Educator Licensure Testing Requirements (as of July 1, 2015) for candidates seeking initial licensure in a subject area.

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1 Educator Licensure Testing Requirements (as of July 1, 2015) for cidates seeking initial licensure in a subject area. Initial Licensure tests qualifying scores listed in the following charts are subject to change by the These charts are not for currently licensed teachers retesting in content areas they instruct. Introduction The implementation of educator testing in Ohio is in response to stards adopted by the State Board of Education (see Ohio Administrative Code). The State Board of Education has adopted examinations for licensure that are provided by (1) Evaluation Systems group of Pearson (Pearson), (2) Educational Testing Service (ETS) (3) the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). Successful completion of required tests is designed to ensure that cidates for licensure have acquired the minimal knowledge necessary for entry-level positions. Licensure tests provided by ACTFL/LTI are required of all modern world language cidates. These assessments ensure the spoken written language proficiency of cidates for licensure to teach modern world languages. The ODE requires only ONE test be successfully completed in an educator s career. However, new content or licensure areas require additional Pearson, ACTFL or Praxis II subject tests to establish minimum competency in that subject area. Any applicant interested in specific test requirements of an educator preparation program MUST contact the school, college, or department of education of an approved institution. Any person holding licensure in another state interested in obtaining Ohio licensure should contact the Ohio Department of Education (ODE), Center for the Teaching Profession, Office of Educator Licensure, 25 S. Front Street, MS 105, Columbus, Ohio , (614) or (Toll free) educator.licensure@education.ohio.gov What tests are required? Ohio s for Educators (OAE) provided by Evaluation Systems group of Pearson. These assessments include Professional s content tests. 1

2 Where specified, Praxis II subject assessments provided by Educational Testing Service are required. Tests in World Languages which are provided by ACTFL include two components: the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) the Writing Proficiency Test (WPT). Refer to the chart for required languages assessments. What are the registration procedures? Evaluation Systems group of Pearson: Online registration for these computer-delivered tests is available 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. The option is available to register up to 24 hours before testing. Access the following website for information. Educational Testing Service: Praxis II content tests are required as indicated. These tests are provided in paper-delivered format. Computer-delivered tests are available where specified. Registration for paper-delivered Praxis II tests is available at Registration for computer-delivered tests is available at: Registration for ACTFL tests is available on the ACTFL website, Registrants have a choice of applying online or downloading the application submitting it via fax or ground mail. When where are the tests administered? All Pearson assessments are computer-delivered offered continuously on dem. In Ohio, testing is available at Pearson Professional Centers or Educator preparation program sites. Outof-state centers are also available. Follow the registration directions indicated at the website. ETS Praxis II computer-delivered tests are given year-round by appointment at designated sites. Follow the registration directions indicated at the website: ACTFL language tests are administered at a date agreed upon between the examinee ACTFL. The specifics are available on the ACTFL website: Where should test results be reported for out-of-state applicants? Evaluation Systems group of Pearson o Out-of-state applicants are responsible for accessing their account clicking on the link Request a Copy of Your Test Results. The individual uses this link to request an additional 2

3 score report which then accompanies his/her application for licensure. There is a fee associated with this request. ACTFL o Individuals who have previously completed the ACTFL OPI /or WPT in another state, or in Ohio prior to February 2009 would like that rating to apply to their licensure application, will need to arrange for test results to be electronically reported to the Ohio Department of Education. In order to do this, processing@languagetesting.com ask for a Request for an Official Certificate form, which can then be sent via , fax or mail. An additional fee is required to obtain a certified copy. Amount of the fee is available on the ACTFL website. Payment should be included when the form is submitted. ETS o Out-of-state applicants are responsible for authorizing ETS to release the test results to the Ohio Department of Education (recipient number 7945). (Search Keyword: Educator Licensure) What is the procedure for in-state applicants? In-state applicants are responsible for authorizing testing companies to release test results to the college or university where the applicant is enrolled. May a cidate retake failed tests? Yes, a cidate for licensure may retake any or all required tests. Access the Pearson, ETS ACTFL websites for details regarding the retest policies of each test provider. How may a cidate qualify for accommodations? All determinations for extra or special needs are determined by the test providers. For Pearson test accommodations see the Pearson website: For ACTFL test accommodations policy see the ACTFL website: For Praxis test accommodations see the ETS website: 3

4 Test Requirements by Ohio Educator Licensure Area Early Childhood (Grades PK-3) Tests qualifying scores listed in the following charts are subject to change by the Early Childhood PK-3 (71-no code) Licensure Area/OAE Required /Code Number of Prof. : Early Childhood (PK-3) / 001 Early Childhood Education / 012 Middle Childhood (Grades 4-9) Tests qualifying scores listed in the following charts are subject to change by the Middle Childhood (Grades 4-9) Licensure Area/OAE Required / Code Number of Professional : Middle Childhood (4-9) / 002 Middle Childhood License specifies areas of concentration in at least two of the following. Area of Licensure (Type Code) Language Arts Reading ( ) Mathematics ( ) Science ( ) Social Studies ( ) OAE /Code Number Middle Grades English Language Arts / 028 Middle Grades Mathematics / 030 Middle Grades Science / 029 Middle Grades Social Studies / 031 4

