Code of Maine Rules
05 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
071 - EDUCATION - GENERAL
Chapter 13 - QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS FOR TEACHERS, EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS AND ADMINISTRATORS
Section 071-13-3 - QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS FOR INITIAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIRING A BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Universal Citation: 05 ME Code Rules § 071-13-3

Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024

3.1 Examination Components

For applicants for an initial professional teacher certificate requiring a bachelor's degree, the examinations validated for use in this program are the Core Academic Skills for Educators, PRAXIS II, and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) unless waived. The Core Academic Skills for Educators program has three major components which test the applicant in three basic skill areas: reading, writing, and mathematics.

3.2 Examination Sequence

The Educational Testing Service schedules the Core Academic Skills for Educators, PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) at sites across Maine and the nation. The applicant registers for the examinations directly with the Educational Testing Service.

A. An applicant may take the major components of the Core Academic Skills for Educators at separate times.

B. An applicant who fails to meet the qualifying scores requirement for any component of the Core Academic Skills for Educators, or PRAXIS II or the Principles of Learning and Teaching may retake the exam at scheduled examination sessions as often as allowed by the vendor's retake policies to meet the requirements.

3.3 Qualifying Scores

Applicants for initial professional teacher certification requiring a bachelor's degree must achieve the qualifying scores on the qualifying examinations as set forth below, if the examination is required in Chapter 115 Part II.

A. The qualifying scores on the Core Academic Skills for Educators *for individuals requiring a bachelor's degree are as follows:

Reading Test #5712 156

Writing Test #5722 162

Mathematics Test #5732 150

Applicants for initial professional teacher certification must achieve a composite score of 468 on the three sections of the Core Academic Skills for Educators, with no single score on any section being more than three points lower than the required score above.

*Applicants for certificates requiring bachelor's degrees may use passing scores on either the Pre-Professional Skills Test/PPST or the Core Academic Skills for Educators until 8-31-18. As of 9-1-18, all applicants must meet passing scores on the Core Academic Skills for Educators exams.

B. The qualifying scores on PRAXIS II content area exams are as follows:

End./Cert. Code	Endorsement or Certificate	Grade Level	PRAXIS II TEST Code	PRAXIS II	Minimum Score
081	Early Childhood Teacher	Birth to Age 5	5024*****	Educ. of Young Children	160*****
020	General Elementary	K-8	5001*** (comprised of 5002,5003,5004, and 5005	Elem. School: CK Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects	5001***: 5002-157 5003-157 5004-155 5005-159
029	Early Elementary	K-3	5024	Educ. Of Young Children	160
071	Library/Media Specialist	K-12	5311	Library/Media Specialist	143
075	Guidance Counselor	K-12	5421	Professional School Counselor	156
092	Literacy Specialist	K-12	5301	Reading Specialist	164
100	Secondary English	7-12	5038	English/Language Arts: Content Knowledge	167
100	Middle English	5-8	5047	Middle School English/Language Arts	164
200	Secondary Social Studies	7-12	5081	Social Studies: CK	157
200	Middle Social Studies	5-8	0089	Middle Social Studies	153
282	Teacher Disabled Children	Birth to Age 5	5691	Special Education; Preschool/Early Childhood	159
282	Teacher Disabled Children	K-12	5354	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications	151
286	Students w/ Severe Disabilities	K-12	5545*****	Special Education: Core Knowledge and Severe to Profound Applications	158
291	Blind/Visually Impaired	K-12	5282	Special Education: Visual Impairments	163
292	Deaf/Hearing Impaired	K-12	5272	Special Education: Education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students	160
293	Speech & Hearing Clinician	b-12	5881	Teaching Speech to Students w/Language Impairments	152
300	Secondary Mathematics	7-12	5161	Mathematics: CK	160
300	Middle Mathematics	5-8	5169	Middle School Mathematics	165
340	Middle Science	5-8	5440	Middle School Science	150
350	Secondary Physical Science	7-12	5245 Or 5265 Or 5435	Chemistry: CK Or Physics: CK Or General Science: CK	151 141 153
395	Secondary Life Science	7-12	5235	Biology: CK	150
410	Latin	K-12	5601	Latin	152
420	French	K-12	5174*	French: World Language	162
430	German	K-12	5183	German: World Language	163
440	Spanish	K-12	5195 *	Spanish: World Language	168
470	Chinese	K-12	5665	Chinese (Mandarin): World Language	164
510	Physical Education	K-12	5091	Physical Education: CK	149
520	Health	K-12	0551/5551	Health Education	156
614	Music	K-12	5133*	Music: CK	151
620	Visual Arts	K-12	5134	Art: CK	158
625	Theater	K-12	5641	Theatre	146
640	Business Education	K-12	5101	Business Education	154
660	ESL	K-12	5362	English to Speakers of Other Languages	144
670	Family & Consumer Science	K-12	5122*****	Family & Consumer Science	153
690	Gifted & Talented	K-12	5358	Gifted Education	157
700	Industrial Arts	K-12	5051	Technology Education	159

