New Educator Standards and Test Frameworks
The development of certification tests is based on the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC)-approved certification standards for each field. Prior to approval by the SBEC, each set of proposed certification standards is posted for 30 days for public comment. Test frameworks, which help guide the test development process for a new or revised certification test and are based on SBEC-approved certification standards, are also posted for 30 days for public comment.
Drafts for Public Comment
No draft frameworks are available for public comment.
Approved Test Frameworks
Recently approved test frameworks are posted below.
- #165 Bilingual Education Spanish Supplemental - Version with marked changes and the final framework with all revisions incorporated.
- #186 Special Education Specialist EC-12 Framework - Version with marked changes and the final framework with all revisions incorporated.
- #185 Deafblind EC-12 Framework - Version with marked changes and the final framework with all revisions incorporated.
Contact Information
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