Requirements/Alabama
Special Education Teacher in Alabama.
The special education test, the elementary subtests, and pedagogy.
- Exams
- 5
- Passing scores
- 145 · 157 · 154 · 158 · 160
- Certificate
- Collaborative Teacher (K-6)
The exams you have to pass
In the order most candidates take them.
01
Praxis Special Education: Foundational Knowledge5355
Pass145
02
Praxis Elementary Education Three Subject Bundle: Mathematics5903
Pass157
03
Praxis Elementary Education Three Subject Bundle: Social Studies5904
Pass154
04
Praxis Elementary Education Three Subject Bundle: Science5905
Pass158
05
Praxis Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT): Grades K-65622
The pedagogy test, matched to your grade band.
Pass160
What people get wrong
Each of these costs a candidate either money or a test date.
- The K-6 Collaborative Teacher route carries the full elementary content testing on top of the special education test.
- Collaborative Teacher (6-12) does not require the elementary subtests, only 5355 and the 7-12 pedagogy test.
- Alabama requires a Principles of Learning and Teaching test for every teaching field, matched to the band: K-6 and P-3 take 5622 at 160, 6-12 takes 5624 at 157, and 4-8 and P-12 candidates choose either.
Required, but not an exam
- A bachelor’s degree
- An approved educator preparation program, traditional or alternative
- Alabama background clearance and application through the ALSDE certification system
Now go pass them.
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