FELE Pilot Testing

Evaluation Systems  of Pearson is seeking candidates who meet the qualifications indicated below to participate in a pilot test of items that may appear on future Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE) test forms. Pilot test participants will receive incentives upon verification of participation.

Advantages of Participating

• For each test form completed, participants may receive a $75 (direct deposit) incentive.
• Respond to items that may appear on future versions of the test forms.
• Gain practical testing experience.

Examinees will receive compensation upon verification of satisfactory participation (defined as a completed test form with at least 30% of items answered correctly or, for written assignments, responses that are scorable and of appropriate length). Examinees will be required to complete a W-9 form prior to receiving compensation, are responsible for any applicable taxes, and should allow 6-8 weeks for processing.

Who Is Eligible to Participate?

• A student currently enrolled in a preparation program for certification/licensure in these fields:
  • Health K-12
  • Educational Media Specialist PK-12
• An examinee who has taken an FTCE exam in one of these fields within the last 3 years
• Current teachers and recently retired (0-2 years) teachers in these fields
• Educator preparation faculty who train candidates for these teaching fields

Current Pilot Testing Opportunities

• Educational Media Specialist K-12 (select PTFL010 when scheduling) 
• Health (select PTFL019 when scheduling)

Test Information

Pilot tests are administered during a 150-minute testing session. Approximately 20 minutes of the session are dedicated to the presentation of a computer-based testing tutorial and a short survey. 

There is no fee for participating in a pilot test. Eligible candidates may register for up to two sessions in a single pilot test field. The second registration can only be scheduled after the first pilot test session is completed. (Consecutive pilot test appointments are not available.)   

Because information from the pilot test will only be used to evaluate the test items, score information will not be provided. Pilot test results will be analyzed as group data only and will be kept confidential. No information that could identify a particular individual will be released.  

Scheduling Information

Pilot testing begins July 28, 2025. Registration will open on July 14, 2025.

After you schedule a pilot test appointment, Pearson VUE will email you a confirmation listing your test date and testing time, the address and phone number of your test center, and directions to the test center. If you are unable to keep the appointment, please cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled test time. For more information about participating in the pilot test, please contact the FTCE program at ESFTCE@pearson.com.