Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) Teacher Certification
The Oklahoma State Department of Education is the education agency of the State of Oklahoma that determines the policies and directing the administration and supervision of the public school system of Oklahoma. Click on the icon to the left to launch the Teacher Certification Page. You may also contact them at 405-521-3337 with any certification questions.
Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA)
The Oklahoma Office of Educational Quality and Accountability is your resource for information regarding Oklahoma Certification Examinations. You will find information about required assessments and study resources. Information about the PPAT is located here.
Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators (CEOE) Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT)
Emergency Certified Teachers are required to pass a subject area competency test. Passing the OSAT is one of the choices to satisfy this requirement. Information about the OSAT (Oklahoma Subject Area Test) is located on this page. If you choose to take the OSAT, you will register for your examination using this site.
Praxis Subject Assessments
***UPDATE, 04/16/2024 - OSDE is now accepting the Praxis Subject Assessment again.
Emergency Certified Teachers are required to a subject area competency test. Passing the Praxis subject assessment is one of the choices to satisfy this requirement. Information about assessments available to Oklahoma teachers can be found on this page. If you choose to take the Praxis subject assessment, you will register for your examination using this site.
OKCPS Resource Click HERE
This resource is designed specifically for our emergency and alternatively certified teachers and anyone who supports them. It includes FAQs about the process and testing resources.