Passing the Principal as Instructional Leader TExES Exam: Keys to Certification and School Leadership, Paperback

Description

This is the premier test preparation book for anyone taking the Texas Principal's Examination. Elaine Wilmore has offered test taking, question writing and analysis guidance to thousands of successful school principals over the years and this edition will be thoroughly revised to coordinate with the new Texas tests that are expected to begin Dec, 2018.

Passing the Principal TExES Examination: Keys to Certification and School Leadership was written to help educators in Texas pass the principal Texas Examinations of Educator Standards (TExES). The original 2002 edition became an instant Corwin best seller, and the 2^nd edition remains a best seller to this day. It is used by universities and alternative preparation programs, as well as individual students, across the state. This third edition is based on 6 new domains and 11 competencies provided through Texas law (19 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 241.15) and developed by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) and the success of the 2 original editions. In addition, this updated version addresses the changes from the 068 version of the TExES to the new 268 version.

The nature of the book is both broad and specific. Part I provides the global overview, tools, and format of the book.

Part II provides the philosophy and theoretical framework for TExES success. It details the Texas domains, competencies, and leadership philosophy on which TExES is constructed. Each of Part II's 11 chapters details a specific competency in a down-to-earth, interesting manner using real-life stories for practical application while engaging the reader and connecting theory to practice. Each chapter has the details necessary for proactive school leadership and TExES success. The book closes with an extensive list of additional resources to supplement each domain. Section III ties the philosophy of TExES to other important test-taking concepts and techniques such as how to read and analyze data, manage time while testing, and use specific strategies to discern correct answers. It includes information about how to create an individualized personal success plan, how to prepare for the TExES, and what to do in the weeks, days, and night before the test.

Passing the Principal TExES Examination: Keys to Certification and School Leadership, 3^rd edition is a valued asset for current administrators seeking to refine, refocus, and develop their learner-centered leadership skills as well as helping aspiring administrators pass the TExES examination. With a proven record of success, the book will not only provide a solid theoretical framework for school leadership, it will make learning fun and inspire greatness. Readers will enjoy the book, be ready to pass the TExES exam, and then to change the world--one school at a time