PRAXIS TESTING FOR TEACHER LICENSURE AND PARAPROFESSIONAL TESTING FOR INSTRUCTIONAL AIDES
In order to be certified to teach in the State of Virginia as of July 1, 1996, all teachers must pass Praxis I and Praxis II test. The only waiver for the test requirements is for teachers coming to Virginia who have completed at least two years of successful, full-time experience teaching in an accredited public or nonpublic school outside of the Commonwealth. The Praxis I test is composed of three parts—Reading, Writing, and Mathematics. The Praxis II tests are subject assessments. Score information for the Praxis series may be found at http://www.ets.org/praxis/prxscrs.htmlThe Virginia Board of Education approved on March 24, 2004, the following criteria for substituting SAT scores for Praxis I:
A score of 1100 on the SAT, taken after April 1995, with at least a 530 on verbal and a 530 on the mathematics test, or a score of 1000 on the SAT, taken prior to April 1, 1995, with at least a 450 on the verbal and a 510 on the mathematics test may be used as a substitute for Praxis I.
Information about obtaining an official copy of your SAT scores that are one year beyond your high school graduation date and appropriate fees may be found at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/scores/sending/old.html.
The Virginia Department of Education has approved the use of the ACT as a substitute test for Praxis I (Reading, Writing, and Mathematics) required for initial licensure effective September 22, 2004. The Board of Education approved the following scores on the ACT:
ACT Taken Prior to April 1, 1995—a composite score of 21 with the ACT mathematics score no less than 21 and an ACT English Plus Reading score no less than 37.
ACT Taken After April 1, 1995—a composite score of 24 with the ACT mathematics score no less than 22 and an ACT English Plus Reading score no less than 46.
Please note that the ACT was approved as a substitute test only for Praxis I; individuals also must meet the Praxis II (subject area assessment) for initial licensure.
Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown is a testing center. All tests are pencil/paper version. All Praxis I and many Praxis II tests are administered at Lord Fairfax Community College once individuals have registered to take the tests.
To register for any of the Praxis tests, go to http://www.ets.org/praxis/. Lord Fairfax Community College does not register individuals to take the tests. To take the test at Lord Fairfax Community College in Middletown, simply click on Virginia for the state and Middletown for the city. Educational Testing Service establishes the dates for testing. Lord Fairfax Community College can only administer the tests on those dates. If you miss a deadline for registration, you may still register late for the test by registering with ETS and paying a late fee.
Individuals who wish to take the ParaPro test for instructional aides may obtain a Registration Bulletin. Registration for ParaPro must be done by mail. For more information regarding the ParaPro tests and procedures, please go to http://www.ets.org. Click on Tests and locate ParaPro.
Praxis Prep Training is frequently offered through the Teacher Preparation Program and Continuing Education. To receive information regarding test preparation materials, Praxis Prep Training, ParaPro or if you have other questions regarding the Praxis or ParaPro tests, please contact Aaron Whitacre, Registrar, at 540-868-7073 or by e-mail at awhitacre@lfcc.edu.
Approved Photo Identification is required before testing. Current state motor vehicle driver's license, passport, current state motor vehicle identification card, or United States Military Identification Card must be presented before tests are administered. For more information, visit: