Familiarize yourself with the description of the Reading Specialist Exam by going online and reading pertinent information about the exam. Research the roles of a reading specialist and what they include. For example, Reading Specialists are expected to provide quality classroom instruction, be able to communicate with parents and education personnel, provide assessment about students and leadership to all individuals involved.
Study the foundational requirements for the questions using the Internet as a resource; this will help you determine the nature of the test questions being asked. This will also assist in narrowing down the study material you pay for or access for free; test questions are associated with standards imposed by the International Reading Association. Study material should reflect the outline described; a reference link is provided at the end of the article that will take you directly to the description.
Create flashcards or study guides of Reading Specialist test questions; you can find study material by going online and rewriting the questions from the many free exam sites. You can also purchase a Reading Specialist study guide from the official Praxis II registration site; Educational Testing Services (ETS) has an online store where test-takers can order practice test guides. Additionally, study guides, created by other reputable education companies, can be purchased from any major online bookstore. A study guide will help you focus on the most important information.
Study your guides and learning materials until you feel comfortable, then take as many free online exams as possible. Also, complete the tests in the back of the study guides; keep score of all the exams to determine how well your study preparation is going. Once you feel secure about the information and your test score, have a friend proctor a mock exam for you. This simulation will prepare you to take the real exam in the time allotted.
Register for the exam by contacting ETS by phone or via the Internet. Registration fees are posted on the website. Test locations and times vary, so it is best to check the website and choose a time and location suitable for you.