5 . Adolescence to Young Adult (Grades 7-12) Tests qualifying scores listed in the following charts are subject to change by the Adolescence to Young Adult (Grades 7-12 Integrated Areas) s Licensure Area/OAE Required /Code Number of Professional : Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12) / 003 Area of Licensure (Type Code) Integrated Language Arts ( ) Integrated Mathematics ( ) Integrated Science ( ) OAE /Code Number English Language Arts / 020 Mathematics / 027 Integrated Science / 024 Integrated Social Studies ( ) Integrated Social Studies / 025 Life Science ( ) Biology / 007 Earth Sciences ( ) Earth Space Science / 014 Physical Sciences: Chemistry Chemistry / 009 ( ) Physical Sciences: Physics ( ) Physics / 035 Physical Sciences: Chemistry Physics ( ) Chemistry / 009 Physics / 035 Life Sciences/Earth Sciences ( ) Life Sciences/Physics ( ) Biology / 007 Earth Space Science / 014 Biology / 007 Physics / 035 5

6 Life Sciences/Chemistry ( ) Biology / 007 Chemistry / 009 Earth Sciences/Physics ( ) Earth Space Science / 014 Physics 035 Earth Sciences/Chemistry ( ) Earth Space Science / 014 Chemistry / 009-6

7 Multi-Age (PK-12) Tests qualifying scores listed in the following charts are subject to change by the Multi-Age (PK- 12) Licensure Area/OAE/ACTFL Required /Code Number Area of Licensure (Type Code Computer Information Science ( ) Dance ( ) Drama Theater ( ) Modern Language American Sign Language ( ) Modern Language French ( ) of Prof. : Multi-Age (PK-12) 004 OAE/ACTFL Test Name/Code Number OAE Computer Information Science / 010 No subject assessment required at this OAE Theater / 048 No subject assessment required at this ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview or Oral Proficiency Interview computer Writing Proficiency Test or Interactive Writing Proficiency Test Intermediate- High Modern Language German ( ) ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview or Oral Proficiency Interview computer Writing Proficiency Test or Interactive Writing Proficiency Test Intermediate- High 7

8 Modern Language - Spanish ( ) Modern Classical Language Other (64-xxxxxx) Contact Office of Licensure for codes ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview or Oral Proficiency Interview computer Writing Proficiency Test or Interactive Writing Proficiency Test ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview or Oral Proficiency Interview computer Writing Proficiency Test or Interactive Writing Proficiency Test (Access the ACTFL website for list of languages. At this there are no tests for Classical Latin & Classical Greek.) Intermediate- High Intermediate- High Health ( ) OAE Health / 023 Library/Media ( ) OAE School Library Media Specialist / 041 Music ( ) Physical Education ( ) TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) ( ) Visual Arts ( ) OAE Music / 032 OAE Physical Education / 034 OAE English to Speakers of Other Languages / 021 OAE Art / 006 8

9 Intervention Specialist (Grade bs as indicated) Tests qualifying scores listed in the following charts are subject to change by the Intervention Specialist Licensure Area/OAE Required /Code Number of Prof. : Early Childhood (PK-3) / 001 Area of Licensure (Type Code) OAE Test Name/Code Number Early Childhood Intervention Specialist (PK-3) (72- no code) Early Childhood Special Education / 013 of Prof. : Multi-Age (PK-12) / 004 Area of Licensure (Type Code) OAE Test Name/Code Number Gifted (K-12) ( ). Hearing Impaired (PK-12) ( ) Special Education Specialist: Deaf/Hard of Hearing / 044 Mild-Moderate Needs (K-12) ( ) Special Education / 043 Moderate/Intensive Needs (K-12) ( ) Special Education / 043 Visually Impaired (PK-12) ( ) Special Education Specialist: Visually Impaired / 045 9

10 Career-Technical Baccalaureate (Grades 4-12 beyond) Tests qualifying scores listed in the following charts are subject to change by the Career-Technical Baccalaureate (Grades 4-12 beyond) Licensure Area/OAE Required /Code Number OAE of Professional Middle Childhood (4-9) / 002 OR OAE of Professional Adolescence to Young Adult (7-12) /003 Area of Licensure (Type Code) OAE Required / Code Number Agriscience ( ) Agriscience / 005 Family Consumer Sciences ( ) Integrated Business ( ) Family Consumer Science / 022 Business Education/ 008 Marketing ( ) Marketing / 026 Technology Education ( ) Technology Education (Subtest l) /046 Technology Education (Subtest ll) /047 10

