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A school psychology exam guide for the ETS selected-response format, NASP 2020 service model, assessment, consultation, student interventions, systems-level supports, research, equity, law, and ethics.
Praxis 5403 preparation should connect school psychology theory with applied decisions: assessment interpretation, data-based decision making, consultation, academic and behavioral interventions, MTSS, family-school collaboration, equity, research design, and legal or ethical safeguards.
Use these ETS structure points to organize School Psychologist study before moving into NASP-aligned scenarios.
ETS lists Praxis 5403 as a computer-delivered selected-response exam with several question types.
The exam is 2 hours 5 minutes.
The current ETS study companion lists 125 selected-response questions.
Professional Practices that Permeate All Aspects of Service Delivery is the largest category at 40 questions, or 32%.
ETS states that Praxis 5403 is based on the NASP Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services. Study should connect each question to data, consultation, intervention, systems, equity, research, and professional safeguards.
The exam tests process as well as content. Review psychoeducational assessment, curriculum-based measures, ecological data, academic interventions, mental and behavioral health supports, and how to interpret evidence for school decisions.
Foundations account for 25% of the exam and include equitable practice, research and evidence-based practice, legal rules, ethical problem solving, confidentiality, mandated reporting, FERPA, IDEA, Section 504, and related safeguards.
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Praxis School Psychologist 5403 is based on the National Association of School Psychologists Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services (2020). ETS lists a computer-delivered exam of 2 hours 5 minutes with 125 selected-response questions. The exam is designed for school psychology licensure or certification candidates in educational settings and assumes supervised practicum or internship experience.
The current ETS study companion groups Praxis 5403 into four major areas: Professional Practices that Permeate All Aspects of Service Delivery at 40 questions, or 32%; Direct and Indirect Services for Children, Families, and Schools at the student level at 28 questions, or 23%; Direct and Indirect Services at the systems level at 25 questions, or 20%; and Foundations of School Psychological Service Delivery at 32 questions, or 25%. Preparation should connect data-based decision making, consultation, academic interventions, mental and behavioral health services, schoolwide practices, safe and supportive schools, family-school collaboration, equitable practice, research, and legal, ethical, and professional practice to applied school scenarios.
ETS lists the exam as 2 hours 5 minutes.
The current ETS study companion lists 125 selected-response questions.
ETS states that Praxis 5403 is based on the NASP Model for Comprehensive and Integrated School Psychological Services (2020).
Professional Practices that Permeate All Aspects of Service Delivery is the largest area at 40 questions, or 32%.
Study data-based decision making, consultation, academic interventions, mental and behavioral health services, schoolwide supports, safe and supportive schools, family-school collaboration, equity, research, and legal and ethical practice.
Track professional practices, student-level services, systems-level services, and foundations separately so the largest area does not hide legal or research gaps.
After each practice set, label misses by data-based decision making, consultation, intervention, systems, family collaboration, equity, research, or law and ethics.
Practice selecting the best next step for assessment referrals, progress monitoring, MTSS, crisis response, behavioral supports, family communication, and confidentiality concerns.
Complete 125 selected-response questions in a 2-hour-5-minute block to test pacing, stamina, and switching between assessment, intervention, systems, and foundations topics.
Use the guide to self-serve, or talk to a coordinator if you need help mapping timelines, official requirements, or troubleshooting day-of logistics.
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