SLLA (6990) Practice Test

The School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) is part of the licensing process for school superintendents, principals, and school leaders. The testing requirements vary by state, so it’s essential to know the rules in your area before taking the SLLA test.

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SLLA 6990 Test Outline

The SLLA test contains 120 selected-response questions and 4 constructed-response questions, and you will be given a 4-hour time limit.

There are several different forms of selected-response questions, any combination of which may appear on the exam:

• Single-selection multiple-choice
• Selecting ALL correct answers from a list of choices
• Selecting the correct answer from a drop-down menu
• Clicking parts of a graphic such as a map or a chart
• Dragging and dropping answers into a targeted area on the screen

The test is split into seven content categories:

I. Strategic Leadership (20 questions)

The questions in this category test your knowledge of the following:

• Mission, vision, goals, and core values
• Shared commitments to implement the vision and goals
• Continuous improvement toward vision and goals

II. Instructional Leadership (27 questions)

The questions in this category test your knowledge of the following:

• Professional development and building capacity
• Rigorous curriculum and instruction
• Assessment and accountability

III. Climate and Cultural Leadership (22 questions)

The questions in this category test your knowledge of the following:

• Community of care and support for teachers of care and support for teachers
• Equity and cultural responsiveness
• Community of care and support for students

IV. Ethical Leadership (19 questions)

The questions in this category test your knowledge of the following:

• Ethical and legal behavior
• Ethical values and beliefs

V. Organizational Leadership (16 questions)

The questions in this category test your knowledge of the following:

• Managing operational systems
• Aligning and obtaining fiscal and human resources
• Protecting the welfare and safety of students and staff

VI. Community Engagement Leadership (16 questions)

The questions in this category test your knowledge of the following:

• Collaborate with families and other community members
• Community interests and needs
• Maximizing community resources

VII. Analysis Constructed Response (4 questions)

The questions in this category test your knowledge of the following:

• The strategic planning process
• Interpreting multiple sources of data
• Implementing a rigorous and standards-curriculum
• Acting with cultural competence
• Modelling ethical and legal behavior

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SLLA 6990 Registration

You can register for the test online or by mail, and you will be able to choose whether you take the test online from home or in-person at a testing center.

At the time of registration, you will need to pay the $425 examination fee.

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Test Day

In-person Testing

You should arrive at the testing center at least 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. Once you arrive, you will be asked to sign in and provide a valid form of government-issued photo ID.

Once you have been approved and checked in, you will be asked to place all personal items (cell phone, books, bags/purses, notes, watches, wallet, etc.) in a secure locker. If you wear eyeglasses, they may be momentarily removed for inspection before you enter the testing room.

At the scheduled exam time, you will be led into the testing room, given a brief tutorial on the testing setup, and begin your exam.

Remote Testing

Before test day, you should run a ProctorU equipment check to ensure that your system is capable of administering your test.

On exam day, you should check in to the testing system about 30 minutes early. You must ensure that all browsers and applications that are not needed to take the exam are closed and that you are not running any screen-sharing apps or programs.

Once you are logged in, a remote proctor will ask you to provide a valid form of government-issued photo ID, and you will be asked to scan your surroundings with your webcam to ensure that no prohibited items are present.

Once the proctor has checked you in, they will go over the rules and procedures for testing and provide a short tutorial on the online testing system. Your exam will begin after the tutorial has ended and the proctor has confirmed you are ready to begin.

SLLA 6990 Exam Scores

The score you need to pass the exam differs depending on which state you take it in and which profession you take it for, but most states require a passing score of 151.

Receiving Your Scores

Your SLLA scores are accessible via your SLS account.

For multiple-choice questions, the scoring is complete on the day of the exam, but for written responses, the scoring may not be completed for up to 10 days.

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By Eric Richter

Eric is the Product Development Manager responsible for developing and updating the Mometrix Teacher Certification and K-12 products. Eric has a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a master’s of education in Teaching ESOL.