The Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA), a separate agency of state government, is authorized by law to develop and administer the competency-based teacher tests. Two assessments are currently required for Oklahoma teacher certification: a subject area test and the professional education assessment. 

For information about which test to take, contact the Office of Teacher Certification. For test content information and registration, visit the websites below and contact the testing company directly for further information.

Subject Area Tests
·       OSAT (Oklahoma Subject Area Tests)
·       Praxis subject area tests

Professional Education Assessment
·       APK starting June 3rd, 2025
·       Formerly the PPAT (2019-2025) and OPTE (1999-2021)                                                   Note: The professional education assessment (APK/PPAT/OPTE) is not             required for a stand-alone certificate in School Counseling, Speech-Language             Pathologist, School Psychologist, or School Psychometrist. 

Other Resources
·       Out of State Test Review
·       Master's Degree Comparability Review