16 NCAC 06C .0392         TESTING REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION TO AN EDUCATOR PREPARATION PROGRAM

(a)  For purposes of G.S. 115C-269.15, the pre-professional skills test shall be the Praxis Core Academic Skills Educators Assessment.

(b)  Each student seeking admission to an Educator Preparation Program shall pass the Praxis Core Academic Skills Educators Assessment unless an exemption is permitted under G.S. 115C-269.15 or Rule .0391 of this Section.

(c)  Passing scores for the Praxis assessment are enacted by the State Board of Education using validity and reliability studies provided by the vendor and the recommendations of both the vendor and Department of Public Instruction staff.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 115C-12; 115C-268.1; 115C-268.5; 115C-269.5; 115C-269.15;

Eff. October 1, 2020.