RICA Tutoring
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 Tutoring or learn about FoRT Tutoring.
The RICA exam is challenging. One-on-One Tutoring can help you with areas where you may be feeling stuck or confused.
With our Golden Apple Online Prep, you'll first learn the content knowledge and test strategies you need for success. Then you'll receive a 2-hour private session with one of our caring, experienced tutors.
This one-on-one help is the perfect way to address specific topics or test questions that are giving you trouble, so you can take the exam with confidence.
How to Get Started
To get the most out of your tutoring session, we recommend you first complete your Golden Apple Online Prep program. It uses engaging instructional videos and interactive practice tests to teach you all the key content and strategies.
By working through this program first, you'll build the broad foundation of knowledge you need. You'll also get a detailed breakdown of your strengths and weaknesses, using our Advanced Diagnostics. You can then schedule your tutoring session close to your test date and get help on the exact topics and questions that will benefit you most, arriving on exam day with the information fresh in your mind.
Note that tutoring sessions are available exclusively via Zoom. Please see our Tutoring Calendar for availability.
To get started, enroll in our Golden Apple Online Prep program.
