For complete information on how to register, test sites, costs, accommodations, study guides and all other information about the PRAXIS II, please visit the ETS PRAXIS website at:
www.ets.org/praxis or contact ETS directly at 1-800-772-9476.
Initial Licensure
Testing requirements for initial licensure applies only to those applicants who have NEVER before held a license or an endorsement in the areas of Elementary Education or Social Studies Composite. Applicants are required to take and pass a PRAXIS II exam in order to obtain a licensure. Testing may also be required for veteran Wyoming teachers needing to meet Highly Qualified requirements in content areas identified as HQ and for Special Education teachers needing to meet Highly Qualified requirements in a specific content area to be "Teacher of Record".
*Elementary Education
Applicants must take the PRAXIS II "Elementary Education: Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment" (paper-delivered test code: 0011, computer-delivered test code: 5011) and receive a passing score of 160 or better.
*Social Studies Composite
Applicants must take the PRAXIS II exam 0081 "Social Studies: Content Knowledge" and receive a passing score of 158 or better.
Praxis Exam Chart
Endorsements
Add Endorsement Application
*Institutional Recommendation
You may add an endorsement through an Institutional Recommendation. No test is required. There is no additional fee to add endorsements to a Wyoming Educator License through an Institutional Recommendation if it is done at the same time you are applying for an Initial, Reinstatement, or Renewal license.
*Demonstration of Competency
All applicants are required to take and pass a PRAXIS II exam in his/her endorsement area. This is a standard requirement for the DOC.
Demonstration Of Competency Page
*Middle School
Secondary teachers (6-12) who are currently licensed may add an endorsement to teach Math, English, Science, or Social Studies by adding a Middle School endorsement in that same content area by taking the PRAXIS II exam and applying for the endorsement.
Requirements:
1. Hold a current and valid Wyoming Educator License in Math, English, Science or Social Studies, grades 6-12
2. Take the PRAXIS II exam in the same content area(s) AND submit verification of meeting the minimum passing score.
3. Submit a complete Add Endorsement application packet to PTSB
World Language Teachers
The PTSB Board adopted the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) exam on 8/30/07. The OPI may be used to add an endorsement through the Demonstration of Competency route or it may be required in other non-traditional licensure/endorsement routes. A proficiency level of not less than "Advanced Low" is required.
Information on the OPI, how to register, costs, test dates, etc.
FAQ's
*What if I took a PRAXIS exam in another state?
In order for it to be accepted by PTSB, the test you took must be equivalent to the PRAXIS II exam required in Wyoming for your content area. In general, if you took the test as a requirement for certification in another state, it will be accepted by PTSB.
*What if the teacher preparation program I completed was for K-8 Elementary Education?
If you completed an accredited K-8 program, you may be eligible to add the middle level content areas.
*How do I register for a PRAXIS II exam?
For complete information on how to register, test sites, costs, accommodations, study guides and all other information about the PRAXIS II, please visit the ETS PRAXIS website at www.ets.org/praxis.