Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) (095)

The Assessment of Teaching Assistant Skills (ATAS) (095) test will be retiring and replaced by the National Evaluation Series™ Foundations of Classroom Support and Instruction (519) test. The last day to register for this test is July 27, 2026.

Candidates who score within 0.5 standard error of measurement (SEM) of the passing score on a required NYSTCE test may apply for a waiver.

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Format	Computer-based test (CBT) 100 selected-response items
Time	3 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement 3 hours testing time
Test Dates	By appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays) Check appointment availability .
Test Sites	Located in New York State and nationwide Find the nearest test center .
Passing Score	220
Test Features	None.
Test Fee	$54 Review complete fee and payment policy information.
Score Reporting	View score report dates. You will receive preliminary test results at the conclusion of your test appointment. Preliminary test results received at the test center are not acceptable substitutes for a score report.
Testing Policies	When you register, you must agree to abide by all testing rules and policies. Read the rules and policies now.
Alternative Testing Arrangements	Read about how to request alternative testing arrangements.
Prepare	Review preparation materials for this test.

Tests may include test questions that are being evaluated for future administrations and that do not affect a candidate's score.

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