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How many times should students ideally read a passage for fluency practice?

What is the main goal of fluency practice?

Which step in the program development process involves determining the ultimate program goals or outcomes, considering short-term, mid-term, and long-term changes or achievements?

In this week’s reading, all of the following are listed as important considerations when planning data routines EXCEPT:

What is the purpose of developing a logic model in the data analysis process?

What is the purpose of conducting a needs assessment in the context of continuous school improvement?

All of the following are supportive implementation strategies (powerful approaches to implementing school vision and plan focus):

This Mid-Term Exam is designed to follow a typical FELE written format.  The written response will be evaluated for content accuracy, data trend analysis, organization, appropriate audience level and grammar.  In addition, the FELE Rubric will be used to assign a grade for this mid-term.   You are interviewing for the Principal position of Florida Middle School. The hiring committee provides you with the historical trend data for their 6th graders and asks you to draft an executive summary outlining the 6th grade learning gains as recorded in the table, and to identify strategies to improve 6th grade student learning gains for the next year.   The table below is provided to you and details 6th grade student learning gains in reading and mathematics for the previous three school years.  Year 3 is the current school year.   Florida Middle School Learning Gains in Reading and Mathematics for 6th grade students   School Year % Making learning gains in Reading % Making learning gains in Mathematics % of Lowest 25% making learning gains in Reading % of Lowest 25% making learning gains in Mathematics Year 1 52 66 47 45 Year 2 54 60 49 48 Year 3 52 62 46 49 Average 53 63 47 49 Three year Difference 0 -3 -1 9   The executive summary should include: An analysis of the data that identifies data trends; A description of additional data needed to further explain the data provided; A plan for gathering additional data; and An explanation of why the additional data is needed FELE Rubric-2.pdf

In Rita Pierson’s inspiring TED Talk “Every Kid Needs a Champion,” she emphasizes the importance of building strong connections with students. What is the main message of her talk?

Which of the following ensures that the school is staying on target  with implementing the vision, plan, and leadership structure?