Who is required to take an AEPA test?
Every person seeking educator certification in Arizona is required to take and pass one or more comprehensive tests of subject and/or professional knowledge. The AEPA program has been designed to meet this requirement. ADE rules require that applicants for teaching certificates take tests of professional knowledge and subject knowledge, and demonstrate an understanding of the United States and Arizona Constitutions. The purpose of the AEPA program is to ensure that each certified teacher has the necessary knowledge to teach in Arizona public schools. Applicants for administrator certification must take the appropriate test for the Superintendent, Principal, or Supervisor certificate and demonstrate an understanding of the United States and Arizona Constitutions. Applicants for Career and Technical Education certification must take the Professional KnowledgeSecondary test and demonstrate an understanding of the United States and Arizona Constitutions.
