Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) — For Testing Beginning 1/1/2026
Subtest 1: Foundational Policies & Practices of School Leadership (846)

Test Competencies and Skills Worksheet

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Competency 1—Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and best practices that promote a safe and effective learning environment

  • Approximate Percentage of Total Subtest Questions: 25%
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This section of the worksheet allows users to map the test competencies and skills to the curriculum by entering up to six courses in the course name fields, and checking the boxes if the content of the course covers the information described by the test skills in the rows below.
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1. Apply and evaluate the use of appropriate accommodations under state and federal guidelines for students by school and district staff.
2. Apply state and federal guidelines and procedures for maintaining a safe learning environment for the well-being of all students.
3. Identify and apply legal requirements that ensure compliance with federal and state law as related to constitutional and statutory rights of staff, students, and parents.
4. Identify and apply best practices, policies, and guidelines that reduce barriers and their impact on the academic success of students and the well-being of all stakeholders in the school community (e.g., cyber issues, crisis management, ethical practices).
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Competency 2—Knowledge of effective utilization of resources and fiscal management practices that maximize a safe and effective learning environment

  • Approximate Percentage of Total Subtest Questions: 25%
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This section of the worksheet allows users to map the test competencies and skills to the curriculum by entering up to six courses in the course name fields, and checking the boxes if the content of the course covers the information described by the test skills in the rows below.
Skills Course 1:
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1. Identify and evaluate methods for maximizing the use of federal, state, and local fiscal resources (e.g., school budget, grant funding) for instructional priorities.
2. Identify and determine procedures to manage school property and fiscal resources (e.g., fundraisers, extracurricular, athletics) consistent with state guidelines and accounting practices.
3. Identify the foundational concepts of the formula factors used in computing the Florida Education Finance Program allocations.
4. Differentiate between funding sources available to a school beyond Florida Education Finance Program allocations.
5. Evaluate ethical actions for managing non-fiscal resources to promote the success and well-being of all students, faculty, and staff.
Notes on Competency 2:

Competency 3—Knowledge of effective organizational theory, research, and management practices related to school operations that maximize a safe and effective learning environment

  • Approximate Percentage of Total Subtest Questions: 30%
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This section of the worksheet allows users to map the test competencies and skills to the curriculum by entering up to six courses in the course name fields, and checking the boxes if the content of the course covers the information described by the test skills in the rows below.
Skills Course 1:
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1. Identify and utilize strategies for organizing time, tasks, technology, and projects effectively with clear communication of goals, objectives, and plans.
2. Identify and evaluate actions to promote the health, safety, and well-being of all students, faculty, and staff.
3. Identify roles and responsibilities within a system that promotes practices (e.g., discipline, attendance) that support a safe and positive school climate.
4. Identify continuous improvement practices that promote strategic planning to monitor safety and security within the school environment.
5. Determine management practices related to school operations that cultivate relationships with key stakeholders (e.g., feeder schools, district offices, governing boards).
Notes on Competency 3:

Competency 4—Knowledge of effective data-driven decision-making processes based on research, best practices, and leadership theory to support the vision, mission, and improvement priorities of schools

  • Approximate Percentage of Total Subtest Questions: 20%
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This section of the worksheet allows users to map the test competencies and skills to the curriculum by entering up to six courses in the course name fields, and checking the boxes if the content of the course covers the information described by the test skills in the rows below.
Skills Course 1:
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1. Select and apply steps in the change process that cultivate ongoing improvement of the school vision and mission.
2. Evaluate the alignment of the school vision and mission with district initiatives, State Board of Education priorities, and current educational policies.
3. Apply strategies that empower stakeholders to support student academic development and success aligned to the school vision and mission.
4. Analyze data-driven decisions and actions related to the school vision and mission that improve the quality of student learning and teacher performance.
Notes on Competency 4:

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