RICA Prep Classes
Update: The Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) previously announced that the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) had been retired and would no longer be offered after June 30, 2025. However, on July 2, the CTC announced that the governor had signed Assembly Bill 121, which contains provisions allowing specified candidates until October 31, 2025 to take and pass the RICA.
Some teacher candidates may now have three options: take the RICA before October 31, take a Commission-approved performance assessment that includes literacy instruction, or take the Foundations of Reading Test (FoRT). We advise consulting with the CTC or your credential advisor for details about your individual situation and requirements.
Teachers Test Prep will continue offering our existing RICA prep programs for as long as the test is available, and we also now offer both live and self-paced FoRT preparation.
Read below for more info about the RICA Prep Classes or learn about FoRT Prep Classes.
Our RICA Prep Classes teach you everything you need to pass your exam.
First, you'll watch in-depth instructional videos in which you'll learn all the key content knowledge, based on the test specifications published by the testing service. Then you'll work through realistic practice tests, with additional videos showing you how to apply your knowledge to the types of questions you'll encounter on the actual exam.
All of our RICA Prep Courses are fully online, so you can study at your own pace, on your schedule.
Want to learn more before enrolling? Watch Sample Test Prep Videos to see if our program is right for you.
