Test Design and
Test Framework

Field 035: Educational Administrator

The test design below describes general testing information. The test framework that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.

Test Design

Format Computer-based test (CBT)
Number of Questions 100 selected-response questions
Time* 3 hours
Passing Score 240

*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial

Test Framework

 



Subareas Range of Competencies Approximate Test Weight
Selected-Response
I Foundations of Educational Leadership 0001–0003 25%
II Promoting Continuous School Improvement 0004–0006 25%
III Instructional Leadership 0007–0009 25%
IV Managing the School Organization, Operations, and Resources 0010–0012 25%
100%

Subarea I–FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Competency 0001–Understand the role of leadership in educational administration; ways in which political, social, economic, and cultural factors at the local, state, and national levels influence schools and educational leadership; and characteristics and behaviors of effective leaders.

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Competency 0002–Understand ethical considerations and legal requirements and guidelines related to the role of the educational administrator.

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Competency 0003–Understand how to communicate and collaborate with members of the educational community, respond to the interests and needs of diverse stakeholders, and mobilize community resources to support schools.

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Subarea II–PROMOTING CONTINUOUS SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT

Competency 0004–Understand how to facilitate the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of an educational vision that is shared and supported by the educational community.

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Competency 0005–Understand short-term, long-term, and strategic planning; goal-setting, decision-making, and problem-solving processes; and how to initiate, manage, and evaluate change in the educational environment.

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Competency 0006–Understand the significance of diversity in education and leadership strategies for ensuring the success of all students, including students with disabilities and students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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Subarea III–INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP

Competency 0007–Understand student development and learning, curriculum planning, and implementation of effective instruction and assessment to promote achievement for all students.

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Competency 0008–Understand how to create a positive school culture that values student achievement and a safe and supportive environment conducive to student learning.

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Competency 0009–Understand strategies for supervising, evaluating, and retaining faculty and staff and methods for promoting their ongoing professional development and personal growth.

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Subarea IV–MANAGING THE SCHOOL ORGANIZATION, OPERATIONS, AND RESOURCES

Competency 0010–Understand principles and practices of organizational, operational, and human resource management.

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Competency 0011–Understand principles and practices for managing facilities and auxiliary services to ensure a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.

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Competency 0012–Understand principles and practices of effective fiscal and resource management

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