Requirements/North Dakota
Special Education Teacher in North Dakota.
One content test.
- Exams
- 1
- Passing
- 151
- Certificate
- Special Education Strategist
The exam you have to pass
In the order most candidates take them.
01
Praxis Special Education: Foundational Knowledge5355
Pass151
What people get wrong
Each of these costs a candidate either money or a test date.
- North Dakota separates its special education credentials: Learning Disabilities adds 5383 at 151, Emotional Disturbances uses 5372 at 154, and Intellectual Disabilities adds 5322 at 156.
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.
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Start with your examVerified 2026-08-04 against North Dakota ESPB licensure and the ETS Praxis North Dakota requirements. Certification rules change by state board vote. Confirm with the state before you register for a test.