ORELA Special Education (NT602)

It is a computer-based test of 100 multiple-choice questions. You can take it at a test center in Oregon or nationwide, or remotely through online proctoring, including from home. Online proctoring has its own system and environment requirements you should review before registering.

You get 2 hours of testing time within a 2 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time, with 15 minutes for the CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement. At a test center you may take restroom breaks, but that time counts against your testing time. Online proctoring allows no breaks.

The passing score is 220. After computer-based testing, a scaled score is provided immediately, and score reports are released within two weeks of testing. If you test through online proctoring, you will not receive preliminary results when the test ends; your score report is released within two weeks.

The test fee is $119. Payment information is available through the ORELA program site. Vouchers purchased by state education agencies and educator preparation programs can provide full or partial credit toward registration fees, so ask your program whether any support is available before you pay.

The source does not publish a difficulty rating or pass rate, so treat claims about difficulty with caution. The most common practical mistakes are underestimating the 2-hour limit on 100 questions, failing to review online-proctoring system requirements, and arriving without having worked through the official preparation materials and tutorials.

The source text for this test page does not state a retake policy, waiting period, or attempt limit. Review the ORELA testing and registration policies on the program website, or contact the program directly, before assuming you can re-register immediately after an unsuccessful attempt.

Start with the tutorials and preparation materials linked from the test page, then build a schedule around the 100-question, 2-hour format. Practice answering quickly enough to average roughly a minute per question, and reserve review time for the content areas where your practice results are weakest.

No. The test page states that no reference materials are provided for this test, so anything you need must be memorized and understood in advance. Plan your preparation accordingly rather than expecting formula sheets, glossaries, or other aids at the testing appointment.

This exam is being retired for ORELA candidates after August 31, 2025, and registration closes August 28, 2025. An equivalent new exam exists. Check the ORELA site for current availability and confirm with your educator preparation program which assessment now applies to you before registering.

Possibly. The program notes that tests may include questions being evaluated for future administrations and that these do not affect a candidate's score. You cannot identify them while testing, so answer every question as though it counts and do not leave anything blank.