Beginning Teachers Examination

What are the testing requirements for teacher certification in Kentucky?
The requirements for teacher certification are mandated by KRS 161.030 and 16 KAR 2:010. Applicants for teacher certification must:

PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING AND TEACHING **
Certification Area	PRAXIS II Specialty Exams	Test Code	Passing Score	Testing Information
Elementary (P-5)	Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades K-6	0522	161: effective 9/1/03	Testing Preparation
Middle School Grades 5-9	Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades 5-9	0523	"	Testing Preparation
Secondary Grades 8-12	Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades 8-12	0524	"	Testing Preparation
P-12 or All grade certificates Select one	Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades K-6 Or	0522	"	Testing Preparation
	Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades 5-9 Or	0523	"	Testing Preparation
	Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades 8-12	0524	"	Testing Preparation
Certification Area	PRAXIS II Specialty Exams	Test Code	Passing Score	Testing Information
IECE, EARLY ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood (B-P) Test Takers of this area ARE NOT required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching	Kentucky Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education Test	IECE	150	Registration Form
Early Elementary (P-5)	Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment	0011	163	Testing Preparation
Middle School (5-9)	Middle School Mathematics Middle School Science Middle School English Middle School Social Studies	0069	143	Testing Preparation
		0439	139
		0049	153
		0089	144
Certification Area	PRAXIS II Specialty Exams	Test Code	Passing Score	Testing Information
GRADES 5-12
Business and Marketing Education (5-12)	Business Education Test	0100	580	Testing Preparation
Agriculture (5-12)	Agriculture	0700	TBD	Testing Preparation
Family and Consumer Sciences (5-12)	Home Economics Education Test	0120	570	Testing Preparation
Technology Education (5-12)	Technology Education Test	0050	600	Testing Preparation
Certification Area	PRAXIS II Specialty Exams	Test Code	Passing Score	Testing Information
SECONDARY
Biological Science (8-12)	Biology: Content Knowledge, Part 1 and Biology: Content Essays	0231	156	Testing Preparation
Biological Science (8-12)		0233	141	Testing Preparation
English (8-12)	English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge and English Language, Literature and Composition Essays	0041	160	Testing Preparation
English (8-12)		0042	155	Testing Preparation
Social Studies (8-12)	Social Studies: Content Knowledge and Social Studies: Interpretation of Materials	0081	151	Testing Preparation
Social Studies (8-12)		0083	155	Testing Preparation
Mathematics (8-12)	Mathematics: Content Knowledge and Mathematics Proofs, Models and Problems, Part 1	0061	125	Testing Preparation
Mathematics (8-12)		0063	141	Testing Preparation
Physical Science (8-12)	General Science: Content Knowledge, Part2 and either Chemistry: Content Knowledge or Physics: Content Knowledge	0432	146	Testing Preparation
		0241	138
		0261	114
Chemistry (8-12)	General Science: Content Knowledge, Part 2 and Chemistry: Content Knowledge	0432	146	Testing Preparation
Chemistry (8-12)		0241	138	Testing Preparation
Physics (8-12)	General Science: Content Knowledge, Part 2 and Physics: Content Knowledge	0432	146	Testing Preparation
Physics (8-12)		0261	114	Testing Preparation
Earth /Space Science (8-12)	General Science: Content Knowledge, Part 2 and Earth Science: Content Knowledge	0432	146	Testing Preparation
Earth /Space Science (8-12)		0571	TBD	Testing Preparation
Certification Area	PRAXIS II Specialty Exams	Test Code	Passing Score	Testing Information
ALL GRADE LEVELS
Theater (P-12)	Theatre	0640	TBD	Testing Preparation
Art (P-12)	Art: Content Knowledge and Art Making	0133	154	Testing Preparation
Art (P-12)	Art: Content Knowledge and Art Making	0131	154	Testing Preparation
English as a Second Language (P-12)	Teaching English as a Second Language	0360	620	Testing Preparation
French (P-12)	French: Content Knowledge and French: Productive Language Skill	0173	159	Testing Preparation
French (P-12)		0171	167	Testing Preparation
German (P-12)	German: Content Knowledge	0181	157	Testing Preparation
Health (P-12)	>Health Education	0550	630	Testing Preparation
Latin (P-12)	Latin	0600	630	Testing Preparation
Instructional Music (P-12) Integrated Music (P-12)	Music: Content Knowledge and Music: Concepts and Processes	0113	150	Testing Preparation
Instructional Music (P-12) Integrated Music (P-12)		0111	145	Testing Preparation
Physical Education (P-12)	Physical Education: Content Knowledge and Physical Education: Movement Forms–Analysis and Design	0091	147	Testing Preparation
Physical Education (P-12)		0092	151	Testing Preparation
School Media Librarian (P-12)	* Library Media Specialist Test	0310	TBD	Testing Preparation
Spanish (P-12)	Spanish Content Knowledge and Spanish Productive Language Skills	0191	160	Testing Preparation
Spanish (P-12)		0192	158	Testing Preparation
Speech/Media Communications (P-12)	Speech Communication	0220	TBD	Testing Preparation
Certification Area	PRAXIS II Specialty Exams	Test Code	Passing Score	Testing Information
Special Education
Communication Disorders (P-12)	Application of Core Principles Across Categories of Disability and Speech Language Pathology	0352	146	Testing Preparation
Communication Disorders (P-12)		0330	600	Testing Preparation
Learning Behavior Disorders (P-12)	Application of Core Principles Across Categories of Disability and Teaching Students with Behavioral Disorders/Emotional Disturbances	0352	146	Testing Preparation
Learning Behavior Disorders (P-12)		0371	157	Testing Preparation
Moderate & Severe Disabilities (P-12)	Application of Core Principles Across Categories of Disability and Teaching Students with Mental Retardation	0352	146	Testing Preparation
Moderate & Severe Disabilities (P-12)		0321	146	Testing Preparation
Hearing Impaired (P-12)	Application of Core Principles Across Categories of Disability And Education of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students	0352	146	Testing Preparation
Hearing Impaired (P-12)		0271	167	Testing Preparation
Hearing Impaired with Sign Proficiency (P-12)	Application of Core Principles Across Categories of Disability And Education of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Students Or Education Sign Skills Evaluations Or Sign Communication: Proficiency Overview	0352	146	Testing Preparation
		0271	167
		ESSE	Intermediate Level
		SCPI	Intermediate Level
Visually Impaired (P-12)	Application of Core Principles Across Categories of Disability And Teaching Students with Visual Impairments	0352	146	Testing Preparation
Visually Impaired (P-12)		0280	660	Testing Preparation

