AEPA Principal 181 & 281 Study Guide 2027–2028 | Arizona Principal Certification Exam Prep, Subtests I and II, 200 Questions (PDF)

Prepare for both parts of the Arizona principal certification exam in one guide: AEPA Principal Subtest I (181) and Subtest II (281). Every section follows the official subareas and objectives, the written performance assignments are taught step by step, and both practice tests mirror the 50 selected-response questions of each real subtest.

What's Inside

• Exam overview: 50 selected-response questions and 2 written performance assignments per subtest, test-center and online-proctored timing, the 240 passing score on each subtest, score reports and retakes

• Subtest I: shared vision and continuous improvement planning, Arizona school governance and advocacy, communication and community partnerships, Arizona school finance and budgeting, facilities, safety and crisis management, school law, special populations and professional ethics

• Subtest II: school culture and high expectations, student behavior and family engagement, the instructional program and diverse learners, assessment, data use and accountability, professional learning and supervision, organizational management, change and human resources

• All four written assignment types (Planning for Improved Student Success, Management Problem Solving, School Data, Student Populations): scoring criteria, a planning template, time budgeting, illustrative prompts, annotated outlines and model response excerpts

• Quick-reference tables, flows and diagrams, plus Leadership Scenarios, Legal Landmarks, Arizona Connections, Data Checks and Common Traps in every chapter

• Study schedules (4, 8 and 12 weeks), FAQs and test-taking strategies

• 2 practice tests of 100 questions each (50 Subtest I + 50 Subtest II), 200 scenario-based questions total, with a complete answer key and an explanation for every question

Format

• Instant digital download (PDF), 8.5 × 11 in

• Clickable table of contents

• Print it or study on a tablet, laptop or phone

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This is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Pearson, the Arizona Educator Proficiency Assessments program or the Arizona Department of Education.