Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) — For Testing Beginning 1/1/2026
Subtest 2: Leadership Practices for Student Learning (847)

Test Competencies and Skills Worksheet

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Competency 1—Knowledge of facilitation of student achievement results aligned with student learning goals and state accountability measures

  • 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.
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1. Analyze and determine school improvement goals using student achievement data.
2. Evaluate and compare student learning results based on school assessment data and state accountability measures.
3. Determine and apply techniques to support collaboration with teachers and the school leadership team to create an evidence-based intervention, acceleration, and enrichment plan.
4. Identify and apply monitoring and feedback processes that support continuous school improvement through student learning and growth.
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Competency 2—Knowledge of prioritization of student learning through leadership actions that build and support a learning organization focused on student success and continuous improvement

  • Approximate Percentage of Total Subtest Questions: 20%
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1. Identify strategies that encourage faculty and staff to focus on continuous improvement as a learning organization.
2. Analyze and determine strategies that enhance school climate to support a safe, respectful, and student-centered learning environment.
3. Apply and evaluate strategies that promote higher learning expectations and close achievement gaps for all student subgroups.
4. Determine and utilize timely, actionable, and ongoing feedback regarding instructional practices aligned with state standards.
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Competency 3—Knowledge of development and implementation of an instructional framework that aligns school curricula with state standards, instructional strategies, student learning needs, and assessments

  • 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.
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1. Identify and apply methods of evaluating and monitoring instructional planning to improve delivery based on the Florida Educator Accomplished Practices.
2. Identify the alignment among classroom instruction, district-adopted curricula, and the state academic standards and K–12 reading plan.
3. Identify and evaluate instructional strategies utilizing classroom observations and student assessment outcomes.
4. Evaluate the implementation of a variety of assessments (e.g., interim, formative, summative) aligned with state academic standards and district-adopted curricula.
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Competency 4—Knowledge of structuring and monitoring of a school environment that improves learning for all student populations

  • 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. Identify strategies for maintaining a respectful, student-centered learning environment that provides opportunities for all students.
2. Select and analyze effective practices that value stakeholder perspectives for the development and implementation of procedures and policies that motivate all students, improve student learning, and promote high expectations.
3. Identify professional learning opportunities and strategies that engage faculty in recognizing and understanding varied student needs to close achievement gaps.
4. Select and evaluate strategies that create a positive school climate where policies and procedures address student misconduct in a fair and unbiased manner.
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Competency 5—Knowledge of recruitment, induction, and retention practices to develop a high-performing faculty and staff

  • 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. Analyze processes and methods of hiring, developing, supporting, and retaining an effective, caring faculty with the instructional proficiencies that support the literacy achievement and academic success of the school population.
2. Determine strategies for identifying need-based professional learning designed to improve student achievement (e.g., integration of instructional technologies, evidence-based pedagogy, differentiated instruction).
3. Identify appropriate allocation of resources necessary to engage faculty in ongoing, individual, and collaborative professional learning.
4. Identify strategies for communicating and providing corrective feedback to faculty and staff in situations requiring remediation, support, or personnel actions.
5. Evaluate personal effectiveness through self-reflection, professional learning, and implementation of feedback to support the development of a high-performing faculty and staff.
Notes on Competency 5:

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