Clarion University of Pennsylvania
College of Education and Human Services
ATTENTION:
ETS Opens Registration for Praxis Computer-Delivered Tests:
Educational Testing Service today announced that teacher candidates can now register for computer-delivered Praxis II tests through Prometric toll-free at (800)853-6773 or online at
Registration is open for the following Praxis II titles with administration beginning on October 12, 2010:
- Elementary Education:Content Knowledge
- Elementary Education:Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
- French: World Language
- German: World Language
- Spanish: World Language
The two Elementary Education tests will be available for continuous administration while the Praxis II World Language test will be administrated during four windows in 2010-2011.
Policy for Praxis II Tests and Student Teaching
Effective: December 8, 2010
Attention:
Effective December 8, 2010, the policy for Praxis II tests and student teaching involves redesigning the second student teaching course to include the required objective - candidates will pass the appropriate Praxis II exam(s) as part of the second student teaching course. The exam(s) will be completed before or during the student teaching course/placement. The specifics of this new policy are:
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All candidates must take the required Praxis II exam(s) and present a copy of the registration or seat ticket to the Office of Field Services before beginning their student teaching semester.
- If a test is not passed the candidate must register to take the test again during the student teaching semester.
- Candidates will not pass the second student teaching placement/course until they have successfully completed the Praxis II exam(s).
- Once the candidate has passed the exam(s), he or she must report the passing scores to the Office of Field services.
In the case of failure at the end of the second student teaching course, these options will be available to the student:
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Receive an Incomplete (I) in the second student teaching course which will maintain the option to complete the bachelor’s degree in education and teacher certification. This Incomplete can be held for one semester during which time the student must pass the Praxis II test(s) and report the passing scores to the Office of Field Services. Once the scores are received, the teacher certificate will be sent to PDE and the degree will be awarded.
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Receive a D in the second student teaching course. This then permits these credits to be used for a degree in Liberal Studies. The student may or may not need to complete additional credits for this degree.
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Repeat the last 6 credit course for student teaching, pass the required Praxis II tests, and then receive the degree and teacher certification.
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE A STUDENT WITH A DIAGNOSED DISABILITY and anticipate the need to request accommodations for the PRAXIS exams, please click on the following link from the Educational Testing Service (ETS) Website which explains the procedures for requesting both traditional and nontraditional accommodations. PLEASE NOTE: You should plan well in advance when registering to take the PRAXIS exams with accommodations, as it can take approximately six weeks for requests to be approved. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Disability Support Services at 814-393-2095.
Praxis Information
PDE CSPG No. 21 has been revised to extend Praxis test score validity from 5 years to 10 years for candidates educated in Pennsylvania. CSPG No. 21: Testing may be found on the PDE Website.
PLEASE NOTE:
Foreign Language French, German, and Spanish candidates have the option in Pennsylvania of taking either the PRAXIS or the ACTFL test. The ACTFL test includes a written (when available) and oral exam that is graded on a proficiency scale rather than a point scale. Both the written and oral exams must be taken when available. The minimum proficiency to qualify is Intermediate High - Code 120. Candidates may contact the ACTFL Language Testing office at 914-963-7110.
Praxis I: Reading, Writing and Math
The Praxis I consists of three one-hour tests in reading, writing, and math. All three must be passed prior to beginning the methods/block field experience. There are directions for registering and several tutorial aids available to help you prepare found below.
Praxis I Registration:
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There are two ways to take the test: paper-based or on the computer at a Sylvan Learning Center. Registering for the Praxis I paper-based test must be done online.
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The Praxis I tests are only be offered at Clarion University four times a year.
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Scores must be sent to the OFS via the registration OR the teacher education major must bring a copy of the scores to the OFS as soon as they are available.
Free Online Praxis Course and Quizzes
Self assessment modules in mathematics, reading, and writing preparation.
Praxis II: Specialty Area Tests
Praxis II Registration:
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Praxis II tests are only offered in the paper-based format. Registering for the Praxis II must be done online.
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Praxis II Tests will be given during the regular testing times throughout each academic year.
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Praxis Requirements for Pennsylvania Teacher Certification
This site identifies which tests are required by major(s) and what passing score is presently accepted by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE).
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Scores must be sent to the OFS via the registration, OR the teacher candidate must bring a copy of the scores to the OFS as soon as they are available.
Praxis I & II Preparation:
Praxis Prep Classes at Butler County Community College (BC3) -
For more information, please check out the Praxis/BC3 Website or e-mail Tracy Hack.
For further information, contact the OFS at 814-393-2144.
