College of Education & Integrative Studies |
Test PreparationCalifornia state laws and regulations require individuals pursuing credentials authorizing service in California's public schools to verify proficiency in a number of areas. The required level of proficiency may be verified by passing one or more Commission-approved examinations. Refer to the information leaflet related to the credential you are pursuing for your specific examination requirements. The following is a reference list of the examination programs and testing company under contract with the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to administer each examination. Contact the testing company to obtain examination registration bulletins and information on administration procedures, examination score reports, and preparation materials. Examination and Testing Companies CBEST Program National Evaluation Systems, Inc. California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) -- Demonstration of subject-matter competence for Single and Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials (beginning January 25, 2003). Please see leaflet CL-674M or CL-674S for more information. CSET Program National Evaluation Systems, Inc. Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) -- Demonstration of knowledge and skills necessary for effective teaching of reading RICA Program Leaflet CL-818 Revised 6-2002 |
