Testing Information for Initial Licensure
Changes to Elementary Education Praxis test requirements
The Kansas State Board of Education voted in May 2024 to replace the Elementary Education Praxis test 7811 with 7001. The 7001 exam is effective 9/1/2024. For candidates that previously took 7811 or subsections of it, they have until 8/31/2025 to complete all portions of the test. Candidates that have not taken either test, should take 7001. Candidates cannot mix and match subsections from both tests.
The Kansas State Board of Education voted in May 2024 to replace the Elementary Education Praxis test 7811 with 7001. The 7001 exam is effective 9/1/2024. For candidates that previously took 7811 or subsections of it, they have until 8/31/2025 to complete all portions of the test. Candidates that have not taken either test, should take 7001. Candidates cannot mix and match subsections from both tests.
End of Program Licensure Tests
- A minimum of one Subject Area Assessment is required for each teaching endorsement. It is recommended these tests be taken the semester prior to student teaching or toward the end of the last semester of the program.
- The PPAT performance assessment must be passed to be considered a program completer and to obtain Kansas licensure. This will be completed during student teaching or during the last semester of a program (for graduate-level programs). You should not register for it yourself; that will be handled within a specific class.
- To see the specific tests required for Kansas licensure, Licensure Requirements.
- To register for these tests and to get additional information regarding test dates and locations, Where to Take Your Praxis Test.
Test Score Reporting
- A test taker may designate up to four score recipients as part of their initial registration with ETS. After registration, candidates may send additional score reports for $50 each.
- Kansas is an Automatic Reporting State which means if a candidate takes a Praxis test in Kansas, the score report will automatically be sent to the Kansas State Department of Education. If you test in another state, you should choose KSDE as a score recipient. Everyone planning to complete a FHSU education program, should choose FHSU as a score recipient.
IMPORTANT: Test takers must log back in to their ETS account after they have registered and paid and select "Fort Hays State University" as a score recipient.
Testing Resources
Special Services
- Contact FHSU Testing Services for specific questions related to the registration process/testing facilities - Testing Services or 785-628-4125.
- Fee waivers
You’re eligible for a fee waiver only once during a testing year, and there are a limited number of waivers available per test date and per institution. All requests are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
To be eligible, you need to meet the following criteria:- You're receiving financial aid.
- You’re enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and can provide a current Enrollment Verification Certificate (contact Kerry Schuckman to request: kschuckm@fhsu.edu). (You’re ineligible if you have a master’s or a doctoral degree.)
- You can provide the 2023-2024 FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) that shows an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $3,000 or less.
- You’re required to take a Praxis test by an authorized score recipient.
- Content Test Appeal Application - This is available for those who have completed an initial Kansas teacher preparation program and have taken and failed the content test at least twice.
- Accommodations are available for students with disabilities or health-related needs (register 6-8 weeks in advance). Candidates can email their documentation and request certain accommodations through their Praxis account.
- Extended time is available for students whose primary language is not English (must register 3 weeks in advance). Qualified students receive 50% additional time.
- Score reports are available for 10 years as of July 2017.
Test Preparation Resources:
- Free Interactive Practice Test (IPT) available with every ETS test registration - Praxis Test Prep Materials.
- 240 Tutoring provides testing resources for these Kansas subject areas. You can sample a free practice test at 240 Tutoring.
- If you would like to subscribe to the full study guide at the discounted FHSU rate of $25/month, contact Kerry Schuckman at kschuckm@fhsu.edu. [ 240 Tutoring (PDF)].