Code of Maine Rules
05 - DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
071 - EDUCATION - GENERAL
Chapter 13 - QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS FOR TEACHERS, EDUCATIONAL SPECIALISTS AND ADMINISTRATORS
Section 071-13-4 - QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS FOR TEACHING CERTIFICATES NOT REQUIRING A BACHELOR'S DEGREE

Universal Citation: 05 ME Code Rules § 071-13-4

Current through 2025-13, March 26, 2025

4.1 Examination Components

For applicants for an initial teacher professional certificate not 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. The Core Academic Skills for Educators program has three major components which test the applicant in three basic skill areas: reading, writing, and mathematics.

4.2 Examination Sequence

The Educational Testing Service schedules the Core Academic Skills for Educators, PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching 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.

4.3 Qualifying Scores

Applicants for initial teacher professional certification not requiring a bachelor's degree must achieve the qualifying score the qualifying examinations as set forth below.

A. The qualifying scores on the Core Academic Skills for Educators *for individuals not requiring a bachelor's degree are as follows:

SubjectScale Scores

Reading Test #5712

153

Writing Test #5722

156

Mathematics Test #5732

147

Applicants for initial professional teacher certification must achieve a composite score of 456 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 not 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 score on PRAXIS II content area exam for all Career and Technical Education endorsements is as follows (unless exempt according to provisions in Chapter 115, Part II):

Endorsement Certificate

Grade Level

PRAXIS II Test Code

PRAXIS II

Minimum Score

All Career & Technical Education

9-12

5511

Fundamental Subjects: Content Knowledge

150

C. Applicants for initial teacher certification with a Career and Technical Education (9-12) endorsement must take the Principles of Learning and Teaching (7 -12) * examination.

4.4 Conditional Certification

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

A conditional 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 conditional certificate.

4.5 Applicants holding a valid career and technical education endorsement who are seeking an additional career and technical education endorsement will not be required to take the Core Academic Skills for Educators or Principles of Learning and Teaching examinations.

4.6 Applicants holding a valid K-3, K-8, 5-8, 7-12, or K-12 endorsement who are seeking a career and technical education endorsement will not be required to take the Core Academic Skills for Educators or Principles of Learning and Teaching examinations.

4.7 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.

4.8 Native Language Endorsement

Applicants receiving an initial Native Language endorsement under Chapter 115 Part II Section 5.1 Pathway 2 will not be required to take the Core Academic Skills for Educators or the Principles of Learning and Teaching examination.

Applicants for an initial Native Language endorsement will not be required to take a PRAXIS II examination until the appropriate examination is available. Applicants receiving a provisional or professional certificate with a Native Language endorsement prior to a minimum score being set will not need to meet the passing score

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