SLLA Domain 1: Strategic Leadership Welcome to your SLLA Domain 1: Strategic Leadership 1. SLLA: Strategic Leadership A school leader is developing a strategic plan to improve student achievement over the next five years. Which of the following actions should be prioritized to ensure the plan's effectiveness? Increasing the number of extracurricular activities Enhancing the school's technology infrastructure Aligning curriculum with state standards and assessments Expanding the school library and resources None 2. SLLA: Strategic Leadership When analyzing data to inform school improvement strategies, a school leader notices a trend of declining math scores among middle school students. What is the most strategic first step to address this issue? Implement an immediate school-wide math tutoring program Conduct a needs assessment to identify specific areas of weakness Increase the number of math teachers in the middle school Introduce advanced math courses to motivate students None 3. SLLA: Strategic Leadership In the context of strategic leadership, which of the following best exemplifies a school leader's role in promoting a positive school culture? Enforcing strict disciplinary policies to maintain order Leading by example and fostering respectful relationships Focusing solely on academic outcomes Isolating problematic students from the general population None 4. SLLA: Strategic Leadership A school leader is aiming to improve literacy rates among elementary students. Which of the following strategies is most likely to be effective in achieving this goal? Increasing the frequency of standardized testing in literacy Implementing a data-driven literacy intervention program Encouraging students to participate in extracurricular reading clubs Hiring additional literacy specialists without assessing specific needs None 5. SLLA: Strategic Leadership In the process of strategic planning, a school leader identifies a significant achievement gap between different student demographics. Which of the following is the most effective approach to address this issue strategically? Implementing uniform teaching strategies across all classrooms Developing targeted support programs for underperforming demographics Increasing the overall school budget for educational resources Encouraging teachers to set higher expectations for all students None 6. SLLA: Strategic Leadership A school leader wants to improve teacher retention in their school. Which of the following strategies is most aligned with strategic leadership principles? Offering a one-time bonus for teachers who stay for the next school year Implementing a comprehensive professional development program Increasing teacher salaries across the board Hiring more teachers to reduce the student-to-teacher ratio None 7. SLLA: Strategic Leadership When establishing a vision for the school, a strategic leader should prioritize which of the following? Setting achievable goals that align with the school's current resources Creating a vision that is ambitious and might be beyond the school's current capabilities Focusing solely on academic outcomes and ignoring extracurricular activities Developing a vision based solely on the preferences of the school board None 8. SLLA: Strategic Leadership In the face of declining enrollment, a strategic school leader should first: Increase marketing efforts to attract new students Analyze the reasons behind declining enrollment to address underlying issues Cut costs by reducing staff and resources Focus on improving test scores to enhance the school's reputation None 9. SLLA: Strategic Leadership A strategic school leader aiming to foster innovation in teaching practices should: Mandate the use of specific new teaching tools in all classrooms Encourage a culture of experimentation and learning from failure Focus solely on technology integration, regardless of its relevance to curriculum goals Isolate innovative practices to certain grades or subjects None 10. SLLA: Strategic Leadership In integrating new technology into the curriculum, a strategic leader should primarily ensure that: The technology is the latest available on the market Teachers are trained to use the technology effectively The technology replaces traditional teaching methods All classrooms are equipped with the same technology None 11. SLLA: Strategic Leadership A school leader evaluating a new literacy program must ensure that: The program is popular in other districts The program aligns with the school's strategic goals and student needs The program is the most expensive, assuming cost equates to quality The program is implemented quickly, regardless of staff readiness None 12. SLLA: Strategic Leadership In dealing with resistance to a new school policy, a strategic leader should: Ignore the resistance and implement the policy as planned Engage with stakeholders to understand their concerns and adjust the policy as needed Threaten consequences for non-compliance Implement the policy in phases without seeking input None 13. SLLA: Strategic Leadership When a school leader is integrating a new science curriculum, which stakeholder group should they prioritize for input to ensure the curriculum's relevance and effectiveness? Parents Local business leaders Science teachers Local politicians None 14. SLLA: Strategic Leadership A school leader is developing a policy to integrate community service into the school curriculum. Which of the following approaches should they prioritize to ensure strategic alignment and effectiveness? Mandating a fixed number of service hours for all students Aligning community service projects with curriculum goals and student learning outcomes Selecting service opportunities based solely on convenience and availability Focusing on the quantity of service projects rather than their quality or relevance None 15. SLLA: Strategic Leadership In the context of strategic leadership, how should a school leader approach the integration of a new student assessment system? Implement the system immediately to start collecting data Train teachers on using the system while concurrently deploying it school-wide Pilot the system in select classrooms to gather feedback and make necessary adjustments Choose the most cost-effective system regardless of its alignment with instructional goals None 16. SLLA: Strategic Leadership To foster a culture of continuous improvement, a strategic school leader should primarily focus on: Encouraging competition among teachers to achieve high student performance Establishing a collaborative environment where teachers share best practices and learn from each other Focusing solely on student test scores as the indicator of success Implementing top-down directives without teacher input None 17. SLLA: Strategic Leadership When developing a strategy to improve school safety, a school leader should prioritize: Implementing the most advanced technological security measures available Engaging with students, staff, and parents to understand their concerns and incorporate their feedback Increasing the number of security personnel without assessing specific school needs Focusing solely on external threats and ignoring internal safety issues None 18. SLLA: Strategic Leadership To enhance the professional development of teachers, a strategic school leader should: Apply a one-size-fits-all approach to professional development for all teachers Tailor professional development to meet the individual needs and growth goals of teachers Focus exclusively on new teachers while assuming experienced teachers do not need further development Prioritize administrative skills in professional development over instructional strategies None 19. SLLA: Strategic Leadership In the process of strategic decision-making, a school leader is considering several potential new programs. What is the most critical factor to consider in making the final selection? The popularity of the programs in other districts The alignment of the programs with the school's strategic goals and needs The cost of the programs The ease of implementation None 20. SLLA: Strategic Leadership When a school leader is addressing a decline in student enrollment in certain programs, which strategy is most effective? Immediately cutting programs with declining enrollment Conducting a thorough analysis to understand the causes of declining enrollment Increasing marketing efforts for all school programs Ignoring the trend as an anomaly None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
