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School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) (6990)
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About this exam
The School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA), test code 6990, is a Praxis assessment for candidates pursuing school leadership licensure, often as principals or other school administrators. Classroom teachers considering a move into leadership may take it as part of their state’s credentialing process. The exam assesses how candidates apply leadership knowledge to school-based situations, rather than simply recall education terminology. Requirements for taking the test and how results are used vary by state, so candidates should confirm current rules with their state licensure agency.
SLLA 6990 includes selected-response questions and constructed-response tasks. Its content covers strategic leadership and school vision, instructional leadership, curriculum and teaching, school climate, ethical and organizational leadership, and engagement with families and the community. Assessment and data-informed improvement are important across these areas: candidates may need to interpret evidence and choose actions that support student learning. Preparation means reviewing the official test framework and practicing how to explain sound decisions in realistic school scenarios, not relying on general teacher-certification review alone.
How to prepare for the SLLA 6990
- Use the current ETS SLLA 6990 study companion to map each content area, then review school vision, mission, curriculum alignment, assessment, and data-informed improvement.
- Practice scenario-based questions under timed conditions. For constructed responses, state a clear leadership action, support it with relevant evidence, and explain how you would monitor its impact.
- After each practice session, identify why the strongest response fits the school context and why alternatives fall short. Check current testing and licensure requirements with ETS and your state agency.
FAQ
Who takes the School Leaders Licensure Assessment?
It is generally taken by people seeking school administrator or principal licensure. Whether it is required, and when candidates may take it, depends on the state and its credentialing rules.
What is the format of SLLA 6990?
The assessment includes selected-response questions and constructed-response tasks. Check the current ETS test information for the latest details about timing and administration.
What subjects are covered on the SLLA?
The exam covers strategic and instructional leadership, curriculum and teaching, school climate, ethical and organizational leadership, and community engagement. Candidates should review the official test framework because it is the best guide to the assessed content.