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Contact Information:

Alabama Department of Education

Policy Information:

The Alabama State Board of Education has approved Foundations of Reading (890) as the foundational reading assessment required for certification in Elementary Education (K–6), Early Childhood Education (P–3), and Collaborative Special Education (K–6). The requisite score on Foundations of Reading (890) will be a certification requirement for: Individuals unconditionally admitted to an Alabama-approved Class B or Alternative A program in Elementary Education (K–6), Early Childhood Education (P–3), or Collaborative Special Education (K–6); Individuals seeking Alabama certification based upon the Certificate Reciprocity Approach (wherein test scores are used to meet certification requirements) in Elementary Education (K–6), Early Childhood Education (P–3), and/or Collaborative Special Education (K–6); Individuals who meet eligibility requirements and are seeking to expand the certification areas on their valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate to include Elementary Education (K–6), Early Childhood Education (P–3), and/or Collaborative Special Education (K–6); and Individuals seeking Alabama certification based upon the Foreign Credentials Approach in Elementary Education (K–6), Early Childhood Education (P–3), and/or Collaborative Special Education (K–6).

Although there is currently no state requirement, additional National Evaluation Series™ assessments are nationally available. Candidates may benefit from this experience, as well as having Series scores.

Candidates, please note you may elect to grant access to your Series scores to your state agency or EPP contact, however your state agency or EPP may not accept Series assessment scores for licensure.

Candidates may also benefit from National Evaluation Series™ preparation materials aligned with national standards applicable to any licensure test in that specific licensure area while preparing for certification.

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State Contact Information:

Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

Alaska Department of Education and Early Development

Main Phone: 907-465-2800
Main Fax: 907-465-2806
Email: eed.contact@alaska.gov

Mailing Address:
Alaska Dept. of Education & Early Development
PO Box 110500
Juneau, AK 99811-0500

Juneau Physical Address:
333 Willoughby Ave, 9th Floor
Juneau, AK 99801

Anchorage Physical Address:
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 810
Anchorage, AK 99501

Teacher Certification:
Phone: 907-465-2831
Fax: 907-465-2441
Email: tcwebmail@alaska.gov

State Policies: The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development has approved the Foundations of Reading test as an option for Alaska teachers to earn the following Reads Act endorsements:

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State Contact Information:

Email: ade.eel@ade.arkansas.gov

Phone: 501-682-4342

WEB: Educator Licensure Assessments

State Policies: In accordance with the Right to Read Act, any person applying for a first-time license in Elementary Education (K–6) or Special Education (K–12) shall pass a stand-alone assessment on the essential components of the Science of Reading.

The test versions currently accepted for licensure in Arkansas are Foundations of Reading 190 and Foundations of Reading 890, administered by Evaluation Systems of Pearson.

As of July 1, 2025, all candidates can register for and take Foundations of Reading 890, as this test version allows Arkansas candidates the benefits of the Free-After-Three retake policy. The change from Foundations of Reading 190 to Foundations of Reading 890 is a change in test code only. No changes have been made to the test framework or content.

Candidates who are currently registered for Foundations of Reading 190 should schedule and complete their exam prior to August 31, 2025.

The Free-After-Three Retake Policy provides candidates who have taken Foundations of Reading 890 three times and have not yet passed to reregister for 890 at no cost.

Please note the following regarding the Series Free-After-Three retake policy:

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Policy Information: Testing requirements are dependent on certification type. Read What Assessments Are Required for CT Educators for further guidance.

Contact Information: Bureau of Certification

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Policy Information: In accordance with House File 2618, higher education institutions are required to administer the Foundations of Reading assessment to candidates earning their teaching license in kindergarten through grade six endorsement areas. The endorsement areas, determined by the Iowa Department of Education, include the following: (1) K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom, endorsement #102, (2) PK-K Teacher, PreKindergarten-Kindergarten Classroom, endorsement #103, (3) K-8 Reading, endorsement #148, (4) K-8 Instructional Strategist I: Mild/Moderate, endorsement #260, and (5) Birth-Grade 3 Inclusive Settings, endorsement #1001.

