What is the PRAXIS?
The Praxis Series: Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers is a set of rigorous and carefully validated assessments that provides accurate, reliable information for use by state education agencies in making licensing decisions.
Nearly 80 percent of states that include tests as part of their teacher licensure process rely on The Praxis Series.™
Colleges and universities may also use the basic academic skills assessments to qualify individuals for entry into teacher education programs.
The three categories of assessments in The Praxis Series correspond to the three milestones in teacher development:
- Entering a teacher training program Praxis I™: Academic Skills Assessments
- Licensure for entering the profession Praxis II™ Subject Assessments
- The first year of teaching Praxis III™ Classroom Performance Assessments
The Praxis Series and related assessments are designed to be used principally in connection with other criteria by state authorities for the purpose of licensing education professionals. Test scores used to inform such credentialing decisions must be supported by appropriate validity evidence. ETS employs a comprehensive validation process for this test score use that is consistent with best practices, as recommended by the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.
How do I register?
Please visit http://www.ets.org/praxis for registration information.
When can I take the PRAXIS?
Praxis is offered on the Fort Lewis College campus on the following dates:
- April 13, 2013
- June 8, 2013
What should I do on the day of the test?
JUNE 8, 2013 - students should report to EBH (Education, Business Hall) middle floor lobby area at 7:30 a.m. for session 1 check-in. Individual room assignments will be given at check-in. For session 2, students should report to EBH middle floor lobby area at 10:45 a.m. Students will need to present their admission ticket and a current photo ID.
ALL OTHER DATES: Students should report to Jones Hall, Room 140 lobby area at 7:30 a.m. for Session 1 check-in and then individual room assignments will be given. For Session 2, students should report to Jones Hall, Room 140 lobby area at 10:45 a.m. Students will need to present their admission ticket and a current photo ID.
Questions?
For questions concerning the PRAXIS tests and to learn if you are eligible to sit for them, contact Dr. David Hayes in Teacher Education at (970)247-7150 or hayes_d@fortlewis.edu.