Juniors, Seniors & Graduate Students

Please note important field test opportunity for the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) program!!

Field testing for the following tests is available from May 13 – June 3, 2013 at Pearson Professional Centers and Pearson Authorized Test Centers throughout New York State. 

• Academic Literacy Skills Test (ALST)
• Educating All Students (EAS) Test

Participation in the field tests will allow candidates to:

• Gauge professional knowledge by taking actual test items;
• Gain practical testing experience; and
• Provide input on the test that will be taken by future educators.

For each test form completed, participants are offered their choice of ONE of the following:

1. a $50 voucher that can be applied toward future test registration fees; or
2. a $100 Penguin^® Books gift code.

In addition, participants may be entered into a drawing to win one of two available Apple^® iPad^® mobile devices (approximate retail value $399 each) or one of two $100 VISA^® or MasterCard^® gift cards.

Who is eligible to participate?

Qualified participants are juniors, seniors, or graduate students currently or recently enrolled in an approved educator preparation program preparing them for initial New York State licensure.

Eligible students can visit the NYSTCE field test website to register: www.pearsonvue.com/espilot

When does registration begin?

Registration is available beginning May 1, 2013.

Click for more information on the new tests and testing requirements

If you have any questions, please contact Pearson Customer Support at NYSTCEfieldtest@pearson.com