Review the FELE Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) Subtest 1: Foundational Policies & Practices of School Leadership exam outline, content-area weights and the TeacherPreps school leadership study guide lessons for this exam.

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FELE Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) Subtest 1: Foundational Policies & Practices of School Leadership: Study Guide

Exam facts

Exam: FELE Florida Educational Leadership Examination (FELE) Subtest 1: Foundational Policies & Practices of School Leadership
State / jurisdiction: Florida
Credential area: School principal
Delivery: Computer-based test (CBT)
Questions: approximately 50 multiple-choice questions
Testing time: 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes)
Passing score: 200

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

The TeacherPreps study guide for this exam has 30 lessons organized by chapter, each written for the content areas above. The first lesson, Mission, vision, core values, and priorities, is free to read without a membership.

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What this exam covers

This outline summarizes the content areas in the publisher framework. Use it as a study checklist, and follow the source links below for the full framework.

1. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and best practices that promote a safe and effective learning environment (25%)

Topics to review

Bullying, harassment, and conflict prevention
Access, accommodations, and specialized needs
Security, privacy, and compliance
Physical and emotional safety
Emergency and crisis management
Lawful safety and discipline practices
Sources and application of education law
Rights, due process, and fair procedures
Privacy, confidentiality, and information security
Equal access and nondiscrimination
Disability education and educational plans
Language access and other student needs
Employment, leave, and contractual obligations
Reporting, supervision, and liability
Investigations, misconduct, and complaints
Sexual harassment and Title IX
Cyberbullying, social media, and digital conduct law

2. Knowledge of effective utilization of resources and fiscal management practices that maximize a safe and effective learning environment (25%)

Topics to review

Resources and organizational capacity
Funding sources and restrictions
Needs-based and collaborative budgeting
Equitable allocation and resource alignment
Resource development
Purchasing and financial transactions
Records, reporting, and internal controls
Monitoring budgets and evaluating resource use
Ethical and lawful stewardship
Technology for financial management and business procedures
Multiyear resource plans and annual budgets
Florida Education Finance Program formula factors
Reporting financial information to stakeholders
Balanced budgets and restrictions on moving funds
Lawful operations, facilities, and finance
Ethical use of authority, information, and public resources

3. Knowledge of effective organizational theory, research, and management practices related to school operations that maximize a safe and effective learning environment (30%)

Topics to review

Organizational theory basics
Behavior expectations and positive behavior support
Safety, wellness, and support during crises
Tiered disciplinary measures and student codes of conduct
Student attendance strategies
Organizational design and responsibilities
Time, schedules, and instructional protection
Facilities use and program coordination
Auxiliary and support services
Data and information systems
Technology and communication systems
Operational evaluation and improvement
Student attendance systems and strategies
Physical and emotional safety
Facilities, equipment, and inspections
Security procedures and prevention
Collaborative safety planning
Emergency and crisis management
Health, counseling, and welfare services
Safety communication and external coordination
Lawful safety and discipline practices
Governance roles and authority
Working across organizational boundaries

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 (20%)

Topics to review

Mission, vision, goals, and values
Stakeholder participation and ownership
Evidence and goal selection
Alignment of plans and resources
Policy context and implementation
Resources consulted and critical questions asked when building mission, vision, and goals
Recognizing and celebrating stakeholder contributions
Gathering a useful evidence base
Diagnosing strengths, needs, and gaps
Setting priorities and measurable goals
Collaborative planning and decisions
Designing the improvement plan
Selecting defensible improvement strategies
Managing change and supporting people
Monitoring, evaluating, and revising
Strategic planning process as named steps
Policy and the school’s direction

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Publisher sources

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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