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Praxis School Psychologist (5403)
Praxis School Psychologist (5403)
The ETS Praxis subject test required for school psychologist credentialing in most states and for the NASP Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) designation. It gates entry into practice in K-12 schools.
What's on the exam
Praxis School Psychologist (5403) content categories (study companion)
Professional Practices that Permeate All Aspects of Service Delivery
32%Data-based decision-making and problem identification · Measurement theory, reliability, and validity · Assessment of special and diverse populations · Models and methods of consultation · Home/school/community collaboration · Using information and technology in data collection
Direct and Indirect Services for Children, Families, and Schools (Student-Level Services)
23%Academic interventions and instructional support · Mental and behavioral health services and interventions · Evidence-based intervention selection and progress monitoring · Multitiered systems of support (MTSS/RTI) at the student level · Crisis prevention and response for individuals · Social-emotional and behavioral supports
Direct and Indirect Services for Children, Families, and Schools (Systems-Level Services)
20%Schoolwide practices to promote learning · Services to promote safe and supportive schools · Family-school collaboration at the systems level · Program development and evaluation · Schoolwide prevention and positive behavior supports · Systems-level data use and accountability
Foundations of School Psychological Service Delivery
25%Equitable practices for diverse student populations · Research methods, statistics, and program evaluation · Legal, ethical, and professional standards · Human growth, development, and learning · Biological and cultural bases of behavior · Roles, responsibilities, and professional identity of school psychologists
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Praxis School Psychologist (5403) cost?
The Praxis School Psychologist (5403) costs $156. $156 ETS test fee; state credentialing and NASP NCSP application fees are separate.
How long is the Praxis School Psychologist (5403) and how many questions does it have?
125 selected-response items — 2 hours 5 minutes.
What do you need to pass the Praxis School Psychologist (5403)?
Scaled-score passing requirement set by each state/credentialing body (NASP recommends 147 for the NCSP).
Can you retake the Praxis School Psychologist (5403)?
After 28 days; may not retake the same test more than once in that period.
What is the best way to study for the Praxis School Psychologist (5403)?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Professional Practices that Permeate All Aspects of Service Delivery 32%, Direct and Indirect Services for Children, Families, and Schools (Student-Level Services) 23%, Direct and Indirect Services for Children, Families, and Schools (Systems-Level Services) 20%, Foundations of School Psychological Service Delivery 25%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
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