***** Applicants for #081 Early Childhood (0-5) and #029 Early Elementary (K-3) may meet a passing score on either PRAXIS II Test Code 0021 or PRAXIS II Test Code 5024 until 8-31-19. As of 9-1-19, all applicants must meet a passing score on test 5024.

***** Applicants for #286 Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities (K-12) may meet a passing score on either PRAXIS II Test Code 0321 or PRAXIS II Test Code 5545 until 8-31-19. As of 9-1-19, all applicants must meet a passing score on test 5545.

***** Applicants for #670 Family and Consumer Science (K-12) may meet a passing score on either PRAXIS II Test Code 0121 or PRAXIS II Test Code 5122 until 8-31-19. As of 9-1-19, all applicants must meet a passing score on test 5122.

C. The qualifying scores on Principles of Learning and Teaching are as follows:

Endorsement or Certificate Grade Level	Principles of Learning & Teaching Test Code	Minimum Score
Early Childhood-3	5621	157
K-8	5622	160
5-8	5623	160
7-12	5624	157
K-12	5622 or 5624	5622: 160 or 5624: 157
9-12	5624	157

3.4 PRAXIS II Content Area Examinations Are Not Available

Applicants for initial teacher or educational specialist certification will not be required to take a PRAXIS II examination if the appropriate examination is not available.

3.5 Conditional Certificates

Applicants who have not achieved Maine's qualifying scores on the required Core Academic Skills for Educators are eligible for an initial conditional certificate provided they have met all other requirements for the certificate or endorsement in accordance with Chapter 115 Part I and Chapter 115 Part II.

A certificate issued under this subsection may not be suspended or revoked by the Commissioner due to the holder's failure to attain qualifying scores during the term of the initial conditional certificate.

3.6 Individuals with Disabilities

Individuals with disabilities that prevent them from taking the examination(s) under standard conditions may request special accommodations directly through the Educational Testing Service. The documentation requirements and accommodation request procedures are described in the registration bulletin for the specific examinations.

3.7 Pre-lingually Deaf Applicants

Applicants receiving an initial teacher of deaf or hearing impaired student endorsement under Chapter 115 Part II Section 2.2 will not be required to take the Core Academic Skills for Educators, PRAXIS II content area assessment or the Principles of Learning and Teaching examination, if they meet the following criteria:

1. Applicant provides documentation that he/she is pre-lingually deaf;

2. Applicant provides documentation that he/she has graduated from a state or national approved program for teacher of deaf children; and

3. Applicant provides documentation that he/she is proficient in American Sign Language.

3.8 Out-of-State Certified Teachers and Educational Specialists

Applicants holding a current teaching certificate from another state who are seeking a teaching certificate in the same endorsement area will not be required to take the Core Academic Skills for Educators or Principles of Learning and Teaching examinations.

Applicants holding a current educational specialist certificate from another state who are seeking a certificate in the same area will not be required to take the Principles of Learning and Teaching examination.

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Code of Maine Rules05 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION071 - EDUCATION - GENERALChapter 13 - QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS FOR TEACHERS, EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS AND ADMINISTRATORSSection 071-13-3 - QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS FOR INITIAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIRING A BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Code of Maine Rules
05 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
071 - EDUCATION - GENERAL
Chapter 13 - QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS FOR TEACHERS, EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS AND ADMINISTRATORS
Section 071-13-3 - QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS FOR INITIAL TEACHER CERTIFICATION REQUIRING A BACHELOR'S DEGREE