The PRAXIS Special Education exam covers key areas including understanding disabilities and their impact on learning, instructional planning and delivery, assessment and data analysis, legal and ethical responsibilities, and collaboration with families and colleagues. The test emphasizes practical application of special education principles and evidence-based teaching strategies. Most test-takers find the breadth of content challenging, which is why targeted preparation focused on your weaker areas can make a significant difference in your score.

Many test-takers struggle most with the legal and compliance section (IDEA, IEP requirements, Section 504 plans) and with questions requiring application of instructional strategies to specific student scenarios. The assessment and data interpretation questions also trip up candidates who haven't worked extensively with special education assessments. Personalized tutoring helps you identify which specific topics are holding you back and develop targeted strategies to master them, rather than reviewing everything equally.

Most candidates benefit from 6-12 weeks of focused preparation, though this varies based on your background and familiarity with special education content. If you have classroom experience in special education, you may need less time; if you're transitioning from general education, you may need more. Working with a tutor can help you create an efficient study plan that targets your specific gaps rather than spending months reviewing material you already know well.

Personalized 1-on-1 instruction allows a tutor to assess your current knowledge, identify which content areas need the most work, and create a customized study plan around your schedule and learning style. Instead of generic test prep, you focus on the topics that will actually move your score. Tutors can also help you practice applying special education concepts to real classroom scenarios, which is how many exam questions are structured, and provide targeted feedback on practice tests to help you improve faster.

Varsity Tutors connects you with expert tutors who specialize in PRAXIS Special Education preparation and understand Missouri's certification requirements. When you reach out, you can share your background, current study timeline, and specific areas where you need the most help. Tutors can then work with you flexibly to build the knowledge and test-taking skills you need to succeed on exam day.

Tutoring rates vary based on the tutor's experience level and your specific needs, but Varsity Tutors works with tutors across a range of price points to fit different budgets. You can discuss rates and package options directly when you connect with a tutor. Many candidates find that investing in focused tutoring saves them money in the long run by helping them pass on their first attempt, rather than paying exam fees and study materials multiple times.

Your first session typically involves an assessment of your current knowledge—through a practice test, discussion of your background, or review of specific topics—so the tutor understands where you stand. You'll discuss your exam timeline, any particular areas of concern, and what success looks like for you. From there, the tutor will outline a personalized study plan and begin working through the content and strategies that will help you build confidence and improve your score.