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The Foundations of Reading (190) test for Arkansas assesses proficiency in and depth of understanding of the subject of reading and writing development. The test reflects scientifically based reading research.
Who Needs to Take the Test?
In accordance with Act 416 of 2017, a person who applies for an Elementary Education K–6 or a Special Education K–12 license is required to successfully pass a stand-alone teaching reading test—the Foundations of Reading. This requirement is effective starting September 1, 2017.
The test version currently accepted for licensure in Arkansas is Foundations of Reading (190).
The stand-alone reading assessment requirements apply to the following:
- Teachers placed on an Additional Licensure Plan (ALP) for Special Education K–12 or Elementary Education K–6 beginning in the fall of the 2017–2018 school year will be required to meet the changes to licensure assessments;
- Teachers applying for reciprocity after September 1, 2017, for Elementary Education K–6 and Special Education K–12 are required to meet these requirements if the teacher has less than three (3) years documented teaching experience. A provisional license will be available for reciprocity candidates, if needed;
- Teachers who enroll in a Special Education K–12 or Elementary Education K–6 program that begins in the fall of 2017, and thereafter. (Candidates who enrolled in a Special Education K–12 or Elementary Education K–6 program and started their coursework prior to the fall of 2017 do not have to take the stand-alone reading test.);
- The requirements of Act 416 also apply to currently licensed teachers testing out of the K–6 endorsement after September 1, 2017. These teachers must also meet all other licensure requirements in place at the time of licensure application.
Test Information
Online proctoring is available for this test. You may test remotely, including from home.
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4 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time
- 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
- 4 hours testing time
4 hours and 30 minutes total appointment time
- 15 minutes for tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
- 2 hours 30 minutes for the multiple-choice questions
- 15 minutes for optional break
- 1 hour 30 minutes for the open-response assignments
You may take restroom breaks during testing. Time taken for breaks is considered part of the available testing time.
By appointment, year round. Test appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check seat availability

By appointment with an online proctor during one-week testing windows each month
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You may test remotely, including from home. Review system and testing environment requirements

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Candidates will receive a receipt of completion at the conclusion of their test center appointment.
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Candidates taking an online-proctored test will not receive a receipt of completion when their test ends.
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