ICTS Principal 186 Teacher Certification, 2nd Edition (XAM ICTS)

Table of Contents......Page 4
Study Tips......Page 9
Testing Tips......Page 12
SKILL A: Demonstrates knowledge of basic leadership theories.......Page 13
SKILL B: Demonstrates knowledge of basic motivational theories.......Page 14
SKILL C: Demonstrates knowledge of group dynamics in managingthe productive interaction of school faculty and supportpersonnel.......Page 15
SKILL D: Identifies basic concepts of the change process.......Page 17
SKILL E: Recognizes the importance of external influences, whichimpact upon the school.......Page 18
SKILL F: Demonstrates knowledge of the components, stages, andappropriate applications of macro and micro planningsystems.......Page 19
SAMPLE TEST: SUBTEST I – SCHOOL MANAGEMENT, LEADERSHIP......Page 21
Answer Key: Subtest 1 – School Management, Leadership......Page 37
Bibliography......Page 38
SKILL A: Demonstrates the ability to recognize relationships amongvarious sources of information and generates hypothesesbased upon this information.......Page 40
SKILL B: Demonstrates concern for the image of the school viaimpressions created by the students and staff, and managesthese impressions and public information about the school.......Page 41
SKILL C: Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of receivingadequate and timely feedback for monitoring the progressand work of others.......Page 42
SKILL D: Demonstrates an awareness of the need to establish plansto accomplish goals.......Page 43
SKILL F: Demonstrates an awareness of the effects of one’s behaviorand decisions on other people and groups in and out of theorganization.......Page 44
SKILL G: Demonstrates the ability to make policies and decisionswhich appropriately govern the use of technologicalresources of a school.......Page 45
SKILL H: Demonstrates knowledge of the need to be “in charge,”responsible for what happens.......Page 46
SKILL J: Demonstrates knowledge of the need for a set of valuesabout the school, i.e., welfare of students and fairness tostaff.......Page 47
SKILL K: Demonstrates knowledge of the need to search for andgather different kinds of information before arriving at anunderstanding of an event or problem.......Page 48
SAMPLE TEST: SUBTEST I SCHOOL MANAGEMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT......Page 49
Answer Key: Subtest 1 – School Management, Organizational Management......Page 70
SKILL A: Understands the role of the principal in selectinginstructional and non-instructional personnel......Page 71
SKILL B: Demonstrates knowledge about activities that make theinduction process more meaningful to the new teacher......Page 73
SKILL D: Demonstrates a knowledge of appraisal procedures forschool district personnel.......Page 74
SKILL E: Demonstrates a knowledge of the organization and nonconfidentialinformation found in school personnel files.......Page 75
SKILL G: Understands the objectives and administration of thecollective bargaining process.......Page 76
SKILL H: Understands that the purpose of a compensation andreward system is to attract and retain qualified employees.......Page 77
SKILL I: Understands that the purpose of a compensation and rewardsystem is to attract and retain qualified employees.......Page 78
SAMPLE TEST: SUBTEST I – SCHOOL MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT......Page 79
Answer Key: Subtest 1 – School Management, Human Resource Management......Page 84
COMPETENCY 4. COMMUNICATION......Page 85
SKILL A: Know public information management.......Page 89
SKILL B: Know effective communication strategies.......Page 92
SKILL C: Know the effect one's behavior and decision-makinghave on others.......Page 94
SKILL D: Know the relationship between interpersonal influenceand effective communication.......Page 96
SKILL E: Know the relationship between self-concept andeffective communication.......Page 99
SKILL F: Write in a logical, clear style using appropriategrammar and structure......Page 101
SAMPLE TEST: SUBTEST 2 – SCHOOL COMMUNICATION PART I......Page 124
Answer Key: Subtest 2 – School Communication......Page 138
Bibliography......Page 139
SKILL A: Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of curriculumdevelopment......Page 140
SKILL B: Demonstrates ability to identify and organize resources toachieve curricular and instructional goals......Page 143
SKILL C: Demonstrates the ability to employ principles ofimplementing the curriculum by establishing goals andmotivating staff.......Page 145
SKILL D: Demonstrates an understanding of the methods andprinciples of program evaluation.......Page 148
SKILL E: Demonstrates the ability to determine school needs and touse principles of implementing and evaluating curricularand instructional innovations.......Page 154
SKILL F: Demonstrates knowledge of the most prevalent concepts ofschooling.......Page 157
SKILL G: Demonstrates knowledge of research on instructionaleffectiveness.......Page 159
SKILL H: Demonstrates knowledge of student performanceevaluation.......Page 164
SKILL I: Demonstrates knowledge of the main areas of aperformance measurement system.......Page 165
SAMPLE TEST: SUBTEST 3 – SCHOOL OPERATIONS, CURRICULUM......Page 168
Answer Key: Subtest 2 – School Operations, Curriculum......Page 180
Bibliography......Page 181
SKILL A: Demonstrates knowledge of Florida's funding plan for publicelementary and secondary schools......Page 182
SKILL B: Demonstrates the ability to analyze the processes of planning,developing, implementing, and evaluating a budget.......Page 185
SKILL C: Demonstrates knowledge of, comprehension about, and the abilityto apply school finance concepts.......Page 188
SKILL D: Demonstrates knowledge of the process of financial accounting,auditing and reporting.......Page 191
SKILL E: Demonstrates the ability to explain the precedence for fundingpublic elementary and secondary education......Page 193
SKILL F: Recognize the importance of external influences which impactupon the school.......Page 195
SKILL G: Demonstrates knowledge of the components, stages, andappropriate application of macro and micro planning systems.......Page 198
SAMPLE TEST: SUBTEST 3 – SCHOOL OPERATIONS, SCHOOL FINANCE......Page 201
Answer Key: Subtest 3 – School Operations, School Finance......Page 212
BIBLIOGRAPHY......Page 213
COMPETENCY 7. SCHOOL LAW......Page 215
SKILL A: Know federal constitutional provisions that apply to publiceducation.......Page 216
SKILL B: Know federal statutory and regulatory provisions thatinfluence public education.......Page 221
SKILL C: Know of state constitutional, statutory, and regulatory provisiongoverning Florida's public schools......Page 224
SKILL D: Know of tort and contract liability as related to the operationof Florida's Public Schools.......Page 226
SAMPLE TEST: SUBTEST 3 – SCHOOL OPERATIONS, SCHOOL LAW......Page 229
Answer Key: Subtest 3 – School Operations, School Law......Page 241
Bibliography......Page 245
COMPETENCY A: Evaluates various computer hardware components whichare appropriate to the management of schools anddescribe their use.......Page 246
SKILL B: Evaluates various types of computer software which areavailable for assisting in the management of a school anddemonstrates an understanding of their proper selectionand use.......Page 248
SKILL C: Determines the appropriate application of technology in thelearning process.......Page 250
SKILL D: Demonstrates a knowledge of the use of technology ininstructional design.......Page 253
SKILL E: Demonstrates the ability to make policies and decisionswhich appropriately govern the use of the technologicalresources of a school.......Page 254
SKILL F: Demonstrates a knowledge of the definition, function, andapplication of common computer software/hardwareterminology.......Page 255
SAMPLE TEST: SUBTEST 3 – SCHOOL OPERATIONS, TECHNOLOGY......Page 257
Answer Key: Subtest 3 – School Operations, Technology......Page 268
Bibliography......Page 269