Praxis

The Praxis Series: Professional Assessments for Beginning Teachers

The Praxis Series, developed and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS) with input from educators, state agencies, and professional organizations, are standardized, secure examinations that provide measures of academic achievements and proficiencies for individuals entering or completing college or provisional teacher preparation programs and for individuals in professional areas.

Praxis II: Subject Assessments measure general and subject-specific pedagogical skills and knowledge. Some of the Subject Assessments were developed jointly by ETS and the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).

To obtain information about approved teacher education or subject matter programs or about certification for individuals who hold certification in another state, you may write to:  

California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
Information Services Unit
P.O. Box 944270
1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, CA 94244-2700
Email: credentials@ctc.ca.gov

2009 – 2010 "Paper-Based" Testing Schedule (CSU Chico, Only)

Praxis Series Test Date Regular Deadline Late Deadline Emergency Deadline

Receipt Deadline

Sept. 12, 2009 Aug. 13, 2009 Aug. 20, 2009 Sept. 4, 2009
Jan. 9, 2010 Dec. 10, 2009 Dec. 17, 2009 Jan. 1, 2010
April 24, 2010 Mar. 25, 2010 April 1, 2010 April 16, 2010