RICA Prep Classes
In our live RICA prep courses, you'll prepare for the exam under the guidance of an experienced teacher.
You'll learn all the key content knowledge you need to pass, with classes based on the test specifications published by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. You'll also work through a practice test, learning how to apply your knowledge to the types of questions you'll encounter on the actual exam.
After the class, you'll receive 3 months of free online access to the RICA Prep Class slideshow, so you can continue studying what you've learned.
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.
RICA Prep Courses - All Locations
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| Course Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Course is held online and covers the RICA written exam. (OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT.) | |
| Course is held at Hyatt Place Sacramento/Roseville and covers the RICA written exam. (CLASSES AT THIS LOCATION ARE CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE DUE TO STAFFING.) |
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