For more information, visit the following websites or contact the assessment providers:
The Teacher Certification Office at the Oklahoma State Department of Education processes fingerprints, certification fees and required documents.
For questions about teacher certification, fingerprinting, transcripts, proof of teaching experience, or certification fees, contact a Certification Specialist with the following options:
The Assessment of Professional Knowledge (APK) assessment measures pedagogical knowledge across all grade levels, from elementary to secondary, and in all disciplines.
Key features include:
For more information, please call (866) 565-4893 or visit:
While both assessments evaluate pedagogical knowledge, the APK is a multiple-choice and scenario-based assessment format designed to measure foundational teaching competencies, rather than a performance-based portfolio submission like the PPAT.
| Feature | PPAT | APK |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Portfolio-based | Multiple-choice & scenario-based |
| Timeframe | Completed over several months | Single assessment session |
| Submission | Requires multiple tasks with artifacts | No submission of lesson plans or videos |
| Scoring | Evaluated holistically over multiple submissions | Scored per assessment session |
June 3, 2025
You may register online at www.ceoe.nesinc.com, or by calling (866) 565-4893 starting June 3, 2025.
$145
The APK is scored on a scale of 100-300:
The assessment consists of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions that evaluate teaching skills.
A raw score (number of correct answers) is converted to a scaled score to ensure fairness across different assessment versions.
The APK is scored per assessment session, meaning candidates receive a single overall score after each attempt.
A score of 220 or higher is required to pass the APK.
Please visit www.ceoe.nesinc.com or call (866) 565-4893 starting June 3, 2025.
Score reports are released within four weeks of taking the assessment.
The certification assessment requirements for alternative and emergency certification candidates are the same as traditional candidates.
No. If you passed the PPAT, you do not need to take the APK. Your passing score remains valid for certification.
No. APK is a completely different assessment format. Unlike PPAT, it does not require submission of teaching artifacts or video recordings.
The APK will be a standalone requirement, similar to the PPAT, and will not replace the OSAT, which assesses subject-area knowledge. Candidates will have to take both the OSAT(s) as required for their subject area in addition to the APK.
Candidates can retake the APK after waiting 30 days between attempts. Additional assessment fees apply for each retake.
More information can be found by visiting www.ets.org/ppat or by calling (800) 772-9476
You may schedule the PPAT by visiting www.ets.org/ppat or by calling (800) 772-9476.
$300
Please visit this site for the latest requirements.
Please visit the ETS site or call (855) 628-5088 for more information.
Yes, please check the retake policies listed on the ETS website.
A score of 38 or higher is required to pass.
Please visit www.ets.org/ppat/test-takers/scores/get-send-scores.html or call (800) 772-9476
More information can be found by visiting www.ceoe.nesinc.com or by calling (866) 565-4893.
Please visit www.ceoe.nesinc.com for OSAT study guides and preparation materials.
Right Start is an asynchronous interactive learning course designed to help candidates prepare for teacher certification assessments. Right Start courses for the National Evaluation Series program are aligned to national standards, which may be similar and relevant to candidates taking the CEOE.
You may register at www.ceoe.nesinc.com or by calling (866) 565-4893
OSAT assessment fee: Vary from $65-155 depending on the certification area with most assessments being $118
Candidates may select one of these options:
CEOE
Please review the following policies for the latest requirements.
For OSAT, total assessment scores are reported as scaled scores using a range from 100 to 300, with 240 as the minimum passing scaled score.
Score reports vary based on subject area. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to the Score Reports Dates.
Candidates who select the email notification option during registration may receive an email from the testing company on the day their scores are reported. Scores will be available in their account starting at 10:00 p.m. CST on the designated score report date for their assessment. Score reports remain available in the account for two years.
Yes, please check the retake policies listed on the CEOE website.
Please review Requesting Alternative Assessment Arrangements or call (866) 565-4893 for more information.
For information on out-of-state assessment comparability, please review our Out-of-State Assessment information.
Candidates may not use personal calculators on assessments. However, on-screen calculators are automatically provided for assessments that allow them.
Educational Testing Service (ETS), the provider of the PPAT, has decided to discontinue the assessment. As a result, Oklahoma must select a new pedagogical assessment.
The PPAT will be discontinued in December 2025. The Spring 2025 administration will be the last full offering of the assessment as the Fall 2025 administration will be limited to retakes and score corrections.
Teacher candidates on a 3-year pathway who are employed may apply for a one-year extension during their third year if they need additional time to complete certification requirements. Those seeking employment may also apply for this extension. Applications for the one-year extension should be submitted through the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE).
Candidates who have certifications expiring in June 2025 who do not pass the PPAT by Spring 2025 should work with OSDE to obtain an extension. They may then retake the PPAT components as necessary in Fall 2025.
Candidates who do not pass the PPAT will have until December 2025 to retake it. Alternatively, the candidate may take the APK. To learn more, see the APK section in the 'Certification Assessment' FAQ above.
Please note that these FAQs may be subject to change as more information becomes available.
