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Praxis School Psychologist (5403)
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The School Psychologist’s Guide for the Praxis® Exam: Exam Preparation – Print and Online Review, Plus 370 Questions Based on the Latest Exam Blueprint
By Thompson PhD, Peter, Hohnbaum PhD NCSP, Colette B.
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Praxis Praxis Exams License: Complete Roadmap
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Start With Student-Level ServicesYou are here
Begin with the largest domain (41%): psychoeducational assessment, academic and behavioral interventions, mental health services, and MTSS/RTI frameworks.
Build Foundations Knowledge
Study child development, learning theories, cognitive processes, biological bases of behavior, research methods, and psychometrics (26% of the exam).
Cover Professional Practices and Systems-Level Services
Review ethics, legal standards, data-based decision making, school-wide prevention, family-school collaboration, and consultation models.
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Can You Take the Praxis School Psych Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Most states require specialist-level (60+ graduate semester hours) training in school psychology
- •Supervised practicum and internship (typically 1,200+ hours) required by most states
- •State-specific passing scores vary — check your state's requirements on the ETS website
- •NASP recommends a passing score of 147 for the Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP) credential
- •Background check and fingerprinting required by most states for school employment
- •Some states require additional state-specific exams alongside the Praxis
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8-12 weeks for most candidates
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200 Practice Questions
Covers assessment, intervention, consultation, systems-level services, and professional foundations covering topics from the official 5403 blueprint.
Updated for 2026
Reflects the current ETS Praxis 5403 test framework and NASP Practice Model domains.
Free School Psych Prep
Practice psychoeducational assessment, behavioral intervention, and consultation skills without a paywall.
What You'll Study
11 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction: About the Praxis 5403 Exam
1 sections
Chapter 1: Data-Based Decision Making & Assessment Frameworks
5 sections
Chapter 2: Psychoeducational Assessment & Psychometrics
7 sections
Chapter 3: Consultation Models & Collaborative Practice
3 sections
Chapter 4: Academic Interventions & Instructional Support
6 sections
Chapter 5: Behavioral Assessment & Applied Behavior Interventions
5 sections
Chapter 6: Mental Health Services & Child Psychopathology
7 sections
Chapter 7: Systems-Level Services & Schoolwide PBIS/MTSS
4 sections
Chapter 8: Crisis Prevention, Response & Family-Community Collaboration
5 sections
Chapter 9: Diversity, Equity & Research Methodology
5 sections
Chapter 10: Legal, Ethical & Professional Standards in School Psychology
7 sections
Praxis School Psych-Specific Topics Covered
Praxis School Psych Exam Details
Praxis School Psychologist (5403)
Administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Educational Testing Service (ETS) content outline
Data-based decision making, technology, professional ethics, legal standards, and evidence-based practice across all service domains.
Psychoeducational assessment, academic interventions, behavioral and mental health interventions, instructional support, and response to intervention/MTSS frameworks.
School-wide practices to promote learning, preventive and responsive services, family-school collaboration, and systems-level consultation.
Child and adolescent development, learning theories, cognitive and academic processes, biological bases of behavior, research methodology, and psychometrics.
What's Included
11 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
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