Required Tests

You may take these test up to ten years prior to the issuance of the certificate, but you will only be allowed five attempts to pass a give certification test. The state allows you to bank your scores. In other words, if you pass some sections but not others, you may count the passes in those sections and not retake them.

Basic Skills Test

The Basic Skills test consists of 125 multiple-choice questions in reading comprehension, language arts (grammar and writing), and mathematics and a constructed-response writing assignment. Learn more about the Basic Skills Test.

Content Area Test

This test assesses the knowledge and skills required to teach the subject matter in which you are becoming certified. Learn more about Content Area Test.

Assessment of Professional Teaching (APT)

The APT assesses candidates on professional and pedagogical knowledge and skills. Learn more about the APT.

Special Education General Curriculum Test

While other required content exams for special education teachers assess knowledge of teaching and assessment methods appropriate to students with specific needs, this test assesses knowledge of content and delivery methods. Learn more about the Special Education General Curriculum Test.