The Center for Educator Preparation and Assistance offers individualized and group test preparation for our PAR and Induction candidates in the area of RICA and the Multiple Subject CSET. While both of these test primarily impacts our special education candidates, CEPA can also make special arrangements to provide supports in Single Subject CSET preparation. Please contact Elisa Pokorney to arrange test preparation support. Further, additional information on the CalTPA and EL Authorizations can be found below.
As part of Executive Order N-66-20 (Covid Response), Candidates can earn their preliminary teaching credential and still need to complete the RICA and/or CalTPA. For those candidates, the Hart Induction Program will provide guidance and support , which are detailed below.
Remember: While you will develop an Initial Inquiry Goals based on the CSTP's in the ILP, you will have a secondary goal for completing either the RICA or TPA. Your RICA and TPA take precedent and can be your main focus until your assessment is completed. To add this secondary goal, write it in Cell 4 of the ILP below your focus question.
All candidate's that have the RICA renewal code on their credential must complete the RICA Support Tool. This will provide important information regarding how the Induction Program can best support the candidate to successfully pass the RICA. You will work with your mentor to review the completed support tool and determine the types of supports.
One-on-One RICA support is available, arrange RICA tutoring with your mentor.
CalTPA Cycle 1 Deep Dive Video
CalTPA Cycle 2 Deep Dive Video
CalTPA Assessment Guides and Templates - Your mentor can provide your with a copy of CalTPA guides, rubrics, examples, and the templates.
CTC Information regarding English Learner Authorizations
Exam Options
Coursework Alternatives