Passing the Superintendent TExES Exam: Keys to Certification and District Leadership Book

Foreword Jeanne M. Gerlach ix

Preface xi

Acknowledgments xiii

About the Author xv

Section I The Knowledge and Theoretical Base

Chapter 1 Welcome to Our World! 3

The Domains 6

Getting Started 9

Chapter 2 It's All Good 11

Global Overview of the Three TExES Superintendent Domains 11

"Guess My Favorites" 13

The Ideal Superintendent 14

Pretend 16

The Three Domains 17

Section II The Theoretical Framework

Chapter 3 Learner-Centered Values and Ethics of Leadership 25

The Superintendent Knows How to 25

Guess My Favorites 28

Important Points to Remember 29

Chapter 4 Learner-Centered Leadership and District Culture 31

The Superintendent Knows How to 38

Guess My Favorites 45

Important Points to Remember 45

Chapter 5 Learner-Centered Communication and Community Relations 47

The Superintendent Knows How to 48

Guess My Favorites 56

Important Points to Remember 56

Chapter 6 Learner-Centered Contexts 57

The Superintendent Knows How to 58

Guess My Favorites 61

Important Points to Remember 62

Chapter 7 Learner-Centered Strategic Planning 63

The Superintendent Knows How to 64

Guess My Favorites 69

Important Points to Remember 69

Chapter 8 Learner-Centered Instructional Leadership and Management 71

The Superintendent Knows How to 73

Guess My Favorites 82

Important Points to Remember 83

Chapter 9 Learner-Centered Human Resource Leadership and Management 85

The Superintendent Knows How to 86

Guess My Favorites 94

Important Points to Remember 95

Chapter 10 Learner-Centered Business and Technology of District Leadership and Management 97

The Superintendent Knows How to 98

Guess My Favorites 107

Important Points to Remember108

Chapter 11 Learner-Centered Support Systems and the Physical Plant 109

The Superintendent Knows How to 111

Guess My Favorites 116

Important Points to Remember 116

Chapter 12 Learner-Centered Organizational Leadership and Management 117

The Superintendent Knows How to 118

Guess My Favorites 123

Important Points to Remember 123

Section III The Real Deal: Practical Application

Chapter 13 Data Analysis: How Do I Read All Those Reports? 127

Data Analysis Simplified 127

How to Read and Interpret Standardized Test Scores 127

How to Read and Interpret an "Academic Excellence Indicator System" Report 132

Summary 142

Chapter 14 Test-Taking Strategies 145

The Layout of the Day 145

The Dot Game: A Psychological and Time Management Strategy 148

The Dog and Star Game: A Decision-Making Strategy 151

Multiple-Multiples: To Maximize Success, Always Use "The Process" 152

Steps in The Process 154

Key Words and Themes: "Sherrys" Revisited 156

The Ideal Superintendent 157

Strategy Summary 157

Chapter 15 Creating a Personal Success Plan 159

Tips for Those Who Have Not Been Successful on the Exam...Yet 161

The "Elaine Wilmore 5-C Plan" 162

Tips for Out-of-State Future Texas Superintendents 165

Everyone, Texans and Non-Texans Alike 166

From Now Till the Week You Test 167

The Week You Test 168

What to Do, and Not Do, the Night Before the Test 168

What to Do, and Not Do, the Morning of the Test 169

Living Your Life After the Test 171

Section IV After You Pass the Test

Chapter 16 That's What I'm Talking About 175

Actually Becoming Certified 175

Ace It! 176

Suggested Additional Reading 179

References 193

Index 195