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Testing Requirements in Pennsylvania

 

Pennsylvania requires assessments of all candidates in basic skills, general knowledge, professional knowledge and subject area knowledge before a certificate may be issued to an applicant.  In this section, you will find the most current information on the test rules, the specific tests required for certification, minimum scores for passing, alternative methods of scoring, advice on preparing for the tests and links to register. Links are also provided at the end of this page to the Student Teacher Assessment information and forms.

 

Contents (click on any link below to view):

 

General Testing Information (PDF)

 

Registration Information (PDF)

 

Advice For Test Takers

 

Testing Requirements by Certificate Type (PDF)  Also refer to Certification Testing and Scores below.

·        Instructional I Certificate

·       Educational Specialist Certificate

·       Administrative Certificate

  • Vocational Certificates
  • Instructional Add-Ons  

Certification Testing and Scores  (PDF) -  updated December 2012  Also refer to Testing Requirements by Certificate Type above.

 

GPA and Praxis Requirements - Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)

Guidelines for Issuing Vouchers for Free Praxis Re-test (PDF)

 

Test News (PDF)

·         New Assessments for New Programs

·         New Program Test Substitutes until April 2, 2012

·         Updated Test Codes and Qualifying Scores effective September 1, 2011

·         Updated Assessment Scheduled for Review in 2011

 
Links to Student Teacher Assessment Forms
Form PDE-430
Student Teacher Assessment
Using The PDE-430 (Word)
Using The PDE-430 (PDF)

PDE-430 (Word)
PDE-430 (PDF)

PDE-430 Electronic Form (Word)
PDE-430A Electronic Form for additional information (Word)