College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) and Virginia Standardized Tests Policy

PRAXIS I:

Current Praxis I requirements for approved CEHD teacher preparation programs

  • Students applying for admission:
    • Pass Praxis I with combined score of 532 (or meet ACT/SAT equivalent)
  • Students  may possibly be admitted provisionally:
    • Praxis I scores between 525 - 532
  • All students applying for student teaching/internship:
    • Pass Praxis I before final internship

SUBSTITUTE TESTS FOR PRAXIS I:

SAT as a Substitute for Praxis I
Please note that the SAT was approved as a substitute test only for Praxis I; individuals also must meet the Praxis II (subject area assessment) in order to begin an internship/student teaching assignment.
 

  • SAT Taken Prior to April 1, 1995
    • A score of 1000 with at least 450 on the verbal and 510 on the mathematics tests
  • SAT Taken After April 1, 1995
    • A score of 1100 with at least 530 on the verbal and 530 on the mathematics tests

ACT as a Substitute for Praxis I
Please note that the SAT was approved as a substitute test only for Praxis I; individuals also must meet the Praxis II (subject area assessment) in order to begin an internship or student teaching assignment.

  • ACT Taken Prior to April 1, 1995
    • A composite score of 21, with the ACT mathematics score of no less than 21, and an ACT English Plus Reading score of no less than 37.
  • ACT Taken After April 1, 1995
    • A composite score of 24, with the ACT mathematics score of no less than 22, and an ACT English Plus Reading score of no less than 46.

 

VIRGINIA READING ASSESSMENT (VRA):

This test is required for individuals seeking a teaching endorsement in Early/Primary PK-3, Elementary Education PK-6, or Special Education.

 

VIRGINIA COMMUNICATION AND LITERACY ASSESSMENT (VCLA):

The Virginia Communication and Literacy Assessment is required for initial licensure.  The cut scores for the VCLA are as follows:

  • Writing Sub Test           235
  • Reading Sub Test         235
  • Composite Score          470

PRAXIS II: SPECIALTY AREA TESTS

The following tests are required for the endorsement (teaching specialty) areas indicated.  Students must pass the Praxis II before their final internship.

  • Art: Content Knowledge
  • Biology: Content Knowledge
  • Chemistry: Content Knowledge
  • Earth Science: Content Knowledge
  • Elementary Education: Content Knowledge
  • English Language, Literature, and Composition: Content Knowledge
  • French: Content Knowledge
  • German: Content Knowledge
  • Health and Physical Education, PreK-12
  • Mathematics: Content Knowledge
  • Music: Content Knowledge
  • Physics: Content Knowledge
  • Social Studies: Content Knowledge
  • Spanish: Content Knowledge