Special Education Subject Area Exam Requirements
To fulfill your Special Education exam requirements, you will passing the Content Knowledge exam for your assigned subject area AND the Praxis Core Academics Skills for Educators OR accepted alternative exam prior to pre-service training. Locate your appropriate exam below.
Special Education: Elementary Education
Elementary Education (1-5): Elementary Content Knowledge for Teaching (5001)
Special Education English Language Arts - Middle School
Middle School English/Language Arts (5047)
Special Education Math - Middle School
Middle School Mathematics (5164)
Special Education English Language Arts - High School (6-12)
English Language Arts: Content and Analysis (5039)
Special Education Math- High School (6-12)
Mathematics: Content Knowledge (5165)
Special Education: Elementary Education
Elementary Education (1-5): Elementary Content Knowledge for Teaching (5001)
ETS Interactive Practice Test: When you register for a test, you will also receive a free practice test for the test you are taking.
Special Education English Language Arts - Middle School
Middle School English/Language Arts (5047)
ETS Interactive Practice Test: When you register for a test, you will also receive a free practice test for the test you are taking.
Special Education Math - Middle School
Middle School Mathematics (5169)
ETS Interactive Practice Test: When you register for a test, you will also receive a free practice test for the test you are taking.
Special Education English Language Arts - High School (6-12)
English Language Arts: Content and Analysis (5039)
ETS Interactive Practice Test: When you register for a test, you will also receive a free practice test for the test you are taking.
Special Education Math- High School (6-12)
Mathematics: Content Knowledge (5161)
ETS Interactive Practice Test: When you register for a test, you will also receive a free practice test for the test you are taking.
Praxis Core Academics Skills for Educators
Praxis Core Academics Skills for Educators: 5752
There are three components to this exam; all three will need to have passing scores to meet the requirement.
Core Academics Skills for Educators: Reading: 5713
Core Academics Skills for Educators: Writing: 5723
Core Academics Skills for Educators: Mathematics: 5733
You can meet the Praxis Core requirement by taking the SAT, ACT OR a conferred Masters Degree
You may be eligible for an exemption from the Praxis Core with previous exam scores. See the Praxis Exemptions tab for additional details
Praxis Core Study Resources
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