Flexible testing solutions for future educators

The teacher shortage has put a lot of pressure on schools and educator preparation programs to place more qualified professionals into classrooms faster. But test-day challenges—like scheduling conflicts, travel barriers, and test anxiety—can make it harder for future educators, provisionally-certified educators, and paraprofessionals to complete their certification exams. That's why Praxis is introducing Custom Testing Solutions—an innovative approach that reimagines certification access by bringing exams directly to your location. By offering flexible scheduling, familiar environments, and customizable testing experiences we can ensure test-day logistics don’t stand in the way of talented professionals entering the classroom. 

Creating seamless test-day experiences 

Traditional testing logistics often create unnecessary stress for candidates, delaying their path to certification. Our Custom Testing Solutions allow educator preparation programs (EPPs), school districts, professional development organizations, and other partners to host Praxis and ParaPro exams at their own locations—whether on a school campus, at a conference venue, or another designated space. We can provide everything needed for a seamless testing experience, including: 

• Complete computer stations 
• On-site technical support and proctoring staff 
• Flexible scheduling options 
• Private, after-hours test center access 

By reducing travel time, minimizing scheduling conflicts, and offering a familiar testing environment, candidates can focus on performing their best—without the added stress of traditional testing barriers. 

Greater visibility & efficiency for organizations 

For organizations looking to partner with Praxis, Custom Testing Solutions provide greater visibility into candidate registration and testing progress, making it easier to track who has completed their necessary exams and coordinate testing for entire cohorts. By scheduling multiple candidates at once and hosting a dedicated testing site exclusively for their candidates, organizations can streamline certification timelines, monitor candidate progress, and ensure that provisionally certified teachers, paraprofessionals, and aspiring educators meet their requirements on time. This level of control helps organizations provide better support and removes barriers that could delay certification. 

Flexible testing options to fit your needs 

We know that every organization has unique needs, which is why we offer multiple formats to create a tailored testing experience that works for your candidates: 

• Premium Solution – Praxis provides everything—computers, tech support, and proctoring staff—so you can transform any space into a fully equipped test center. 
• Flex Solution – Use your own computers while Praxis supplies remote or onsite technical support and proctoring. 
• Private Access Solution – Candidates receive exclusive access to a Praxis test center at a scheduled time. Praxis provides the location, computers, onsite technical support, and proctoring staff, ensuring a secure and professional testing environment. 

In addition to testing, we also provide test-readiness materials, practice exams, and workshops to help candidates feel fully prepared for success.