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Information about the CBEST, CPACE, CSET, CTEL, and RICA is now available on one website. Examinees have easy access to:

• Tests: Learn about your test's format, when and where you can test, test fees, your test appointment, and more
• Prepare: Access preparation materials for your test
• Register: Register for your test, or reschedule your test appointment
• Get Results: Access your test results online
• Policies: Review all of the testing policies and rules

If you already created an account for the CBEST, CPACE, CSET, CTEL, or RICA, you do not need to create a new account through this website. Continue to use your existing username and password to log in.

CBEST 2014–2015 Test Administration Schedule

Computer-Based Testing

The CBEST is available for computer-based testing year-round by appointment, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays), on a first-come, first-served basis. Computer-based testing is offered at over 30 test centers in California and over 250 test centers nationwide. Test results will be released within 2 weeks of testing.

Paper-Based Testing

Test Date	Regular Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline	Emergency Registration Deadline	Test Results Release Date
Sept. 6, 2014	Aug. 8, 2014	Aug. 26, 2014	Sept. 2, 2014	Sept. 22, 2014
Nov. 1, 2014	Oct. 3, 2014	Oct. 21, 2014	Oct. 28, 2014	Nov. 17, 2014
Jan. 10, 2015	Dec. 12, 2014	Dec. 30, 2014	Jan. 6, 2015	Jan. 26, 2015
Mar. 7, 2015	Feb. 6, 2015	Feb. 24, 2015	Mar. 3, 2015	Mar. 23, 2015
May 2, 2015	Apr. 3, 2015	Apr. 21, 2015	Apr. 28, 2015	May 18, 2015
July 11, 2015	June 12, 2015	June 30, 2015	July 7, 2015	July 27, 2015

CSET 2014–2015 Test Administration Schedule

Computer-Based Testing

Computer-based testing is available for the following CSET examinations:

• CSET: Mathematics
• CSET: Multiple Subjects
• CSET: Writing Skills

Computer-based administrations of these tests are available year-round by appointment, Monday–Saturday, on a first-come, first-served basis. Computer-based testing is offered at over 30 test centers in California and over 250 test centers nationwide.

For CSET: Multiple Subjects and CSET: Writing Skills, test results will be released within five weeks of testing. For CSET: Mathematics, test results will be released within seven weeks of testing.

New Computer-Based Tests in 2014–2015

The following CSET examinations will administered exclusively on computer beginning August 11, 2014:

• CSET: Agriculture
• CSET: Business
• CSET: English
• CSET: Health Science
• CSET: Home Economics
• CSET: Industrial and Technology Education
• CSET: Physical Education
• CSET: Preliminary Educational Technology

Registration for these new computer-based tests will open on July 30, 2014. Be sure to visit the CTC Examinations website on that date for more information about test availability and score reporting.

Paper-Based Testing

Test Date	Regular Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline	Emergency Registration Deadline	Test Results Release Date
Sept. 6, 2014	Aug. 8, 2014	Aug. 26, 2014	Sept. 2, 2014	Oct. 6, 2014
Nov. 1, 2014	Oct. 3, 2014	Oct. 21, 2014	Oct. 28, 2014	Dec. 1, 2014
Jan. 10, 2015	Dec. 12, 2014	Dec. 30, 2014	Jan. 6, 2015	Feb. 9, 2015
Mar. 7, 2015	Feb. 6, 2015	Feb. 24, 2015	Mar. 3, 2015	Apr. 6, 2015
May 2, 2015	Apr. 3, 2015	Apr. 21, 2015	Apr. 28, 2015	June 1, 2015
July 11, 2015	June 12, 2015	June 30, 2015	July 7, 2015	Aug. 10, 2015

CTEL 2014–2015 Test Administration Schedule

Computer-Based Testing Windows

The CTEL Examination is available during four testing windows annually on a first-come, first-served basis. Each window contains six days available for testing.

