoring purposes.
Approx. 17 minutes per response

6. Analysis of Information and Decision Making
The types of documents used in this module may include:
Assessment data
School improvement plans
Budget information
Schedules
Staff allocations
Curriculum information

7. Analysis of Information and Decision Making (Module III)
The table you have been provided with presents enrollment data for students of different backgrounds in a high school of nearly 1,200 students. Look at the table carefully and answer the following questions.
Assume that the superintendent informed you of a recently adopted Board goal to increase the academic achievement of all students.
What important patterns do you observe in the data? Identify and describe at least three.
As principal of the high school, what additional information would you want? How would you obtain this information?

8. Scoring Rubric
In order to achieve a score of 2, the response specifically cites the three important patterns observed (Asian Population and AP course enrollment, males in AP classes, Black population and basic math, etc.) and thoroughly addresses the additional information needed such as:
Grades
Standardized test score information
% of students entering 4 year universities
How students are placed.
Explains how the information would be obtained.

9. I passed, now what? Resume Building Sample Resume
Resume Graphic Organizer
What have I already done?
What experiences do I need to get?

10. Experiences Master Schedule Curriculum (CAC, Department Meetings)
Discipline/Attendance (Shadow admin, familiarize yourself with Ed code and Board Policy)
Testing (proctor, testing committee, etc.)
Safety (Safe School Plan, Drills, etc.)
Budget (SSC, Site Plan, etc.)
Leadership Positions/Roles
Specialized Training (AVID, PLC, EL, AP, etc.)

11. Resume Tips
Emphasize your LEADERSHIP experience. Do not focus on teaching experience.
Highlight your strengths
Be specific about your accomplishments

12. Questions???

13. Websites California Education Code
Association of California School Administrators
California Department of Education

14. Next Meeting Date: January 9th, 2009 Time: 12-3pm Agenda: Mock testing
Bring Prep Materials with Sample Tests
Last minute advice