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INDIANA TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSING
Praxis I: Academic Skills Assessments Pre-Professional Skills Tests
(PPST) and Praxis II: Subject Assessments/Specialty Area Tests Information
Sheet
WHY IS TESTING REQUIRED?
The Indiana legislature mandates that all applicants for the initial
Indiana teaching license must complete testing. The Indiana Professional
Standards Board, the licensing agency for Indiana, has validated the Praxis
I: Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST-Reading, Writing, and Mathematics)
and the Praxis II Subject Assessments/Specialty Area Tests (knowledge of
teaching areas) for use as the state mandated licensing exams.
DO THE TESTS HAVE TO BE RETAKEN?
If the PPST was completed, and scores were obtained that meet
the State licensing requirements, the tests do not need to be retaken.
Only tests that were not passed at the higher scores have to be retaken.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Register Online:
Registration for the Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) can be completed on the Internet.
How to register Online
Phone: If you have previously registered for any Praxis Series test call 800-772-9476. A $40 fee plus the registration and test fees and applicable surcharges will be charged to your American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa account.
Fee
Waiver: If you are receiving financial aid and are an enrolled
undergraduate or graduate student and meet the income guidelines, you
may be eligible for a fee waiver. More information on fee waiver.
What If You Don't Pass the First Time
The new Praxis Diagnostic Preparation Program offers:
- Detailed, customized feedback based on your test results
- Expanded personal test results
- Personalized study plan
- Study materials from the makers of the tests
- Strategies for reducing test anxiety
WHERE ARE THE PRAXIS I PRE-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TEST AND PRAXIS II
SUBJECT ASSESSMENTS/SPECIALTY AREA TESTS ADMINISTERED?
The Praxis I PPST and Praxis II Specialty Area tests are administered
on the Valparaiso University, Purdue Calumet and Notre Dame University as well as other sites throughout the United States.
Test
Centers
Computerized Test Centers
PRAXIS I PRE-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TEST (PPST)
WHAT IS THE PRAXIS I PRE-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TEST (PPST)?
The PRAXIS I Pre-Professional Skills Tests (the PPST) is a series of tests developed to assess basic proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics. The skills tested include the ability to understand, analyze and evaluate written messages, to solve mathematical problems with skills and knowledge acquired through secondary school, and to write effectively.
WHAT ARE THE STANDARDS FOR SATISFYING THE PPST FOR LICENSURE?
For Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education
Code |
Test Name |
PPST SCALE |
10710 |
Reading: |
176 or Above |
20720 |
Writing: |
172 or Above |
10730 |
Mathematics: |
175 or Above |
WHAT IS THE COST OF THE PRAXIS I PRE-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TEST (PPST)?
For fees click
on the following link: PRAXIS Service and Test Fees
HOW DO STUDENTS REGISTER CORRECTLY FOR THE PRAXIS I PRE-PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS TEST (PPST)?
Register Online:
Registration for the Pre-Professional Skills Tests (PPST) can be completed on the Internet.
Phone: If you have previously registered for any Praxis Series test call 800-772-9476. A $40 fee plus the registration and test fees and applicable surcharges will be charged to your American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa account.
Fee Waiver: If you are receiving financial aid and are an enrolled undergraduate or graduate student and meet the income guidelines, you may be eligible for a fee waiver.
Complete the registration form with the attending university code Purdue NC code #A1640 (codes provided in the "Bulletin on starting on page 54). The university code is not required when registering online; however, Purdue University North Central must be selected as the recipient institution.
If you do not release your scores to Purdue North Central the licensing office will not be able to process your license application until a report issued by ETS has been received.
Register for Reading
(10710) and Mathematics (10730) in the first session and Writing (20720) in the
second session. Be careful to place exam requests within the proper session. If
you have a disability and an accommodation is warranted, you may request a
nonstandard test administration.
PRAXIS II: SUBJECT ASSESSMENTS/SPECIALTY AREA TESTS
WHAT ARE THE PRAXIS II SUBJECT ASSESSMENTS/SPECIALTY AREA TESTS?
The Praxis II administered by the Educational Testing Service consist
of specialty area tests. These tests measure understanding of the content
and methods applicable to the separate subject areas.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO STUDY FOR THE PRAXIS II?
It is recommended that one become familiar with the tests by reviewing
Tests at a Glance available on the Praxis II specialty area tests. Copies
can be downloaded and
reviewed from the web site at http://www.ets.org/praxis/
HOW DOES ONE REGISTER CORRECTLY FOR THE PRAXIS II SPECIALTY AREA
TESTS?
The two tests required for elementary
education majors and early childhood education majors are:
10011 Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment and #20300 Reading
Specialist.
To avoid disqualification, refer to instructions. Complete items on the registration
form with attending university code Purdue NC code #A1640. Scores must be released to Purdue North Central (code #R1640) at the time of registration. The university code is not required when registering online; however, Purdue University North Central must be selected as the recipient institution. If you do not release your scores to Purdue North Central the licensing office will not be able to process your license application until an ETS report has been received.
