Tests

DPI Required Tests for General Education Certification Areas

In order to obtain a teaching license in one of the eighteen general education certification  areas, Wisconsin DPI requires that the student demonstrate proficiency in the subject area content knowledge. 

Content Knowledge - Students must demonstrate proficiency in content knowledge related to their certification area(s). Proficiency can be demonstrated by either:

• A 3.0 GPA or higher in the certification subject/major area (or related) as demonstrated on official transcripts (courses not related to these subject areas will not be considered); or
• Praxis II - Passing scores as established by the State Superintendent on content knowledge exams for the specific subject certification area. (Refer to Major Equivalency worksheet for specific test requirement).

IMPORTANT NOTE: When you register for these tests, please include Educate-WI as a recipient of your test scores. The institution number for Educate-WI is #1390.

Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT)  is required for the K-9 Elementary/Middle School license. 

The FORT is a content test that measures reading instruction knowledge and skills. It is required for applicants seeking initial licensure as an elementary teacher, special education teacher, reading teacher, or reading specialist in Wisconsin. 

In order to obtain a K-9 elementary/middle school license, a passing score as established by the State Superintendent must be obtained. In Wisconsin, the passing score has been established as 233. 

Additional information can be found here.  

IMPORTANT NOTE: When you register for this test, please include Educate-WI as a recipient of your test scores. The institution number for Educate-WI is #1390.