Questions and Answers

What is the effective date of my Statement of Eligibility or Certificate?
This is governed by 16 KAR 4:050.

Do the assessments have to be passed before an individual can receive the Statement of Eligibility?
YES! Prior to receiving a Statement of Eligibility, an applicant must have a passing score on all assessments required in each content area for which certification is requested.

How long are the tests valid?
Scores on tests completed more than five years prior to application for certification shall not be acceptable.

Who will receive the test results?
Educational Testing Service (ETS), the agency that administers the PRAXIS tests, permits an examinee to designate three score recipients. Applicants for certification must designate the Education Professional Standards Board (R7283) as one of the score recipients. The examinee also receives a copy of the scores. Additional reports may be obtained for an additional fee.

What are the fees?
Each assessment has a fee that is paid to ETS. The Registration Bulletin contains the fees for each assessment. EPSB does not receive any portion of this fee.

Are special conditions available for the disabled?
Kentucky administers tests according to the policies prescribed by ETS concerning special conditions and arrangements for disabled individuals. Please refer to the ETS Registration Bulletin for information. Any resident of the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico with a physical, emotional or learning disability that would prevent him/her from taking the tests under normal conditions may request special arrangements from ETS.

What if I come from another state?
Candidates eligible for a Kentucky teaching certificate through interstate agreements with other states shall successfully complete all tests required for all content areas for which certification is requested. Two years of appropriate teaching experience outside Kentucky will waive the test and internship requirements.

Do I have to take the PLT if I am seeking a certificate in special education?
As of September 23, 2002, new teachers seeking a certificate in special education no longer need to take the PLT. This is due to an immediate waiver provided by the notice of intent to amend 16 KAR 6:010.
At this time, new teachers making application for a special education certificate and another area (i.e., Elementary Education and Special Education) will still need to take the PLT.

* The EPSB, by emergency waiver of 16 KAR 6:010, has temporarily suspended the use of the library media specialist test due to validity problems. Applicants are encouraged to contact either the certification officer at a teacher preparation institution or the Division of Testing and Research at the EPSB, regarding any update on reinstatement of passing scores on the test.