Email: idoe.edprep@iowa.gov

Although there is currently no state requirement, additional National Evaluation Series™ assessments are nationally available. Candidates may benefit from this experience, as well as having Series scores.

Candidates, please note you may elect to grant access to your Series scores to your state agency or EPP contact, however your state agency or EPP may not accept Series assessment scores for licensure.

Candidates may also benefit from National Evaluation Series™ preparation materials aligned with national standards applicable to any licensure test in that specific licensure area while preparing for certification.

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State Policy Information: The Kansas State Board of Education has approved the Evaluation Systems of Pearson-delivered Foundations of Reading Test as an option for Kansas Educators to fulfill literacy licensure requirements. Passing the Foundations of Reading (FOR) Test for Kansas will satisfy these literacy licensure criteria. For information related to policy questions, please contact the Kansas State Department of Education.

KSDE Teacher Licensure

Email: tlalicense@ksde.gov

Phone: 785-296-2288

Score reporting: Shane Carter, scarter@ksde.gov

Although there is currently no state requirement, additional National Evaluation Series™ assessments are nationally available. Candidates may benefit from this experience, as well as having Series scores.

Candidates, please note you may elect to grant access to your Series scores to your state agency or EPP contact, however your state agency or EPP may not accept Series assessment scores for licensure.

Candidates may also benefit from National Evaluation Series™ preparation materials aligned with national standards applicable to any licensure test in that specific licensure area while preparing for certification.

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State Policy Information: Driven by Maryland State Board of Education Resolution 24-01 and in accordance with state legislation establishing the requirements for teacher preparation programs, all teachers in the following endorsement areas must be trained in scientifically based reading: Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education, and English for Speakers of Other Languages. Additionally, these teachers must also earn a passing score on a rigorous test of scientifically based reading instruction.

Consistent with action taken by the Maryland State Board of Education on 12/3/24 to adopt the Foundations of Reading Assessment, all teachers may satisfy their testing requirement by taking and passing the Foundations of Reading Assessment developed and administered by Evaluation Systems of Pearson.

State contact information: Educator Licensure Webpage

Email: certinfo.msde@maryland.gov

Phone: 410-767-0390

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If you would like to register for an MTEL test, please visit the MTEL website.

State Policy Information: For information on Massacuhsetts policies related to Paraprofessional hiring requirements, please visit https://www.doe.mass.edu/edeffectiveness/paraprofessional.html.

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Contact Information: Mississippi Department of Education

Policy Information: Effective July 1, 2016, for initial elementary education licensure, a teacher candidate must earn a passing score on a rigorous test of scientifically research-based reading instruction and intervention and data-based decision-making principles as approved by the State Board of Education (Miss. Code Ann. § 37-3-2). The purpose of the test is to ensure that each licensed educator has the subject matter knowledge essential for entry-level teaching in the field. The Foundations of Reading assessment is required for the issuance of Elementary Education licenses for K–6, K–3, and 4–6. This requirement is in addition to all other testing requirements for Elementary Education candidates in Mississippi. Effective January 1, 2023, the Foundations of Reading assessment is required for the issuance of the Special Education Mild to Moderate (K–12) license type. This requirement will be in addition to all other testing requirements for Special Education Mild to Moderate (K–12) candidates in Mississippi.

Although there is currently no state requirement, additional National Evaluation Series™ assessments are nationally available. Candidates may benefit from this experience, as well as having Series scores.

Candidates, please note you may elect to grant access to your Series scores to your state agency or EPP contact, however your state agency or EPP may not accept Series assessment scores for licensure.

Candidates may also benefit from National Evaluation Series™ preparation materials aligned with national standards applicable to any licensure test in that specific licensure area while preparing for certification.

