SDCOE, in collaboration with Point Loma Nazarene University, offers an online and self-paced review and preparation experience for teacher candidates before they take the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment® (RICA).

Recommended Materials

• Ready for RICA, by James Zarrillo, 4th Edition, is referred to during different sections of the preparation videos so you can go deeper on the topics you are less familiar with.

• Case Studies in Preparation for the RICA, by Rossi and Schipper, is recommended only if you have already taken the test once and want a more intense, workbook style preparation.

What does the course review?

The course reviews each competency assessed by the RICA in personal video style, a format where you can review and easily revisit each distinct topic:

• Phonemic Awareness

• Concepts About Print

• Phonics

• Fluency

• Balanced Literacy

• Vocabulary and Comprehension

• Assessment

Each topic is approximately 30 minutes of direct instruction via video. We suggest you start and stop the video to review and study concepts as you need to, and individuals will spend varying amounts of time based on specific need. You will also gain test taking strategies and links to sign up for the test when ready.

What is the cost?

The current course is being offered for free! REGISTER HERE

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