The ultimate practice book—your secret weapon for the toughest test in Texas!
From the author of the best-selling TEx ES preparation handbook comes this brand-new collection of up-to-date practice tests, each one field-tested for accuracy and designed to show you where you need to improve—and how to do it to pass the TEx ES exam.
TEx ES expert Elaine Wilmore starts by getting you thinking like a test developer to learn the exam’s framework inside and out. Then comes the heart of the book—seven practice tests with answers, plus
- Rationales explaining why the correct answers are correct
- Tables and figures geared for visual and kinesthetic learners
- ‘Important Points to Remember’ at the end of each test
- Test-taking strategies
- Guidance for creating a personal success plan for the weeks, days, and night before the test
Hands-on practice is the best way to prepare for the TEx ES exam, and this essential book makes that practice meaningful. It’s your first step in preparing for certification—and for putting your vision in place as a new principal.
‘Preparing for the TEx ES can be overwhelming; however, Wilmore’s ability to provide real-life examples make this book a must-have for the student preparing to gain principal certification in Texas.’
Dalane E. Bouillion, Chief Academic Officer
Spring Independent School District, Houston, TX
Tabela de Conteúdo
Preface
Section I: Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions
1. Here We Are
Rationale for the Book
A Global Overview of the Theoretical Framework and State Legislated Standards Upon Which the Principal TEx ES Exam Is Built
It′s Your Turn
2. Test Taking Strategies
Watch Your ‘Sherry′s’!
The Dot Game: Psychological and Time Management
‘Multiple – Multiples’: Follow ‘the Process’
Section II: Practice Tests
3. Practice Test Alpha
4. Practice Test Beta
5. Practice Test Gamma
6. Practice Test Delta
7. Answer Keys, Competencies, and Sub-Competency Rationals
Practice Test Alpha
Practice Test Beta
Practice Test Gamma
Practice Test Delta
Section III: Bringing It Home
8. Preparing for the Test
Tips for Repeat Test Takers
Tips for ‘Out of State’ Test Takers
How to Prepare Now Till Test-Taking Week
How to Prepare the Week of the Test
What to Do and Not Do the Night Before the Test
What to Do and Not Do the Morning of the Test
Living Your Life After the Test
9. Preparing for Actual Certification
Bringing It All Together
Some Last Reminders
Knock the Top Out of That Test!
10. Suggested Additional Resources
Things to Read to Help You Prepare Per Domain
Sobre o autor
Learn more about Elaine Wilmore′s PD offerings Dr. Elaine Wilmore was a public school teacher, counselor, elementary, and middle school principal before she moved to higher education. She has extensive background in everything from Early Childhood Education to creating and leading doctoral programs. She currently serves as a Doctoral Dissertation Adviser for Nova Southeastern University. She
also founded and is President of Elaine L. Wilmore Leadership Initiatives, which
focuses on improving campus and district leadership to increase student
performance. Elaine
formerly served as a Professor, the Chair of Educational Leadership, Counseling, and Foundations and as the founding Doctoral Director at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. She also served at Dallas Baptist University as Assistant Vice President for Educational Networking and Program Director for the M.Ed. and, again, the implementing director of the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership. Prior to her position at Dallas Baptist University, Dr. Wilmore served as Special Assistant to the Dean for NCATE Accreditation, Chair and Associate Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), and was the founder of all initial Educational Leadership graduate programs at UTA including the innovative field-based and grant funded Educational Leadership UTA, which received national acclaim, and the Scholars of Practice program. While at UTA she also served as Director of University Program Development where she developed and was the original Chair of the Faculty Governance Committee for the College of Education. Dr. Wilmore’s respect amongst those in higher education has led her to serve as a tenure reviewer in four states and a manuscript and proposal reviewer for many conferences and professional journals. ‘I attended your workshop at College Station this past summer. I am happy to announce that I passed my certification exam the first time around! I am so excited and look forward to the future and what doors may open. Thank you for your strategies and your book!’ – Elodia Witterstaetter, TX