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Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA):
The Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) is being retired and will no longer be offered after June 30, 2025. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing has adopted a transition plan for the RICA Written Examination and RICA Video Performance Assessment 
pursuant to the Commission's work to implement Senate Bill 488 (Chap. 678, Stats. 2021) 
, commonly referred to as SB 488.
- Welcome: This site provides you information about California educator credentialing assessments. Here you can find assessment information, register for your assessment, prepare, and get results for the CalAPA, CalTPA, CBEST, CPACE, CSET, CTEL, RICA, NES, and WEST.
- CalAPA: Learn about the California Administrator Performance Assessment.
- CalTPA: Learn about the California Teaching Performance Assessment.
- CBEST: Learn about the California Basic Educational Skills TestTM.
- CPACE: Learn about the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination.
- CSET: Learn about the California Subject Examinations for Teachers®.
- CTEL: Learn about the California Teacher of English Learners®.
- RICA: Learn about the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment®.
- NES® and WEST: Learn about additional testing requirements for the National Evaluation SeriesTM's Assessments of Professional Knowledge or the Washington Educator Skills Tests—EndorsementsTM Designated World Languages: Latin test.
Find Assessment Dates, Sites, and More:
Important Announcements
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07/23/24
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02/20/24
The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has approved a secondary passing standard at its December 2023 meeting for the following performance assessments: CalTPA, EdSp CalTPA, and edTPA. See PSA-24-02
for more information about the secondary passing standard.
Before You Register
After You Register
For Faculty and Institutions
- Vouchers are available for purchase by state education agencies and educator preparation programs to provide candidates with full or partial credit toward registration fees.
- For CalAPA, CalTPA, and EdSP CalTPA:
- Review participation guidelines and faculty resources for the CalAPA, CalTPA, and EdSp CalTPA programs.
- Become an Assessor: View the required qualifications and apply to score the CalAPA, CalTPA, and EdSp CalTPA.
Related Links
- Visit the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website
- Early Completion Internship Option Candidates:
Visit https://www.nestest.com/state/ctcexams for information about the required assessments.
