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California Basic Educational Skills Test™ (CBEST®)
The CBEST was developed to meet requirements of laws relating to credentialing and employment. It is designed to test basic reading, mathematics, and writing skills found to be important for the job of an educator. http://www.cbest.nesinc.com/
California Subject Examinations for Teachers® (CSET®)
The CSET program includes examinations designed to help prospective teachers meet certification requirements in basic skills, subject matter competence, No Child Left Behind (NCLB) subject matter, educational technology and competence for effective teaching of English Learners. http://www.cset.nesinc.com/
Reading Instruction Competence Assessment® (RICA®)
The RICA is to ensure that California-trained candidates for Multiple Subject Teaching Credentials and Education Specialist Instruction Credentials (special education) possess the knowledge and skills important for the provision of effective reading instruction to students.http://www.rica.nesinc.com/