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FELE Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) (084): Study Guide

Exam facts

Exam
FELE Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) (084)
State / jurisdiction
Florida
Credential area
School principal

This assessment has separate components. Their formats, testing times and practice resources are listed below; there is no combined diagnostic on this page.

Content outline by component

Each component has its own framework and study guide. Content-area percentages describe that component, not the full assessment.

FELE Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) Subtest 1: Foundational Policies & Practices of School Leadership: outline and study guide

  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and best practices that promote a safe and effective learning environment (25% of this component)
  • Knowledge of effective utilization of resources and fiscal management practices that maximize a safe and effective learning environment (25% of this component)
  • Knowledge of effective organizational theory, research, and management practices related to school operations that maximize a safe and effective learning environment (30% of this component)
  • 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 (20% of this component)

FELE Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) Subtest 2: Leadership Practices for Student Learning: outline and study guide

  • Knowledge of facilitation of student achievement results aligned with student learning goals and state accountability measures (20% of this component)
  • Knowledge of prioritization of student learning through leadership actions that build and support a learning organization focused on student success and continuous improvement (20% of this component)
  • Knowledge of development and implementation of an instructional framework that aligns school curricula with state standards, instructional strategies, student learning needs, and assessments (20% of this component)
  • Knowledge of structuring and monitoring of a school environment that improves learning for all student populations (20% of this component)
  • Knowledge of recruitment, induction, and retention practices to develop a high-performing faculty and staff (20% of this component)

FELE Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) Subtest 3: Leadership Development: outline and study guide

  • Ability to demonstrate leadership development skills that cultivate emerging school leaders to promote student academic success and well-being (100% of this component)

FELE Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) Subtest 4: Leadership Communication: outline and study guide

  • Ability to utilize multiple means of reciprocal communication focusing on collaboration to promote greater stakeholder engagement around student academic performance and well-being (100% of this component)

Exam components

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Checked November 7, 2026. Content areas and weights come from the exam framework; administrative details come from the publisher test pages.

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