MAY MORE THAN ONE SPECIALTY AREA TEST BE TAKEN ON THE SAME TEST DATE
WHEN SEEKING INDIANA LICENSURE?
It is possible to schedule more than one
Specialty Area Test per test date.
WHAT ARE THE COSTS OF THE PRAXIS II?
For fees click on the
following link: PRAXIS Service and Test Fees
WHAT ARE THE STANDARDS FOR SATISFYING THE PRAXIS II?
Specialty Examination:
Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education
| Code |
Test Name |
Qualifying Score |
| 10011 |
Elementary Education: Curriculum,
Instruction and Assessment |
165 |
20300 |
Reading Specialist |
370 |
OTHER GENERAL QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PRAXIS I PPST AND THE PRAXIS II SPECIALTY AREA TESTS
WHERE CAN INFORMATION BE OBTAINED REGARDING THE PRE-PROFESSIONAL
SKILLS TESTS (PPST) AND THE PRAXIS II SPECIALTY AREA TESTS?
Visit the Praxis
Series Online for instant information.
HOW DO I MEET REGISTRATION DEADLINES?
The regular registration close dates and the late registration close
dates are NOT dates for the postmarking of the application. They
are the dates by which the application must be RECEIVED by ETS.
WHERE DO STUDENTS GO FOR ANSWERS TO TESTING REQUIREMENT QUESTIONS?
After having read this article carefully, contact the Education Office,
TECH 205, 219-785-5485.
WHERE DO STUDENTS GO FOR OTHER QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PRAXIS I
PRE-PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TESTS (PPST) AND THE PRAXIS II SPECIALTY AREA TESTS?
Contact the Educational Testing Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
toll free at 1-800- 772-9476 or by e-mail (praxis@ets.org).
Hearing impaired students who use a telephone/typewriter (TTY) may call
1-800-275-1391.
WHAT TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR EXAMINEES WITH DISABILITIES?
A student with a disability should follow the
instructions in the Bulletin page 6 providing documentation as required by Educational Testing
Service in order to qualify for special accommodations of his/her disability.
Then, the candidate should take the appropriate tests. If the candidate
has done the preceding but still has not successfully passed the tests,
he/she should call the Indiana Professional Standards Board at (317) 232-9010
if he/she wishes to pursue a proficiency evaluation on the basis of that
disability. There is a specific process to follow that includes submitting
a documentation packet. The packet is submitted when all required tests
with necessary accommodations have been completed. Student teaching and
all teacher education requirements must also be met, as well as posting
of a degree.
WHAT TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR EXAMINEES WHOSE PRIMARY
LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH?
For those examinees for which English is a second language, refer to
the Bulletin page 8. These candidates qualify for extra testing time.
DO YOU PREFER TO TAKE THE COMPUTER-BASED TEST, OR IS AN ADDITIONAL
TEST DATE NEEDED?
No Praxis II Specialty Exams are offered at CBT
Test Centers.
A score report will be mailed to you from the Educational Testing Service.
If you have questions regarding passing scores, contact the Education Office
at 219-785-5485, e-mail dcombs@pnc.edu. Do not contact the Indiana Professional Standards Board.
WHAT IS THE PROCEDURE IF PURDUE UNIVERSITY NORTH CENTRAL
IS NOT CODED ON THE REGISTRATION AND SCORE REPORTS ARE NOT
SENT TO THE UNIVERSITY?
Scores will need to be reordered through the Educational Testing Service.
Be sure to specify the code R1640 for Purdue North Central when reordering
by telephone or web site. The cost is $40
NOTE: Any questions? Contact Educational Testing Service online or call toll free at 1- 800-772-9476, or 1-609-771-7395, or by e-mail (praxis@ets.org).
Hearing impaired students who use a TTY may call at 1-800-275-1391. Additional
assistance is available through the Purdue University North Central Elementary
Education Office, 1401 S US 421, Westville, IN 46391, TECH 205, (219) 785-5485.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
HOW CAN ONE OBTAIN A LIMITED LICENSE BECAUSE OF A TEST DEFICIENCY?
(A Limited License must be requested by the employing school corporation.)
Testing Deficiency:
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After September 1, 1999, a school may receive a limited license for testing
only if the applicant has completed a 1999 calendar year program, passed
the Specialty Area exam, taken all three portions of the PPST and has failed
one or more parts, and taken and failed at least one PPST portion after
September 1, 1999.<
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This license may be renewed for another year if the candidate has retaken
the test(s) within the school year.
HOW DOES ONE OBTAIN THE RENEWABLE LIMITED LICENSE FOR FAILURE
TO MEET MINIMUM COMPETENCY IN TESTING?
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School superintendents have these limited license applications.
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Individuals cannot apply for this renewable limited license themselves.
Application must be through the school superintendent who wishes to hire
this candidate. Superintendents submit these applications to the Indiana
Division of Professional Standards.
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