
Passing the Leadership Test
A Study Guide for the School Leaders Licensure Examination
Rowman & Littlefield Education (Publisher)
Published on 17. October 2008
Book
Hardback
102 pages
978-1-57886-801-8 (ISBN)
Description
Passing the Leadership Test: Strategies for Success on the Leadership Licensure Exam is a study guide for the School Leaders Licensure Examination (SLLA.) The book presents a comprehensive, practical guide for preparing for the SLLA. It is divided into two sections: basic principles of test preparation and the ISLLC standards with implications for school leaders and the SLLA examination. This book is a plain English, "how to" presentation for organizing and preparing for this examination (with helpful tips beneficial for any standardized examination.) Taking an informal and practical approach to the content of this book, the authors guide the reader to develop a personal plan for dealing with the SLLA. Bulleted lists of suggestions, guides, and numerous examples that will help the reader formulate a well thorough plan are all provided. The test taking strategies discussed in the Passing the Leadership Test: Strategies for Success on the Leadership Licensure Exam are beneficial for all educators who must take standardized tests, and there are strategies that educators can utilize that are beneficial to sharing with students.
Reviews / Votes
Preparing for the School Leaders Licensure Examination?Passing the Leadership Test: Strategies for Success on the Leadership Licensure Exam is a valuable resource as you engage in the due diligence necessary to fully prepare for the exam. Understanding the SLLA's foundation and design is critical to your preparation. A review of the Educational Leadership Policy Standards: ISLLC 2008 provides you with an increased foundational understanding. The components of the exam are explained in detail along with sample vignettes and scoring rubrics. The SLLC primer combined with test-taking tips and considerations make this book a must-read. -- Richard A. Flanary Both potential and current educational leaders will find Passing the Leadership Test: Strategies for Mastering the Leadership Licensure Assessment a valuable tool. The authors offer an interactive, personal and systematic approach for preparing for the SLLA. Though the focus is test preparation, the real-world scenarios and connection to the ISLLC standards make this material relevant for leaders at all stages in their careers. -- Deborah Bordelon Quite simply, [this book] provides the reader with a blueprint for passing the ISLLC examination. In addition, this book will benefit any educator serving in a leadership role and I will recommend it as such. -- Breaux, AnnetteMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 160 mm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight
290 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57886-801-8 (9781578868018)
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Additional editions

Leslie Jones | Eugene Kennedy
Passing the Leadership Test
Strategies for Success on the Leadership Licensure Exam
E-Book
06/2012
2nd Edition
Rowman & Littlefield Education
€28.49
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Leslie Jones | Eugene Kennedy
Passing the Leadership Test
A Study Guide for the School Leaders Licensure Examination
E-Book
10/2008
1st Edition
Rowman & Littlefield Education
€32.49
Available for download
Persons
Leslie Jones is an associate professor in the College of Education at Nicholls State University; she teaches educational leadership, and she is the minor cheramie endowed professor of education. Eugene Kennedy is an associate professor in the College of Education of Louisiana State University; he teaches research courses in education.
Content
Chapter 1 Mastering of the Content Chapter 1 Standardized Testing & Accountability Part 1 Test Preparation 101 Chapter 2 ISLLC Standards Chapter 2 Understanding & Preparing for the Format of a Standardized Test Chapter 3 Physical Preparation Chapter 3 Test Anxiety & Your Emotions Chapter 3 The Standards Linked to the Examination Chapter 4 Developing a Plan