NYSTCE SBL

The NYSTCE test catalog lists it as "109/110 Revised (May 2019) School Building Leader" under the School Leadership Assessments heading. Use that exact title and the 109/110 codes when registering, ordering preparation materials, or searching the official site, since older or unrevised School Building Leader materials may not match the current framework.

The official source pages reviewed here do not state a question count, time limit, or passing score for 109/110. Rather than rely on secondhand numbers, check the official test page and the final framework and study guide for the current structure before you plan your pacing or practice sessions.

The program announced on 04/24/20 that the final framework and study guide for the Revised (May 2019) School Building Leader assessment were available. Both are official preparation materials published by the program. Start with the framework to map the content domains, then use the study guide to see how each domain is described and tested.

Yes. The program announced on 3/15/24 that practice tests for 109/110 Revised (May 2019) School Building Leader assessments were available. Take the practice test after you have reviewed the framework, and treat your results as diagnostic information about which domains need more work rather than as a predicted score.

Registration opened 01/19/21 for the Revised (May 2019) School Building Leader assessment, for testing starting 4/17/2021. If you encounter preparation material or advice describing a different School Building Leader version, confirm which version it addresses, because the revised framework is what the current test is built on.

The program announced on 9/1/26 that online proctoring is available, allowing candidates to test remotely, including from home. Availability can differ by test field, so confirm that online proctoring is offered for 109/110 when you register, and review the official online proctoring information before your appointment.

Read the framework first so you know the domains and their relative emphasis, then study the official study guide descriptions of what each domain covers. Take the practice test once your review is underway, analyze missed items by domain, and revisit the weakest areas. Build written responses around evidence and concrete school-level actions rather than general leadership slogans.

Studying from generic leadership books without the official framework, skipping the practice test, and preparing only for recall instead of scenario-based decision making. Leadership assessments typically ask you to choose and justify actions in realistic school situations, so practice explaining why one response is stronger than another, and always tie your reasoning back to the domain descriptions.

No. This is independent study material written for candidates searching for information about the School Building Leader assessment. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the NYSTCE program, Pearson, or the New York State Education Department. Always confirm registration, scheduling, fees, and scoring details on the official NYSTCE website.