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CalTPA and EdSp CalTPA Registration will be unavailable July 4–23, 2025
The final submission deadline for the 2024–25 program year is July 3, 2025. Registration will be temporarily unavailable from July 4–23 to prepare for the transition to the 2025–26 program year. Learn more about what is changing in 2025–26 for CalTPA and EdSp CalTPA.
Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA):
The Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) has been extended to October 31, 2025. Examinees now have the opportunity to take and complete RICA Written or RICA Video. See RICA Transition Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
- Welcome: This site provides you information about California educator credentialing assessments. Here you can find assessment information, register for your assessment, prepare, and get results for the CalAPA, CalTPA, CBEST, CPACE, CSET, CTEL, RICA, NES, and WEST.
- CalAPA: Learn about the California Administrator Performance Assessment.
- CalTPA: Learn about the California Teaching Performance Assessment.
- CBEST: Learn about the California Basic Educational Skills TestTM.
- CPACE: Learn about the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination.
- CSET: Learn about the California Subject Examinations for Teachers®.
- CTEL: Learn about the California Teacher of English Learners®.
- RICA: Learn about the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment®.
- NES® and WEST: Learn about additional testing requirements for the National Evaluation SeriesTM's Assessments of Professional Knowledge or the Washington Educator Skills Tests—EndorsementsTM Designated World Languages: Latin test.
Find Assessment Dates, Sites, and More:
Important Announcements
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07/15/25
2025–2026 California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA) Version 08 materials are now available.
03/18/2507/23/2407/23/2402/20/24The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing has approved a secondary passing standard at its December 2023 meeting for the following performance assessments: CalTPA, EdSp CalTPA, and edTPA. See PSA-24-02
for more information about the secondary passing standard.
Before You Register
After You Register
For Faculty and Institutions
- Vouchers are available for purchase by state education agencies and educator preparation programs to provide candidates with full or partial credit toward registration fees.
- For CalAPA, CalTPA, and EdSP CalTPA:
- Review participation guidelines and faculty resources for the CalAPA, CalTPA, and EdSp CalTPA programs.
- Become an Assessor: View the required qualifications and apply to score the CalAPA, CalTPA, and EdSp CalTPA.
Related Links
- Visit the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website
- Early Completion Internship Option Candidates:
Visit https://www.nestest.com/state/ctcexams for information about the required assessments.