11 Endorsements (Endorsements may be added to any stard teaching license unless limited by age or grade as noted below.) Tests qualifying scores listed in the following charts are subject to change by the Area of Licensure (Type Code) OAE Required /Code Number Adapted Physical Education (PK-12) (limited to Physical Education License) (xx ) Bilingual Education (PK-12) (xx Career Based Intervention (7-12) (xx ) Computer Technology (xx ) Early Childhood (4-5) Generalist (Limited to Early Childhood (PK-3) license holders to meet additional requirements to teach grades four five) (xx ) Gifted Intervention Specialist (K-12) (xx ) Literacy Specialist (cidates applying for this endorsement must have at least 3 years of successful experience in the teaching of reading under a stard license have previously obtained the Reading Endorsement) (xx ) Computer/Technology (Subtest I) / 016 Computer/Technology (Subtest II) / 017 Elementary Education (Subtest I) / 018 Elementary Education (Subtest II)

12 Mathematics Specialist (PK-6) (Limited to PK, elementary or early childhood license or middle childhood, high school, or AYA mathematics license) (xx Middle Childhood Generalist (4-6) (Limited to Middle Childhood License with two areas ) Language Arts Reading (4-6) (xx ) Science (4-6) (xx ) Mathematics (4-6) (xx ) Choose one option: Option 1: 1A. Elementary Education (Subtest I) / 018 1B. Elementary Education (Subtest II) / 019 Option 2: The content test(s) for each content area being added to the MC License. 2A. Middle School English Language Arts / 028 2B. Middle School Science / 029 2C. Middle School Mathematics / 030 Social Studies (4-6) (xx ) 2D. Middle Grades Social Studies / 031 Pre-kindergarten (Limited to ages 3-5) (Limited to kindergarten-primary, elementary, family consumer sciences [home economics], or special certificates for education of the hicapped) (xx ) Pre-kindergarten Special Needs (Limited to pre-kindergarten, special education, or the early childhood education teaching licenses valid for teaching learners in pre-kindergarten, ages 3-5 only). (xx ) Reading (K-12) (xx ) School Nurse Wellness Coordinator (Limited to professional school nurse license or professional or permanent school nurse certificate) Prekindergarten I / 036 Prekindergarten II / 037 Early Childhood Special Education / 013 Reading (Subtest I) / 038 Reading Subtest II) /039 12

13 Science Specialist (PK-9) (Limited to kindergarten-primary, elementary or early childhood license or middle-childhood, high school or AYA science license) (xx ) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (PK-12) (xx ) Teacher Leader (Limited to a professional teaching license or permanent teaching certificate) (xx ) Transition to Work (limited to intervention specialist or career-technical vocational license) (xx ) English to Speakers of Other Languages /

14 Administrator Tests qualifying scores listed in the following charts are subject to change by the Area of Licensure (Type Code) Principal (grades PK-6) (limited to an Early Childhood, Middle Childhood, Multi- Age, or Intervention Specialist license) ( ) OAE Professional OAE / Code Number Principal (grades 4-9) (limited to a Middle Childhood, Multi-Age, Adolescence to Young Adult, or Intervention Specialist License) ( ) Principal (grades 5-12) (limited to a Middle Childhood, Multi-Age, Intervention Specialist, Adolescence to Young Adult or Vocational/Career Technical license) ( ) Superintendent (limited to a Principal or Administrative Specialist license) (68-no code) Curriculum Instruction Prof. Development (limited to a valid professional teacher license or professional pupil services license) ( ) Educational Research (limited to a valid professional teacher license or professional pupil services license) ( ) No Required Educational Leadership / 015 Educational Staff Personnel Administration (limited to a valid professional teacher license or professional pupil services license) ( ) Pupil Services Administration (limited to a professional pupil services license) ( ) School-Community Relations (limited to a valid professional teacher license or professional pupil services license) ( ) Career Technical (Vocational) Education Administration (limited to a valid professional teacher license or professional pupil services license) ( ) Endorsement: Urban Principal (xx ) (Limited to a principal license) 14

15 Professional Pupil Services (Grades all) Tests qualifying scores listed in the following charts are subject to change by the Professional Pupil Services Licensure Area/OAE/ PRAXIS II Required /Code Number No pedagogical knowledge assessment required Area of Licensure (Type Code) OAE/ PRAXIS II Required /Code Number School Audiologist ( ) School Counselor ( ) School Nurse ( ) PRAXIS II Audiology / 5342 OAE School Counselor / 040 No subject test required at this 170 School Psychologist ( ) OAE School Psychologist / 042 OR PRAXIS II School Psychologist / School Speech-Language Pathologist ( ) PRAXIS II School Speech- Language Pathology / School Social Worker ( ) Orientation Mobility Specialist ( ) Occupational Therapist ( ) Physical Therapist ( ) No subject test required at this No subject test required at this No subject test required at this No subject test required at this 15

16 Associate Tests qualifying scores listed in the following charts are subject to change by the Associate Licensure Area/ Required /Code Number No professional knowledge assessment required Area of Licensure (Type Code) Education Paraprofessional ( ) Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired (67-280) Occupational Therapy Assistant ( ) Physical Therapy Assistant ( ) OAE Test Name/Code Number No subject assessment required at this No subject assessment required at this No subject assessment required at this No subject assessment required at this Prekindergarten ( ) Prekindergarten I / 036 Prekindergarten II /