Praxis Special Education (5354)

This page provides access to all the key info you need as a Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications test-taker, including 2023 exam dates, testing center locations, fees, registration info, and prep resources.

You can also view our free Praxis Special Education Study Guides for a concise, bullet-pointed listing of exactly which topics appear on your exam. Then take our free Praxis Special Education Practice Tests to see your current likelihood of passing and a breakdown of your individual strengths and weaknesses.

When you’re ready to sign up for the exam, please visit the official Praxis testing service website at www.ets.org/praxis.

  • Development and Characteristics of Learners; Planning and the Learning Environment; Instruction; Assessment; Foundations and Professional Responsibilities
  • 120 selected-response questions
  • 2 hours
  • Varies by state (scaled score)
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Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications Overview

The Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (5354) exam is a test required by many states for credential candidates planning to work in special education classrooms. It is a single, computer-delivered test that includes questions from five content categories.

The content categories are Development and Characteristics of Learners; Planning and the Learning Environment; Instruction; Assessment; and Foundations and Professional Responsibilities.

The test consists of selected-response questions only. Questions may address disabilities of any degree varying from mild to profound.

Praxis Special Education (5354) Testing Costs

2023 Praxis Special Education Testing Costs*

Below is an overview of the 2023 Praxis Special Education (5354) testing fees for computer-based testing.

Service Fees
Registration $120 test registration fee
Change to test center or date Additional $40 fee
Phone Registration Additional $35 fee
Additional score reports $50 per report

 

Praxis Special Education (5354) Test Dates

2023 Praxis Special Education Test Dates*

Computer-based testing for the Praxis Special Education (5354) exam is available by appointment. Alternatively, online-proctored testing is offered remotely.

Praxis Special Education (5354) Test Dates Results Release Dates
1/9/23 - 1/28/23 2/10/23
2/6/23 - 2/25/23 3/10/23
3/6/23 - 3/25/23 4/7/23
4/3/23 - 4/22/23 5/5/23
5/1/23 - 5/27/23 6/9/23
6/5/23 - 6/24/23 7/7/23

 

*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official Praxis website at https://www.ets.org/praxis to confirm fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.

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