The Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (5354) exam is a test required by many states for credential candidates planning to work in special education classrooms. It is a single, computer-delivered test that includes questions from five content categories.
The content categories are Development and Characteristics of Learners; Planning and the Learning Environment; Instruction; Assessment; and Foundations and Professional Responsibilities.
The test consists of selected-response questions only. Questions may address disabilities of any degree varying from mild to profound.
2024 Praxis Special Education Testing Costs*
Below is an overview of the 2024 Praxis Special Education (5354) testing fees for computer-based testing.
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Service |
Fees |
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Registration |
$130 test registration fee |
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Change to test center or date |
Additional $40 fee |
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Phone Registration |
Additional $35 fee |
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Additional score reports |
$50 per report |
2024 Praxis Special Education Test Dates*
Computer-based testing for the Praxis Special Education (5354) exam is available by appointment. Alternatively, online-proctored testing is offered remotely.
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Praxis Special Education (5354) Test Dates |
Results Release Dates |
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12/2/24 - 12/28/24 |
1/10/25 |
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3/3/25 - 3/29/25 |
4/11/25 |
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6/30/25 - 7/26/25 |
8/8/25 |
*This information is subject to change. All test-takers should visit the official Praxis website at https://www.ets.org/praxis to confirm fees, registration, and testing requirements before enrolling.
