Pathway/PRAXIS Testing Workshop

Pathway/PRAXIS Testing Workshop

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New Mexico Test Requirements

Beginning July 2022, approved educator preparation programs in New Mexico must adopt a standardized portfolio that will serve as a rigorous approval process for becoming a licensed educator in New Mexico, and Praxis® examination pathways will be removed for educators who will graduate in Spring 2024. All Elementary Educators seeking licensure must still complete the Praxis: Teaching Reading: Elementary (5205) examination per state statute 22-10A-1 NMSA 1978.

For students currently enrolled in a traditional or alternative educator preparation program and graduating between May 2022 and December 2023, all Praxis Core examinations will be waived but all other examinations will need to be completed and passed.

Tests Required for Initial Licensure Areas

Teacher Education Program

How many times can I take the test?

• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education (K–8)
• Middle School Education (5–9)
• Secondary Education
• Specialty Pre K–12
• Special Education (Pre K–12)
• Educational Administration (Pre K–12)
• Instructional Support Provider
• Endorsements

Test Retake Policy

• To retake a test, you must wait at least 28 days after your previous test date. For example, if you take a test on the first of the month, you cannot take it again until the 29th day of the month. This applies even if you canceled your scores on your previous test. Failure to follow this policy will result in the cancellation of scores from your retest. For the full retake policy, see The Praxis® Tests Information Bulletin (PDF)