Guidelines for Completing the RICA Video Performance Assessment in an Online Setting
Candidates may complete the RICA Video Performance Assessment in online settings provided they continue to meet all the requirements specified in the RICA Video Performance Assessment Guide. These requirements include the ability to submit equivalent sufficient video evidence of the candidate's knowledge and skills in the RICA Content Specifications. Preparation programs must work with candidates to determine the suitability of the online settings and continue to provide adequate support and supervision for candidates.
The following guidance is provided for candidates who are completing their RICA Video Performance Assessment in an online setting. This guidance is intended as a supplemental resource to the RICA Video Performance Assessment Guide. Candidates completing the RICA Video Performance Assessment in an online setting must continue to meet all the assessment requirements as outlined in the guide to ensure all requirements are met.
RICA Video Performance Assessment Requirements and Considerations
- All assessment requirements must be met regardless of instructional setting.
- Synchronous instruction is required; candidates must be able to see, hear, and interact with students in real time.
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The instructional objective of each video-recorded lesson must be derived from a specified competency from the following domains:
- Domain 1. Planning, Organizing, and Managing Reading Instruction Based on Ongoing Assessment
- Domain 2. Word Analysis
- Domain 3. Fluency
- Domain 4. Vocabulary, Academic Language, and Background Knowledge
- Domain 5. Comprehension
- In each video-recorded lesson, you must continue to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in the teaching of reading in two domains of the RICA Content Specifications: Domain 1 (Planning, Organizing, and Managing Reading Instruction Based on Ongoing Assessment) AND the domain on which the lesson is based. Candidates must teach actual students from their assigned class; the candidate's own children or other children may not be used to create a mock classroom for purposes of the RICA Video Performance Assessment.
- District-approved virtual instruction platforms (e.g., Zoom) should support the ability to record candidate instruction and student engagement.
- If video evidence cannot be captured within the online platform, an external camera may be used to video record the teaching session.
- Candidate and students must be seen and heard in the video recordings.
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Submitted video recordings must be continuous, without stopping or pausing, and unedited, with the following exceptions:
- Covering or removing student names to protect privacy is not considered a video edit.
- Closed captioning may be turned on to enhance audio intelligibility.
- Candidates should adhere to all school or district guidelines for recording in online settings and continue to ensure that appropriate permissions are in place.
- Candidates must continue to submit three complete videos and accompanying templates that meet technical requirements outlined in this guide.
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Candidates must submit videos and accompanying templates that feature lessons with the following number of students:
- whole class, with no fewer than 5 students.
- small group, with a minimum of 3 students and a maximum of 12 students.
- an individual student.
Technology Tips for Candidates Completing the RICA Video Performance Assessment
- Test your technology before recording for the first time.
- Practice instruction and recording in an online setting prior to conducting the online lesson for the specified instruction.
- "Gallery view" is recommended if the virtual instruction platform has this feature.
- If using an external camera (not built-in to the recording platform), be sure to test the camera placement in advance to ensure that there is no glare on the computer screen, and that both the candidate and the students on the screen can be clearly seen and heard.
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