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: test remotely, including from home. 03/25/22 Registration now open for online proctoring for the CBEST, some CSET tests, CTEL and RICA test remotely, including from home.07/20/21 Registration and scheduling are now available for the 2021–2022 ​program year for all assessments: computer-based and paper-based tests, RICA Video Performance Assessment, CalAPA, and CalTPA.05/05/21 2021–2022 ​test​ dates are now available​. Registration and scheduling for future computer-based testing for the 2021–2022 program year are now available. Registration for future CBEST paper-based testing for the 2021–2022 program year opens in mid-July. 05/05/21 2021–22 submission and score report dates released for CalAPA and CalTPA . 04/27/21 Registration now open for online proctoring for CSET: English and CSET: Multiple Subjects (Subtest I and Subtest III): test remotely, including from home, beginning May 31.07/20/21 The Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) Written examination will be administered as three separate subtests beginning July 26, 2021. Learn more about this update at the RICA Written Assessment web page. Registration is now open. 04/20/21 The California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) computer-based test will be administered as three separate subtests beginning June 7, 2021. Learn more about this update at the CBEST Assessment web page. 03/03/21 See the latest COVID-19 guidance for CalAPA and CalTPA . 01/19/21 Registration for the new CSET: Hebrew Subtest V and CSET: Hindi Subtest V is now open for testing appointments beginning April 12, 2021. 07/14/20 Registration and scheduling are now available for the 2020–2021 program year for computer-based and paper-based tests. 06/09/20 RICA Video Performance Assessment Guidance for Candidates Impacted by School Closures Due to COVID-19 .05/04/20 2020–21 ​Submission and Score Report Dates released for CalAPA and CalTPA .05/01/20 2020–2021 ​test​ dates are now available​. Registration and scheduling for future computer-based testing for the 2020–2021 program year is now available. Registration for future paper-based testing for the 2020–2021 program year opens in mid-July. 04/08/20CalAPA and CalTPA program year. 05/01/20 2020-2021 test dates are now available​. ​Registration and scheduling for future computer-based testing for the 2020-2021 program year is now available. Registration for future paper-based testing for the 2020-2021 program year opens in mid-July.04/02/20 Score report dates for CSET tests with constructed-response questions may be delayed in response to COVID-19. Please see Test Results Delays under the Get Results tab for more information .03/16/20 Registration for future paper-based testing and appointment scheduling for computer-based testing for the 2020-2021 program year opens in mid-July. Test availability for the 2020-2021 program year is expected to be similar to that currently offered, with specific test dates to be posted here in early May.11/01/19 Due to the recent fires in California, a new score reporting date for the CalAPA and CalTPA has been added.10/21/19 Introducing CalTPA and CalAPA Regional Faculty Workshops—Registration Now Open 08/23/19 The 2019–2020 CalAPA and CalTPA Virtual Think Tank schedules are now available 07/25/19 CalTPA Update for Candidates Pursuing Multiple or Single Subject Preliminary Credential Concurrent with a Bilingual Authorization 07/16/19 Registration and scheduling are now available for the 2019–2020 program year for computer-based and paper-based tests.06/20/19 Submission and score report dates are now available for the CalAPA and CalTPA 2019–20 program year.05/08/19 2019–2020 test dates are now available. Registration and scheduling for most computer-based tests for the 2019–2020 program year is now available. Registration for future paper-based testing for the 2019–2020 program year opens in mid-July. 04/11/19 Registration for future paper-based testing and appointment scheduling for computer-based testing for the 2019–2020 program year opens in mid-July. Test availability for the 2019–2020 program year is expected to be similar to that currently offered, with specific test dates to be posted here in early May.10/09/18 Registration is now open for the California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA) and the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) . 09/18/18 For Faculty: assessment materials, including assessment guides and templates, are now available for the California Administrator Performance Assessment (CalAPA) and the California Teaching Performance Assessment (CalTPA) . 08/17/18 The revised 2018–19 CalTPA submission and reporting schedule is now available. The revised 2018–19 submission and reporting schedules are now available for CalAPA and CalTPA08/07/18 CalAPA & CalTPA District and County Office Partnership Letter 07/17/18 CTC Approves CalTPA Multiple Subject Submissions in Spanish 07/17/18 Registration and scheduling are now available for the 2018–2019 program year for computer-based and paper-based tests . 05/04/18 2018–2019 test dates are now available. Registration and scheduling for most computer-based tests for the 2018–2019 program year is now available. Registration for future paper-based testing for the 2018–2019 program year opens in mid-July. 4/20/18 A new device has been added to the list of approved graphing calculators. 12/08/17 Test centers impacted by the California wildfires. Read more . 11/07/17 Test results release for the redeveloped CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest II and CSET Single Subject Science Subtests. 07/18/17 Welcome to the updated website! 04/26/17 Registration is now open for the redeveloped CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest II and CSET Single Subject Science Subtests. 03/13/17 The period of validity of some examinations for certification is changing from five years to ten years effective 4/1/17.03/02/17 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Redeveloped CSET Multiple Subjects Subtest II and CSET Single Subject Science Subtests in 2017! 08/30/16 Test results are now available in your account for two years.Before You Register Preparation materials Alternative arrangements Policies and rules After You Register View/change registrations The day of the test Your results and testing history 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 www.nestest.com/california for information about the required assessments. Terms of Use Privacy Policy Trademarks Contact Us Copyright © Pearson Education, Inc. or its affiliate(s). All rights reserved. Pearson, 300 Venture Way, Hadley, MA 01035 × New score reporting date for the CalAPA and CalTPA Due to the recent California fire evacuations, school closures, and power disruptions, the CTC has authorized the addition of a new score reporting date for the CalAPA and CalTPA. Candidates who submit a cycle by 11:59 p.m. Pacific time on Thursday, November 7, 2019, may expect to receive their Assessment Results Reports on Monday, December 2, 2019. Close × CTC Issues Partnership Letter to District and County Offices Regarding Performance Assessment Preparation Candidate placement and fieldwork locations are important factors in preparing candidates for the CalTPA or CalAPA. Executive Director Mary Sandy has authored a letter to help district and county office personnel understand their role in this...