SL LLA 6990 Overview by Kathleen Jasper

Introduction

• Presenter: Kathleen Jasper
• Focus: Overview of SL LLA 6990 content categories and practice test questions.
• Purpose: Prepare for the leadership exam to become an assistant principal or principal.

Exam Breakdown

• Total Content Categories: 7
• *Question Distribution:
  • Strategic Leadership: 20 questions (13% of the exam)
  • Instructional Leadership: 27 questions (17% of the exam)
  • Cultural and Climate Leadership: 22 questions (13% of the exam)
  • Ethical Leadership: 19 questions (12% of the exam)
  • Organizational Leadership: 16 questions (10% of the exam)
  • Community Engagement Leadership: 16 questions (10% of the exam)
  • Analysis Constructed Response: 4 essay questions (25% of the exam)

Content Categories Overview

Strategic Leadership

• Focus: School goals, mission, vision, and stakeholder engagement.
• Nature: Big picture leadership and community involvement.

Instructional Leadership

• Importance: Largest portion of the multiple-choice section.
• Focus: Data-driven instructional decisions, alignment to academic standards, and closing the achievement gap.

Cultural and Climate Leadership

• Focus: Foster a positive, inclusive school culture.
• Strategies: Supporting students and teachers, promoting diversity, and using inclusive materials.

Ethical Leadership

• Focus: Handling misconduct, and understanding students', teachers', and parents' rights.

Organizational Leadership

• Focus: School safety and facilities management.
• Topics: Fire drills, bomb threats, construction, and safety protocols.

Community Engagement Leadership

• Focus: Community involvement in school activities.
• Strategies: Engaging with stakeholders, communication, and building relationships with local businesses and leaders.

Analysis Constructed Response

• Nature: Essay questions pulling from all content categories.
• Importance: Significant portion of the exam (25%).

Practice Test Strategies

General Tips

• Work Backwards: Start with answer choices to eliminate incorrect options.
• Focus on Keywords: Identify key terms and strategies in the answer choices.

Sample Question Analysis

Question 1

• Scenario: Reading and math gains data.
• Answer Choices:
  • A: Peer groups (good)
  • B: External resource (typically incorrect)
  • C: District support (typically incorrect)
  • D: Grade-level teams, curriculum mapping (best)

Question 2

• Scenario: Professional development in reading and math.
• Answer Choices:
  • A: Teacher-led PD (best for buy-in)
  • B: Mandatory PD (punitive, incorrect)
  • C: Math advisory council (good but only for math)
  • D: Incentives (external rewards, typically incorrect)

Additional Resources

• Study Guide: Available as a digital download or physical copy on Amazon.
• Online Course: Comprehensive, includes video tutorials, practice, digital study guide, and audio course.
• Audio Course: Useful for auditory learners, recommended to pair with the study guide.

Conclusion

• Specialization: Extensive knowledge and resources focused on the SL LLA 6990 exam.
• Encouragement: Study thoroughly using the provided resources.
• Contact: Questions can be addressed in the comments section.