What exams do I need to be a special education teacher in Arkansas?

Arkansas issues this role under the Special Education (K-12) certificate, which requires 1 exam: Praxis Special Education: Foundational Knowledge (5355), passing score 132.

Requirements/Arkansas

Special Education Teacher in Arkansas.

One content test.

Exams: 1
Passing: 132
Certificate: Special Education (K-12)

The exam you have to pass

In the order most candidates take them.

Praxis Special Education: Foundational Knowledge5355

Pass132

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What people get wrong

Each of these costs a candidate either money or a test date.

At 132, Arkansas sets the lowest special education cut score in this layer.
Candidates adding the endorsement also take Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge (5511) at 148.

Required, but not an exam

A bachelor’s degree
An approved educator preparation program, traditional or alternative
Background check and application through the state certification office

Now go pass it.

Knowing the list is the easy part. Built To Pass teaches the strategy layer that works on any of these, aimed at the domains where you are actually losing points.

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Verified 2026-08-04 against Arkansas DESE educator licensure and the ETS Praxis Arkansas requirements. Certification rules change by state board vote. Confirm with the state before you register for a test.