CHANGE for SED-GC & Elem Ed Candidates
The North Carolina Board of Education passed an adjustment to policy LICN-003 which makes the following changes to the testing requirements for Elementary Education (K-6) and Special Education-GC candidates effective April 6, 2019.
In addition to the Pearson Test 203 Mathematics Subtest, the Praxis Test 7813 – CKT Math Subtest was approved to fulfill the math subtest licensure requirement.
Note: The Pearson Test 103 – Multisubject Subtest is no longer a requirement for an elementary education or Special Education-GC license.
NCEL Test Information
Note: Required for SED-GC and Elementary Ed only.
What Test Do I Need to Take?
Note: Website may not be updated yet. Multi-subject Exam may not be required.
Required state licensure exams for Elementary and Special Education general candidates include Foundations of Reading (SA 090) and General Curriculum (Math SA 203) or Praxis II CKT Math Subtest - 7813.
Praxis II Test Code Information
The Watson College of Education will retain your Praxis scores for 10 years from the score reporting date. After 10 years, your scores will no longer be available. When you take a test through Educational Testing Services (ETS), you will receive an email when your scores have posted. We recommend saving a copy of your score report for future reference.
Praxis Requirements
Please note: NC DPI policy states that, effective, July 1, 2016, candidates may be recommended for licensure prior to passing these exams. Candidates must attempt the exams in their first year of teaching and pass the exams before or during their second year of teaching. The Watson College of Education strongly recommends that our candidates pass all required exams prior to applying for initial licensure.
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