Passing the Leadership Test: Strategies for Success on the Leadership Licensure Exam

(Paperback, Second Edition)

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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.

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Preparing for the School Leaders Licensure ExaminationPassing 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, Director, Professional Development Services, National Association of Secondary Schools Principals
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, dean, College of Education, Nicholls State University
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. -- Annette Breaux, author of 101 Answers for New Teachers and Their Mentors
This is a phenomenal publication that serves many purposes. Classroom teachers, principals, and other educators can benefit from Parts I and II; and there are numerous benefits of Part II for individuals in Educational Leadership. The discussion of the standards is so important to the work that school leaders must do for this time. -- Joanne Matthews, supertindent of school in Lafourche Parish and president of the South Central Regional of Superintendents in Louisiana

Author Bio

Leslie Jones is a professor of education at Nicholls State University in the College of Education and 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.