Educator Testing

Educational Testing Service, Indiana’s licensure test vendor, has updated Middle School Social Studies test #5089. The current test will be phased out over the next year, replaced by test #5589, Middle School Social Studies. A multistate standard-setting study was conducted for test #5589 in January 2025; 16 panelists represented 10 states, including one panelist from Indiana. The multistate cut score is 71 out of a possible 100 raw-score points. The scale score associated with a raw score of 71 is 149 on a 100-200 scale. Test# 5589 will be used for licensure of social studies teachers at the middle school level, grades 5-9, and will replace the current test as of September 1, 2026. A one-page summary of test changes is provided. You may review the full multistate standard-setting report here and provide feedback here by 12:00 noon (ET) on Friday, June 13.

Educational Testing Service, the vendor for the ParaPro assessment used by Indiana school districts as an option for paraprofessionals, has updated the paraprofessional test. The current ParaPro test #1755 is being phased out over the next year, replaced by assessment #5757- ParaPathways. The ParaPathways assessment includes two subtests: reading/writing (subtest 5758) and math (subtest 5759). A multistate standard-setting study was conducted in March 2025; five states, represented by 10 panelists, participated. The recommended multistate passing score for subtest 5758 in reading/writing is 28 out of a possible 45 raw-score points. The scaled score associated with a raw score of 28 is 332 on a 310-350 scale. The recommended passing score for subtest 5759 in math is 20 out of a possible 30 raw-score points. The scaled score associated with a raw score of 20 is 334 on a 310-350 scale. The ParaPathways assessment will replace the current ParaPro test as of September 1, 2026.  The explanatory documents are linked here. No DOE-issued license is based on passing ParaPro or ParaPathways. These tests are used as a local option for employing paraprofessionals. Public comments regarding this assessment may be submitted here until 12:00 noon EST on June 13, 2025.

Beginning September 1, 2021, Indiana will use Praxis Content and Pedagogy licensure tests. Please use the link below to access registration and study materials for these tests. If you have questions about the transition from Pearson Assessments to Praxis Assessments, please contact our office using the Educator Licensing Self-Help Form.

• Praxis Licensure Testing in Indiana
• Indiana Test Administration Schedule (2024 - 2025)
• License Areas and Corresponding Praxis Tests and Test Fees

Indiana Praxis Retest Policy and Request Certificates

Indiana and ETS have developed a policy for a free retest under certain conditions. Please see the retest policy information and select the certificate form that applies to your licensure path.

• IN Praxis Retest Policy Approved Program Completers
• IN Praxis Retest Certificate Approved Program Completers
• IN Praxis Retest Certificate Advanced Degree Alt Path
• IN Praxis Retest Certificate Career Specialist Alt Path

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