Official teacher certification links
Your state education agency decides which tests you need and what scores pass. ETS runs the Praxis tests used by many states, and Pearson Evaluation Systems runs the state-specific programs in about 18 states, such as California’s CSET and Texas’s certification exams.
Links checked October 12, 2026. We are not affiliated with ETS, Pearson or any state agency.
| What you need | Where |
|---|---|
| Praxis tests, registration and state requirements | ETS Praxis |
| Praxis registration and at-home testing | Praxis registration |
| State programs run by Pearson (CSET, NYSTCE, TExES program, FTCE and others) | Pearson Evaluation Systems |
| Which tests your state requires | Your state education agency’s certification pages |
Official source & community discussion
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