Who Is Required to Take the Tests?
The table below provides a general summary of the assessment requirements for individuals seeking certification in Oklahoma for the 2011–2012 program year. If you need additional guidance with respect to assessment requirements, please contact the OCTP (see "Contact Information"). Refer to "Certification Requirements" for information about the specific OPTE and OSAT tests required.
| Type of Certification | Testing Requirements |
| Initial license/certification | OGET, OPTE, OSAT |
| Additional certification areas/endorsements | OSAT (Administrator, advanced subject areas, Elementary Education, Early Childhood, and Special Education have program requirements in addition to testing.) |
| Alternative Placement Programs and Troops to Teachers certification | OGET, OPTE, OSAT |
| Four-Year-Olds and Younger Certificate | OGET, OSAT Early Childhood Education (005) |
| Career Development Program for Paraprofessionals to be Certified Teachers | OGET, OPTE, OSAT |
| Paraprofessional Title I Credential | OGET |
Out-of-State Applicants
Individuals seeking Oklahoma certification who are certified outside of Oklahoma are required to pass the CEOE, including the OGET, OPTE, and OSAT, or verify passage of comparable tests. For more information about testing requirements or comparability to other states' tests, contact the OCTP (see "Contact Information").