Center for Additional Teaching Licenses
Content Knowledge
PRAXIS II Exams
WI Licensure | Test Code | Test Name | Qualifying Score |
---|---|---|---|
Art |
5134 |
Art: Content Knowledge | 158 |
Health | 5551 | Health Education | 151 |
English, Journalism, Speech Communication | 5038 | English Language: Content Knowledge | 167 |
Mathematics | 5061 | Mathematics: Content Knowledge | 160 |
Music | 5113 | Music: Content Knowledge | 150 |
Physical Education | 5091 | Physical Education: Content Knowledge | 150 |
Broadfield Science Physical Science Chemistry Physics Earth & Space Science Biology Life & Environmental Science |
5435 | General Science: Content Knowledge | 154 |
Broadfield Social Science Geography History Political Science Economics Psychology Sociology |
5081 | Social Studies: Content Knowledge | 153 |
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) – Foreign Language Majors and Minors are required to take the ACTFL tests for Teacher Licensure. Language Testing International administers these tests.
Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) for Wisconsin
The computer-based test assesses proficiency in and understanding of reading and writing content knowledge, literacy development and instruction.
A passing score on the Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) is required for licensure in the state of Wisconsin. That means you will not receive a teaching license unless you pass the FORT (in addition to other licensing requirements).
Educators who are REQUIRED to take the FORT:
- An educator who holds a provisional teaching license and wants to add on a K-5 regular education, special education or reading teacher license must pass the FORT.
- An educator who holds a license with unmet statutory stipulations who wants a K-5 regular education, special education or reading teacher license must pass the FORT.
Educators who are NOT required to take the FORT:
- An educator who holds a life license in the teacher category who wants to add on a K-5 regular education, special education or reading teacher license does not have to take the FORT.
- An educator who held a life license in K-5 regular education, special education or reading teacher license whose license lapsed or was invalidated does not have to take the FORT.