Frequently asked licensure questions for Arkansas and Louisiana candidates.
Dear AR or LA-based Reachers!
The purpose of this resource is to provide helpful information about Praxis testing requirements and frequently asked licensure questions.
As you navigate this living resource, please note that the information presented here could change without notice as each state makes frequent changes to policies surrounding Praxis cut scores, requirements, fees, etc. Your best and first line of support will always be to check with your state department of education and local school district or parish regarding any policy changes around Praxis requirements.
We hope you find this resource helpful as you navigate the world of teacher certification!
Praxis Requirements: Bachelor of Arts in Global Education (BAGE)
Regularly visit the ETS to check your state's most up-to-date test requirements.
- Exemption: California and Texas-based candidates who take different state exams.
- BA in Liberal Studies candidates: While not required to show proof of Praxis registration for all cluster semesters, you will need to show proof of registration for a Praxis II subtest of your choice to pass DEP 303B in your Advanced Year.
| Praxis II Test | Arkansas Test Code | Louisiana Test Code |
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Elementary Subtest- Social Studies ($64.00) Semester 3- SSP 201, 202, 104 |
5004 | 7004 |
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Elementary Subtest- Math ($64.00) Semester 4- MR 101, 102, 103 |
5003 | 7003 |
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Elementary Subtest- Science ($64.00) Semester 5- NS 423, 419, 200 |
5005 | 7005 |
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Elementary Subtest- Reading and Language Arts ($64.00) Semester 6- LIT 301, 302, 303 |
5002 | 7002 |
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Elementary Multiple Subjects ($180) (One exam with all subtests together instead of individual subtests) |
5001 | 7001 |
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Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) K-6 ($156) *Louisiana candidates only |
Not Required | 5622 |
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Elementary Teaching Reading ($156) *The teaching reading exam 5205 is now included in the new 7002 teaching reading exam. This means that candidates will not need to register for the additional teaching reading exam. |
Not Required | 5205 |
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Arkansas Foundations of Reading Exam |
The Foundation of Reading Exam registration link is found here. | Not Required |
ETS School Report Codes
When registering for the Praxis exam with ETS, you will be asked for a school reporting code. Reach University only has ETS codes for the following states: Arkansas and Louisiana.
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STATE |
CODE |
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Arkansas |
6208 |
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Louisiana |
6430 |
Praxis Exams Updates* - LOUISIANA CANDIDATES ONLY
*as of 6/11/24
Praxis Update for Louisiana
- Beginning January 1st, 2025, all NEW Reach University candidates need to take the Louisiana Elementary Multiple Subject Test Exam - 7000 series
- Please note: The Teaching Reading Exam will now be embedded in the 7002 ELA Exam. This means that candidates will not need to register for an additional teaching reading exam.
- Current BAGE/BALS candidates who have taken and passed any part of the 5000 series Praxis exams can continue taking the 5000 series but will need to take a separate Teaching Reading exam. Learn more here.
Frequently Asked Questions for LA Praxis Exams
Q. What is the difference between the 5000 series and the 7000 series?
A. Take a moment to read through the differences between the tests here.
Q. What if I already took and started passing some of the 5000 series tests? Do I need to start over?
A. No, you do not need to start over. The state of Louisiana has declared that any combination of 5000 and 7000 will count towards passing your exams.
Q. I haven’t started taking any exams, which set should I start with?
A. If a candidate hasn’t taken ANY test, we urge you to take the 7000 series (not 5000)
Advanced Year Coursework - DEP 303B
Q. I heard in DEP 303B, I have to register for the Praxis at the end of the course. Is this true?
Exemption: California and Texas-based candidates who take different state exams
A. Yes! At the end of the course, all candidates BAGE and BALS must register for the exam at the end of the course. Why?
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- For BAGE Candidates - this course is taken the semester before Clinical Year begins where candidates must have passed 75% of their exams in order to begin Clinical Residency during the next semester.
- Clinical Residency Requirements can be found on pg. 9 of the Clinical Residency Handbook.
- For BALS candidates, you will take this course during your final semester at Reach and most programs will not allow you to begin any certification coursework after graduation without PASSING Praxis. DEP 303B is mostly a self-paced, semi-asynchronous course that prepares candidates to be successful in taking the Praxis. By the end of the semester, candidates will register for an exam of their choosing.
- For BAGE Candidates - this course is taken the semester before Clinical Year begins where candidates must have passed 75% of their exams in order to begin Clinical Residency during the next semester.