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Commission approves Praxis II report recommending Praxis Bridge and exploring attestation pathway
Summary
The commission approved a WestEd-backed report required by AB 428 that recommends using the Praxis Bridge for near-pass candidates and studying an attestation process by educator preparation programs; the attestation option would require regulation changes and dedicated staff.
The Commission on Professional Standards in Education approved a report on the Praxis II and pedagogy examinations required by Assembly Bill 428 (AB 428) from the 2023 legislative session and recommended two alternative pathways for candidates who narrowly miss passing scores.
Jeff Briskie, director of Educator Development, Licensure and Family Engagement, introduced the presentation and said the department contracted with WestEd to conduct the study and convene a work group. Heather Mattson, senior program manager at WestEd, presented the findings and two work-group recommendations: adoption of the Praxis Bridge for candidates who nearly pass the Praxis II and consideration of an attestation process administered by educator…
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