CPACE - Domain 2 Student Learning Questions with

CPACE - Domain 2 Student Learning Questions with Complete Solutions Characteristics of High Performing Schools (9) - Correct Answer Shared vision, high expectations, effective school leadership, 4-collaboration & communication, 5-curriculum, instruction & assessment aligned with standards, 6-frequent monitoring, 7-focused professional development, 8- supportive learning environment, 9-community & family involvement Service Learning method outcomes - Correct Answer connects community service with academic learning, personal growth, and civic responsibility Career Academies - Correct Answer small, personalized learning community, a subset of high school - a bridge between school and the work environment IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 1997) requirements (3) - Correct Answer 1-have access to the general curriculum 2-be involved in the general curriculum: requires IEP goals that detail specifically supplementary aids/services, accommodations, modifications, or supports 3-progress in the general curriculum : requires IEP to state specifically HOW progress will be measured (including state tests with accommodations) Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education Act (as Title V, ...of NCLB 2001) reauthorized federal funding to support GATE in 3 ways - Correct Answer 1- funding grants 2- providing leadership 3-sponsoring a National Research Center

• Types of DATA - Correct Answer 1- Achievement Data **most important 2-Demographic Data 3-

Program Data 4-Perception Data

• tiers of Achievement Date - Correct Answer 1-Annual, Large-scale assessment data

2-Periodic assessment data 3-Ongoing Classroom assessment data Demographic Data shows (7): - Correct Answer 1-demographics about enrolling students & parents 1 / 2

2-mobility patterns 3-student transportation needs 4- rate of enrollment in special programs 5- neighborhood characteristics 6- parent involvement 7-behavior and social problems of students Program Data - Correct Answer Collect WHEN there are ?s about student achievement, make plan for evaluation PRIOR to school year, then continue with "Action Research" during the year to inform future decisions Assessing School Culture and Climate requires: - Correct Answer 1- "School Report Card" - includes student and faculty culture 2-Assess both MORAL character (values and norms) and PERFORMANCE character (grades and test scores) 11 Principles of Effective Character Education - Correct Answer 1-promotes core ethical and performance values 2-character defined as thinking, feeling, doing 3-character development is comprehensive, intentional, and interactive 4-caring community 5-provide opportunities for moral action 6-curriculum respects all learners, develops character, and helps all to succeed 7-foster self-motivation 8-staff is an ethical learning community 9-shared leadership and long-range support 10-engages families and community members as partners 11-regularly assesses culture and climate NCLB requirements for family involvement (2) - Correct Answer 1- schools develop ways to get parents more involved 2- states/districts provide information to help parents make informed educational choices

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