Assessments
Assessments
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Wisconsin state statutes, the Department of Public Instruction and the CESA 7 Teacher Development Center require candidates pursuing licensure to pass standardized tests in order to receive the endorsement of the program. Tests vary by licensure area. Some of the common tests and resources can be found in the sections below.
You can click on the name of the test to get to the main homepage of each site and click on the button to get to the page that will help you register for your test.
Important Update: The DPI has adopted a new test that will be replacing the 5146 for the K-9 Elementary/Middle licensure. The old test will be discontinued as of August 31, 2025. The new test will be the 5001 Elementary Education with cut scores for each section.
Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (5018)
1777 - Early Childhood, Regular Education
1809 - Early Childhood, Special Education
Elementary Education: Content Knowledge (5001)
2088 - K-9 Elem/Middle Regular Education
Middle School Content Knowledge (5146)
1777 - K-9 Elem/Middle Regular Education
English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362)
1395 - English as a Second Language
Social Studies (5581)
Praxis II - Mathematics (5165)
1400 - 4-12 Mathematics
2801 - K-12 Cross-Cat. Special Education (TBD)
(TBD)
Important Update: Starting on September 1, Wisconsin will be changing to the 890 version of the FoRT. This is the nationwide test. The content will not be much different, but there is a benefit to taking this version, as after three unsuccessful attempts, the scholar will not need to pay for subsequent attempts. Registration opens on July 15, 2025.
Who Takes It?
The FoRT Website has a FoRT Prep Materials Page that has a wealth of information, including test specifications, sample questions, test-taking strategies, sample multiple choices questions, sample open response questions, interactive preparation materials, videos, and traditional practice tests.
As of January 31, 2014,
all initial educator applicants for early childhood, elementary/regular education, special education, reading teacher, and reading specialist must pass the Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test.
all add-on educator scholars in our program
In short, assume you have to take it unless your program is listed in the "Exceptions (Who Doesn't Take It)" section.
Exceptions (Who Doesn't Take It)
Add-on Scholars who would have needed to take the FoRT in their original license area.
1400 - 4-12 Mathematics
1365 - K-12 ESL
1395 - K-12 Spanish
2300 - English Language Arts
2700 - Social Studies
2600 - Science
Test Preparation Resources
Test Preparation Resources
Most test websites offer a combination of free and paid resources that will help you study for your test. We tend to recommend 240tutoring.com, which gives our scholars a special rate for registering through us. We do not profit from this arrangement. If you'd like to take advantage of the special rate, contact jwildenberg@cesa7.org and he will invite you.
Watch the videos below for general test-taking advice from Pearson.
The American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages exams are required for those pursuing 1365 K-12 Spanish licensure and those adding a bilingual, bicultural supplemental license to the primary license area. Below you will see the requirements for scholars completing each program.
1365 - K-12 Spanish
Aspiring World Language teachers must complete the following assessments as directed by the State Superintendent:
ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI)
Required Score: Advanced-Low
ACTFL Written Proficiency Test (WPT)
Required Score: Advanced-Low
ACTFL English
Required Score: Advanced Low
1023 - Bilingual/Bicultural Supplemental
Aspiring bilingual teachers must complete the following assessments as set forth by the Teacher Development Center:
ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview
Required Score: Advanced-Mid
ACTFL Written Proficiency Test
Required Score: Advanced-Mid
ACTFL English
Required Score: Advanced Low
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