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Passing the Principal as Instructional Leader TExES Exam: Keys to Certification and School Leadership
The premier guide to acing the exam―completely revised!
The toughest test in Texas has been updated―and so has this best-selling preparation book. As you explore each element of the exam’s new structure―eleven competencies within six domains―you’ll make the transition from thinking like a teacher to reflecting, reacting, and responding like a learner-centered principal. Features of the third edition
The toughest test in Texas has been updated―and so has this best-selling preparation book. As you explore each element of the exam’s new structure―eleven competencies within six domains―you’ll make the transition from thinking like a teacher to reflecting, reacting, and responding like a learner-centered principal. Features of the third edition
192 pages, Paperback
Published February 22, 2019
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October 14, 2025
Review: Passing the Principal as Instructional Leader TExES Exam: Keys to Certification and School Leadership by Elaine L. Wilmore
I really did enjoy this book, even though it’s one I had to read with my eyes instead of listening to! Elaine Wilmore’s positivity and humor throughout made the material much more engaging than I expected for a test prep book. It’s clear she has a wealth of experience in educational leadership, and her perspective helps readers think about the exam—and the role of a principal—in a meaningful, reflective way.
That said, the book is a little outdated, even in its latest edition. Some domains and competencies have been updated since publication, and it still mentions the exam being offered on paper on a Saturday, which is no longer the case. Still, the overall concepts, strategies, and leadership mindset she emphasizes are very useful.
It’s a good resource for anyone preparing for the TExES Principal as Instructional Leader exam—especially for thinking about questions from a leader’s perspective rather than just memorizing content. I’m hopeful this book will help me approach my exams with more confidence!
I really did enjoy this book, even though it’s one I had to read with my eyes instead of listening to! Elaine Wilmore’s positivity and humor throughout made the material much more engaging than I expected for a test prep book. It’s clear she has a wealth of experience in educational leadership, and her perspective helps readers think about the exam—and the role of a principal—in a meaningful, reflective way.
That said, the book is a little outdated, even in its latest edition. Some domains and competencies have been updated since publication, and it still mentions the exam being offered on paper on a Saturday, which is no longer the case. Still, the overall concepts, strategies, and leadership mindset she emphasizes are very useful.
It’s a good resource for anyone preparing for the TExES Principal as Instructional Leader exam—especially for thinking about questions from a leader’s perspective rather than just memorizing content. I’m hopeful this book will help me approach my exams with more confidence!
November 3, 2021
This was ok. A lot of strategies and not enough digging into the details, but some of it was relevant.
May 22, 2023
This was less of a study guide and more of an interpretation of the administrator standards.
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