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.

2023-24 Praxis Special Education Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2023-24 Praxis Special Education (5354) testing fees for computer-based testing.
Service |
Fees |
Registration |
$130 test registration fee |
Change to test center or date |
Additional $40 fee |
Phone Registration |
Additional $35 fee |
Additional score reports |
$50 per report |

2023-24 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 |
11/6/23 - 11/25/23 |
12/8/23 |
12/4/23 - 12/30/23 |
1/12/24 |
1/1/24 - 1/27/24 |
2/9/24 |
1/29/24 - 2/24/24 |
3/7/24 |
3/4/24 - 3/30/24 |
4/12/24 |
4/1/24 - 4/27/24 |
5/10/24 |
5/6/24 - 6/1/24 |
6/14/24 |
6/3/24 - 6/29/24 |
7/12/24 |
7/1/24 - 7/27/24 |
8/9/24 |
8/5/24 - 8/31/24 |
9/13/24 |
*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.