	August	November	February	May
Day 1	Aug. 15, 2014	Nov. 13, 2014	Feb. 12, 2015	May 14, 2015
Day 2	Aug. 16, 2014	Nov. 14, 2014	Feb. 13, 2015	May 15, 2015
Day 3	Aug. 19, 2014	Nov. 15, 2014	Feb. 14, 2015	May 16, 2015
Day 4	Aug. 21, 2014	Nov. 17, 2014	Feb. 16, 2015	May 18, 2015
Day 5	Aug. 22, 2014	Nov. 18, 2014	Feb. 17, 2015	May 19, 2015
Day 6	Aug. 23, 2014	Nov. 19, 2014	Feb. 18, 2015	May 20, 2015
Test Results Release Date	Sept. 15, 2014	Dec. 10, 2014	Mar. 11, 2015	June 10, 2015

RICA 2014–2015 Test Administration Schedule

RICA Written Examination

The RICA Written Examination is available for computer-based testing year-round by appointment, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays), on a first-come, first-served basis. Computer-based testing is offered at over 30 test centers in California and over 250 test centers nationwide. Test results will be released within 4 weeks of testing.

RICA Video Performance Assessment

Submission Deadline	Test Results Release Dates
November 14, 2014	December 5, 2014
March 20, 2015	April 10, 2015
June 19, 2015	July 10, 2015

Computer-Based Testing Windows

The CTEL Examination is available during four testing windows annually on a first-come, first-served basis. Each window contains six days available for testing.

RICA Written Examination

The RICA Written Examination is available for computer-based testing year-round by appointment, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays), on a first-come, first-served basis. Computer-based testing is offered at over 30 test centers in California and over 250 test centers nationwide. Test results will be released within 4 weeks of testing.

RICA Video Performance Assessment

Computer-Based Testing

The CBEST is available for computer-based testing year-round by appointment, Monday through Saturday (excluding some holidays), on a first-come, first-served basis. Computer-based testing is offered at over 30 test centers in California and over 250 test centers nationwide. Test results will be released within 2 weeks of testing.

Paper-Based Testing

Computer-Based Testing

Computer-based testing is available for the following CSET examinations:

• CSET: Mathematics
• CSET: Multiple Subjects
• CSET: Writing Skills

Computer-based administrations of these tests are available year-round by appointment, Monday–Saturday, on a first-come, first-served basis. Computer-based testing is offered at over 30 test centers in California and over 250 test centers nationwide.

For CSET: Multiple Subjects and CSET: Writing Skills, test results will be released within five weeks of testing. For CSET: Mathematics, test results will be released within seven weeks of testing.

New Computer-Based Tests in 2014–2015

The following CSET examinations will administered exclusively on computer beginning August 11, 2014:

• CSET: Agriculture
• CSET: Business
• CSET: English
• CSET: Health Science
• CSET: Home Economics
• CSET: Industrial and Technology Education
• CSET: Physical Education
• CSET: Preliminary Educational Technology

Registration for these new computer-based tests will open on July 30, 2014. Be sure to visit the CTC Examinations website on that date for more information about test availability and score reporting.

Paper-Based Testing

Test Date	Regular Registration Deadline	Late Registration Deadline	Emergency Registration Deadline	Test Results Release Date
Sept. 6, 2014	Aug. 8, 2014	Aug. 26, 2014	Sept. 2, 2014	Oct. 6, 2014
Nov. 1, 2014	Oct. 3, 2014	Oct. 21, 2014	Oct. 28, 2014	Dec. 1, 2014
Jan. 10, 2015	Dec. 12, 2014	Dec. 30, 2014	Jan. 6, 2015	Feb. 9, 2015
Mar. 7, 2015	Feb. 6, 2015	Feb. 24, 2015	Mar. 3, 2015	Apr. 6, 2015
May 2, 2015	Apr. 3, 2015	Apr. 21, 2015	Apr. 28, 2015	June 1, 2015
July 11, 2015	June 12, 2015	June 30, 2015	July 7, 2015	Aug. 10, 2015

The NES (National Evaluation Series) tests are now used by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing to fulfill the testing requirements for the Early Completion Internship Option (ECO).

• Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Elementary
• Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Secondary

The Commission on Teacher Credentialing has extended the administration of the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE) for two additional administrations during the 2014–2015 program year. The June 2014 administration of the California Preliminary Administrative Credential Examination (CPACE) will not be the final administration of the CPACE. This applies to both the CPACE–Written and the CPACE–Video. CPACE scores for examinees who pass both the CPACE–Written and the CPACE–Video are valid for use toward a California Preliminary Administrative Credential for five years from the date of administration. The Commission on Teacher Credentialing expects to begin piloting new assessments for use as an expedited route to earning a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential in 2015. New assessments for the expedited route will be in place for candidates seeking a California Preliminary Administrative Services Credential following the final two administrations of the CPACE. For further information about earning the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential, candidates may contact the Commission's Credentials Unit at credentials@ctc.ca.gov.