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What’s on the Test?
The Florida Educational Leadership Examination contains 100 multiple-choice questions and two essays, and you’ll be timed at ~5 hours for the full test.
The exam is split into four subtests, which can be taken in separate testing sessions or all at once.
1. Foundational Policies & Practices of School Leadership
50 multiple-choice questions | 1.5 hours
- Local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and best practices that promote a safe and effective learning environment
- Utilization of resources and fiscal management practices that maximize a safe and effective learning environment
- Organizational theory, research, and management practices related to school operations
- Data-driven decision-making processes to support school vision, mission, and improvement priorities
2. Leadership Practices for Student Learning
50 multiple-choice questions | 1.5 hours
- Facilitating student achievement results aligned with student learning goals and state accountability measures
- Prioritizing student learning through leadership actions that build and support a learning organization focused on student success and continuous improvement
- Developing and implementing an instructional framework aligned to state standards, instructional strategies, student needs, and assessments
- Structuring and monitoring a school environment that improves learning for all student populations
- Recruitment, induction, and retention practices to develop a high-performing faculty and staff
3. Leadership Development
1 essay | 1 hour 15 minutes
You’re being tested on how well you can demonstrate effective leadership development practices. Specifically, they’re looking at how you might cultivate and support emerging school leaders in ways that promote student academic achievement and overall well-being.
4. Leadership Communication
1 essay | 1 hour
You’re being tested on how effectively you can use reciprocal communication strategies to foster collaboration. Specifically, they’re looking at how you would engage stakeholders in meaningful two-way communication to support student academic performance and overall well-being.
How to Register
To get started with the registration process, you’ll need to create an FTCE/FELE account on their website. You can then register for the exam via your account.
How the Exam is Scored
The FELE test is scored using a scaled scoring method. Here’s how it works:
For every question you answer correctly, you get one point added to your raw score. At the end of the test, your final raw score will be converted to a scaled score.
The reason your raw score is converted to a scaled score is because everyone that takes the test is given a slightly different set of questions. Since everyone has a different arrangement of questions, and because some questions are harder than others, converting your raw score to a scaled score ensures a more even playing field.
FAQs
How many questions are on the FELE exam?
The exam contains 100 multiple-choice questions and two essays.
What is the time limit for the FELE exam?
The exam is timed at ~5 hours in total.
What is the passing score for the FELE exam?
You’ll need to get a final scaled score of at least 200 on each subtest, as well as a total essay score of at least 6.
How much does the FELE exam cost?
The testing fee is $215.
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