ORELA Multiple Subjects Examination

What is the Oregon Educator Licensure Assessments (ORELA) Multiple Subjects Examination?

The ORELA Multiple Subjects Examination is a new teacher certification test that was initiated by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) to ensure that high-quality teachers are present in all Oregon classrooms.

Who must take the Multiple Subjects Examination?

Beginning in July 2005, the Multiple Subjects Examination will be required of candidates for initial licensure in Oregon with authorizations at the early childhood, elementary and middle school levels. Reading test objectives have also been developed to test applicants for licensure who have completed accredited programs out of state.

Passing Multiple Subjects Examination

In order to pass the Multiple Subjects Examination, candidates must pass two subtests. The subtest selection depends on whether the candidate has received preparation at an approved Oregon institution or at an accredited out-of-state program.

Online Registration

Candidates may register or make registration changes via the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, during all registration periods:

To register online:

Go the ORELA website, click the link at the top that says REGISTER NOW and follow the instructions.
Note the deadlines and fees for regular, late and emergency registration, as well as other test fees.
Use a credit card (VISA or Mastercard) for payment.

2008-2009 Registration Schedule
Test Date	Regular Registration Deadline*	Late Registration Deadline**	Emergency Registration Deadline†	Score Report Mailing Date‡
August 9, 2008	July 7, 2008	July 24, 2008	July 31, 2008	September 8, 2008
October 4, 2008	August 29, 2008	September 18, 2008	September 25, 2008	November 3, 2008
December 6, 2008	October 31, 2008	November 20, 2008	November 27, 2008	December 31, 2008
February 7, 2009	January 2, 2009	January 22, 2009	January 29, 2009	March 9, 2009
April 18, 2009	March 13, 2009	April 2, 2009	April 9, 2009	May 18, 2009
June 13, 2009	May 8, 2009	May 28, 2009	June 4, 2009	July 13, 2009
The dealine for submission of requests and all necessary documentation for alternative testing arrangements is the regular registration deadline. Because of space, staff and time constraints, there can be no assurance that requests received after this deadline can be accommodated.
* Regular registration: If you register via the internet, your registration must be completed by 5:00 pm Pacific time on the regular registration deadline. If you register by mail, your registration materials must be postmarked by the regular registration deadline. If there are multiple postmarks, the most recent postmark date will govern.
**Late registration (requires and additional fee): If you register via the internet, your registration must be completed by 5:00 pm Pacific time on the late registration deadline. If you register by mail, your registration materials must be received by the late registration deadline.
† Emergency registration (requires and additional fee): If you register via the internet, your registration must be completed by 5:00 pm Pacific time on the emergency registration deadline. If you register by telephone, you must call before 5:00 pm Pacific time on the emergency registration deadline.
‡ The release of score reports may be delayed until a passing standard is set. Unofficial scores will be available by 5:00 pm Pacific time on this date at the ORELA website.

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