Transition Plan for the RICA Written Examination and RICA Video Performance Assessment

As per Senate Bill 488 opens in a new window, by July 1, 2025, the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing must ensure that an approved teaching performance assessment assesses all candidates, including intern candidates, for a preliminary multiple subject credential and a preliminary education specialist credential for competence in instruction in literacy, including, but not limited to, evidence-based methods of teaching foundational reading skills, as specified.

This means that the RICA Written Examination and RICA Video Performance Assessment will no longer be offered after June 30, 2025. We will continue to provide updates as they become available. In the meantime, it is recommended you complete any remaining RICA requirements you may have before June 30, 2025.

More information may be found in PSA 23-03 opens in a new window on the CTC's Program Sponsor Alerts webpage opens in a new window.