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Policy Information: Information about requirements for professional assessments is available in the Bureau of Credentialing Knowledge Base (https://nhdoepm.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/CHD/overview) on the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) website (https://www.education.nh.gov). Please reference administrative rule Ed 505.01 Basic Academic Skills and Subject Area Assessment at https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rules/state_agencies/ed500.html.

For more information about licensure and credentialing, visit the following links:

Licensure Testing Requirements

Bureau of Credentialing

Department of Education homepage

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State contact information: SBOE Educator Licensure Information and Resources

State Policy Information: The State Board of Education of Ohio has adopted the Series Foundations of Classroom Support (NT517) as a testing requirement for ESEA Endorsement for Educational Aide.

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State Contact Information:

Email: kari.kurto@ride.ri.gov

State Policies: The Rhode Island Right to Read Act of 2019 requires educators to exhibit either proficiency in or awareness of the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. The Foundations of Reading test for Rhode Island assesses proficiency in and depth of understanding of the subject of reading and writing development. The test reflects instructional practices aligned with the Science of Reading.

Currently practicing educators required to meet the proficiency requirements of the Right to Read Act may elect to take the Foundations of Reading test as an alternate pathway to demonstrate proficiency when educators have already completed and mastered prior professional learning in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy.

This includes educators who are currently teaching in the following roles:

Please visit the RIDE Right to Read Act landing page for additional information including an LEA Guidance document, an FAQ document, and an overview webinar (May 4, 2021) presentation [PDF] and recording.

Although there is currently no state requirement, additional National Evaluation Series™ assessments are nationally available. Candidates may benefit from this experience, as well as having Series scores.

Candidates, please note you may elect to grant access to your Series scores to your state agency or EPP contact, however your state agency or EPP may not accept Series assessment scores for licensure.

Candidates may also benefit from National Evaluation Series™ preparation materials aligned with national standards applicable to any licensure test in that specific licensure area while preparing for certification.

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*See Policy Information

Policy Information: Policy Information: Effective September 1, 2026, the South Carolina Board of Education has approved a passing score of 233 for individuals seeking initial or add-on certification in Early Childhood, Elementary, or Special Education fields. For educators seeking to add the Read to Succeed (R2S) Literacy Teacher endorsement, the South Carolina Board of Education has approved a passing score of 240. For information related to policy questions, please contact the South Carolina Department of Education.

State Contact Information: Certification Assessments - South Carolina Department of Education

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Policy Information: Information about policy on professional assessments is available on the Tennessee State Board of Education Rules, Policies, and Guidance website. Please reference policy 5.105: Professional Assessments for Tennessee Educators.

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State contact information: Educator Licensing

State policies: The Utah Board of Education has approved the use of Pearson assessments to meet testing options for educator licensure. For information related to policy questions, please contact the Utah State Board of Education.

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State Contact Information:

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Web: Educator Licensing General Information
Phone: (800) 441-4563
Fax: (360) 586-0145

Mailing Address:
Department of Public Instruction
125 S. Webster Street
P.O. Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841

State Policies: This section has information related to the Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test (FORT) as required by Wisconsin State Statute §118.19 (14). Wisconsin has adopted the updated Foundations of Reading Test (test code 890), which will open for registration beginning on August 28, 2025.

Effective January 31, 2014, applicants for initial licensure as a K–5 elementary teacher (elementary/middle K–9 license), initial reading teacher or initial reading specialist, as listed below, must receive a passing score on the Wisconsin Foundations of Reading Test (FORT). For those seeking a special education license, state statutes allow for passage on the FORT or completion of a course of study approved by DPI to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the teaching of reading.

Beginning on September 1, 2025, test takers may take the newer, 890 version of the FORT. Passing scores from 090, 190, and 890 versions of the FORT will be accepted by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

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Policy Information: As of July 17, 2026, the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board has adopted the following exams:

Contact Information: For information related to policy questions, please contact the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board:
Phone: 307-777-7291
Email: wyoptsb@wyo.gov

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