About the Exam
The Knowledge and Practice Examination for Effective Reading Instruction (KPEERI), formerly the Certification Examination for Effective Reading Instruction (CEERI), measures an educator’s knowledge of the principles and practices of Structured Literacy™.
Structured Literacy™ is an approach to reading instruction that is beneficial for both general education students at risk for reading difficulties due to a variety of factors (e.g. low socio-economic status, status as an English learner) and for students with disabilities.
This approach is characterized by the provision of systematic, explicit instruction that integrates listening, speaking, reading and writing and emphasizes the structure of language across the speech sound system (phonology), the writing system (orthography), the structure of sentences (syntax), the meaningful parts of words (morphology), the relationships among words (semantics), and the organization of spoken and written discourse.
Exam Structure
The KPEERI exam was developed under the guidance of Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP), with the input of 1,200 educators. The exam is computer-based and consists of 110 multiple-choice questions consisting of the following types:
- Recall (34%)
- Application (48%)
- Analysis (18%)
Candidates are given a total of two (2) hours in which to complete the exam.
Preparing for the Exam
For examples of question types and a detailed exam content outline to reference when preparing for the exam, please click HERE.
To prepare for the exam using the free online Reading Rockets modules, please visit https://www.readingrockets.org/teaching/reading101-course/welcome-reading-101. Here, you will find nine self-study course modules that include in-depth information, classroom strategies, assignments and additional resources on the building blocks of teaching reading and writing. The online Reading Rockets course is made available in part by a grant from LD Network.
You may also find links to additional resources for preparing for the exam on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Applying for the Exam
The KPEERI exam is owned, regulated, and administered by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA). The IDA oversees the entire application process related to the exam and questions regarding requirements, content, or the application process should be directed to them either by email at info@dyslexiaida.org or by telephone at (410) 296-0232.
When an individual applies via an Initial Certification Application, they will need to provide a copy of their KPEERI Score Report to document having previously achieved a passing score. Please maintain a copy of your Score Report in your records for future use. After one year has passed from the date of your exam appointment, your Score Report will no longer be recoverable and you will need to retake the exam to obtain a new report.
Exam Scoring
The exam is graded using a scaled scoring system which provides a numeric representation of a candidate’s total / raw score. The scale conversion utilizes a consistent and standardized scale and allows for accurate comparison of a candidate’s score across multiple exam forms. A similar scaling system is utilized for other industry standard assessment exams such as the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and the Praxis exams.
For the KPEERI exam, a candidate’s total score is converted into a scaled score ranging from between 200 and 800. The cut / passing score for the exam is 500 and scoring lower than this will result in failure of the exam.
Following the Examination
After completing the examination, candidates are asked to answer a short evaluation of their examination experience. Then, candidates are instructed to report to the proctor to receive their examination score report. Applicants taking the exam via LOP “At Home” Testing will be able to print a copy of their KPEERI Score Report using their desktop printer. Once you complete the exam you should also receive an email from Meazure Learning providing you with information on how to access their online Score Report Portal. You may download a copy of your KPEERI Score Report from the portal for up to one year from the date of your exam. If you did not receive that email or if you experience difficulty accessing the Score Report Portal please contact Meazure Learning’s Candidate Support Department either by telephone at (919) 572-6880 or by email at candidatesupport@meazurelearning.com for further assistance.
Please maintain a copy of your KPEERI Score Report for your records should you require it in the future.
Contact Meazure Learning with Exam Delivery Questions
You may contact Meazure Learning’s Candidate Support Department with any questions pertaining to the delivery of the exam or your post exam Score Report by telephone at (919) 572-6880, toll-free at (800) 722-6876 or by email at candidatesupport@meazurelearning.com.
