Wisconsin CS License / Praxis
COMPUTER SCIENCE LICENSE 1405
Alternative License Pathway
If you are interested in attaining a 405/1405 Computer Science License, there are several approaches.
If you are interested in attaining a 405/1405 Computer Science License, there are several approaches.
Option #1 - CS Praxis Test
Study for and take the Computer Science Praxis Test. A new version of the Computer Science Praxis Exam was released in September 2018. The new praxis exam correlates to “What would a first-year teacher of high school computer science need to know?” It is the belief that any teacher that passes the Computer Science Praxis Exam knows the content necessary to teach and inspire tomorrow’s technology leaders.
You can register for the test at https://www.ets.org/praxis/register.
More information on the WI DPI Website: https://dpi.wi.gov/licensing/apply-educator-license/other/content-test
How can you prepare for the Praxis Test?
- CompuScholar is offering two of their courses and study guides which should prepare you to take the Computer Science Praxis Exam (5652) in Wisconsin. This is entirely free of charge and offered by CompuScholar in conjunction with the CSTA WI-Dairyland. The courses are online, self-paced and self-study, so you can get started at any time and take up to 6 months to complete them. Here is the registration link: https://www.compuscholar.com/schools/standards/states/wisconsin/praxis
- Other test prep materials are available <https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5652 >
Option #2 - MTEC
Option #2 - MTEC
The Milwaukee Teacher Education Center (MTEC) offers an approved alternative certification pathway. To find out more about this option contact <http://www.mteconline.org>
Please contact Joe Kmoch joe@jkmoch.com for more information on this as well as other opportunities they’ve developed.