NYSTCE SDL

It is the School District Leader assessment listed in the NYSTCE School Leadership Assessments table under test code 103/104. The same table lists 109/110 School Building Leader and 105/106 School District Business Leader as separate assessments, so 103/104 is not interchangeable with the building-level test.

The NYSTCE test list does not state the number of questions or the time limit for 103/104. Those details belong to the test-specific page and framework. Open the School District Leader entry from the Tests table and read the test overview before you build a pacing plan.

The public test list does not describe item formats for 103/104, so do not assume a format from another leadership test. The test-specific framework and preparation materials identify the formats actually used. Confirm there before purchasing prep materials or practicing a particular question type.

The test list does not publish a passing score for 103/104. Score scales and passing standards are maintained on the test-specific page and in NYSTCE score-reporting policies. Check those official pages rather than relying on a score you remember from an earlier version of the assessment.

Retake rules are not stated in the NYSTCE test list. They appear in the program policies, which also cover registration and score reporting. Review the Policies section before you register so you understand any waiting period, re-registration step, or fee that applies to a second attempt.

No fee for 103/104 appears in the test list. Fees are shown when you select the test and begin registration. Confirm the current amount in your registration cart before paying, and check the refund policy in the Policies section if your plans change.

NYSTCE states that testing requirements depend on certification type. The test list is not a personalized requirement check. Use the What tests do I need to take? guidance and confirm with the New York State Education Department before you spend money on registration or preparation for the district leader assessment.

Start with the current 103/104 framework, then the official study guide, then a practice test. Use the results to target weak areas rather than rereading everything. Check whether a Right Start course is offered for this test; NYSTCE describes Right Start as available for select tests, not all of them.

They are separate rows in the School Leadership Assessments table: 109/110 is School Building Leader, marked Revised May 2019, and 103/104 is School District Leader. The revision label on 109/110 does not automatically apply to 103/104. Use the framework for the exact test you must take.

Assuming an older test structure still applies. The NYSTCE site shows active revisions and retirements elsewhere, such as ATAS 095 testing through 8/9/2026 and science tests renumbered for 1/27/2026 and after. No revision date is posted for 103/104, so verify the current framework rather than relying on memory.