Test Preparation

The California Education Code and Title 5 Regulations specify, in most cases, that applicants for a credential, certificate, or permit to serve in the public schools of California must verify basic skills proficiency before the credential, certificate, or permit will be issued. The California Basic Educational Skills Test is one option to meet the basis skills proficiency. Here are some CBEST test prep resources:

Teachers Test Prep:

Teachers College of San Joaquin has partnered with Teachers Test Prep to offer ONLINE test prep at a discount to currently enrolled TCSJ students! Teachers Test Prep is the nationwide leader in teacher credentialing exam preparation. First, complete FREE test diagnostics with Teachers Test Prep to see your overall likelihood of passing and see where you need extra help! Once you complete the FREE test diagnostics, you then have the option to purchase Test Prep and will receive 6 months of access to the following features: Core Videos that teach the underlying content knowledge, Smart-STEM Virtual Tutoring Videos that teach the strategy needed to apply that knowledge to the specific types of questions most likely to appear on the real exam, Core Slideshows that provide a quick snapshot of the key content knowledge for easy review, Advanced Diagnostics that include an even deeper breakdown of strengths and weaknesses to help you focus your study time on areas that will benefit you most, an additional full-length Practice Test

Step 1: To register for free test diagnostics to see your likelihood of passing, complete an online registration form with TCSJ by completing the Registration Form.

Step 2: To get the ONLINE test prep at a discount, TCSJ candidates must complete our form rather than going directly through Teachers Test Prep. Once you register for free diagnostics, you will receive an email with additional information.

240 Tutoring 

240 Tutoring offers free CBEST study guides, videos, articles, an eBook, and practice tests for you to review the content of each domain of the exam. Check out their free resources. Additionally, 240 Tutoring provide a quality, easy-to-use study guide that is proven to help anyone pass their exam. $39.99 a month, cancel anytime. Learn more by clicking HERE. If you are interested in purchasing a 240 Tutoring subscription, please contact Crystal Bates at cbates@sjcoe.net for a discounted rate.

San Diego County Office of Education

The Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center Hub San Diego County Office of Education is taking a significant step in aiding aspiring teachers by providing FREE ONLINE TEST PREPARATION support to teacher candidates. By offering these services for free, the Office of Education is not only empowering prospective teachers to excel in their exams but also promoting educational equity and accessibility, ensuring that candidates have the necessary tools to become effective educators. Click HERE to register for the free CBEST test prep.

Study.com

Review and practice the CBEST skills and more with this study guide, designed especially to align with CBEST content. It breaks down the test subject by subject, and explains important test concepts through quick and entertaining video lessons that can be accessed on your own time. Additional practice quizzes will allow you to put your own skills to the test, and provide instant feedback on where you might need a little more review. Online course instructors are also on hand for additional guidance and information, ensuring a solid preparation that suits your study needs.

Check out our CSET-CBEST Preparation resources! We’ve got CSET-CBEST courses to teach you the material, comprehensive CSET-CBEST study guides to help you study, CSET-CBEST practice tests to test your knowledge, and CSET-CBEST informational articles to get you up to speed on testing logistics. 

California Education Code requires that all candidates for a teaching credential must demonstrate they are proficient in the subject matter area of their intended credential. The California Subject Examinations for Teachers (CSET) is one way of meeting this requirement. The exams have been developed by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for prospective teachers who choose to or are required to meet specific requirements for certification by taking examinations. For more information about the CSET exams, visit https://www.ctcexams.nesinc.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_AboutCSET.html.

Teachers Test Prep

Teachers College of San Joaquin has partnered with Teachers Test Prep to offer ONLINE test prep at a discount to currently enrolled TCSJ students! Teachers Test Prep is the nationwide leader in teacher credentialing exam preparation. First, complete FREE test diagnostics with Teachers Test Prep to see your overall likelihood of passing and see where you need extra help! Once you complete the FREE test diagnostics, you then have the option to purchase Test Prep and will receive 6 months of access to the following features: Core Videos that teach the underlying content knowledge, Smart-STEM Virtual Tutoring Videos that teach the strategy needed to apply that knowledge to the specific types of questions most likely to appear on the real exam, Core Slideshows that provide a quick snapshot of the key content knowledge for easy review, Advanced Diagnostics that include an even deeper breakdown of strengths and weaknesses to help you focus your study time on areas that will benefit you most, An additional full-length Practice Test. Check out the Core Plus User Guide video that demonstrated all the features available in the Paid Prep program, including: Smart-STEM Virtual Tutoring, Core Videos, Core Slideshow Viewer, and Advanced Diagnostics.

Step 1: To register for free test diagnostics to see your likelihood of passing, complete an online registration form with TCSJ by completing the Registration Form.

Step 2: To get the ONLINE test prep at a discount, TCSJ candidates must complete our form rather than going directly through Teachers Test Prep. Once you register for free diagnostics, you will receive an email with additional information.

240 Tutoring

240 Tutoring offers CSET study guides that are comprehensive reviews of the ideas and concepts of each exam. They provide a quality, easy-to-use study guide that is proven to help anyone pass their exam. $39.99 a month, cancel anytime. If interested in purchasing a 240 Tutoring subscription, please contact Crystal Bates at cbates@sjcoe.net for a discounted rate.

San Diego County Office of Education

The Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center Hub San Diego County Office of Education is taking a significant step in aiding aspiring teachers by providing FREE ONLINE TEST PREPARATION support to teacher candidates. By offering these services for free, the Office of Education is not only empowering prospective teachers to excel in their exams but also promoting educational equity and accessibility, ensuring that candidates have the necessary tools to become effective educators.

CSET subject areas currently available:

• Register online for English
• Register online for Math
• Register online for Multiple Subjects
• Register online for Physical Education
• Register online for Science (Foundational, Life Sciences and Chemistry)
• Register online for Social Science
• Register online for Spanish (Spanish)

San Jose State

San Jose State offers free resources to help in preparation for the math CSET. Visit their website for more information.

Study.com

Study.com has created a comprehensive CSET guide offering: CSET practice exams, including a free 15-question practice test, comprehensive information on need-to-know test basics, section overviews, and scoring, robust CSET study guides for each CSET subtest, comprised of thousands of engaging video & text lessons. Visit their website for more information.

Education Code Section 44283 requires the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) to “develop, adopt, and administer a reading instruction competence assessment . . . to measure an individual’s knowledge, skill, and ability relative to effective reading instruction.” Evaluation Systems was contracted by the CTC to assist in the development, administration, and scoring of this assessment, which is known as the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA). The goal of reading instruction is to develop competent, thoughtful readers who are able to use, interpret, and appreciate all types of text. For more information about the RICA exam, see CTC-Exam website.

Teachers College of San Joaquin

RICA Video Performance and RICA Written Exam Workshop

• COST: $150.00 (50% off for TCSJ students enrolled from 2021 to current)
• Taught by Linda Kraus, TCSJ Instructor
• Upon completion of the workshop series, you have the option of purchasing one professional development unit from TCSJ!

• Upcoming workshops dates TBA

Asynchronous RICA Prep Course

Teachers College offers an online, self-paced, Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) Preparation Course for $49. This course has 12 modules of information to prepare you for taking and passing the RICA in California. In addition to covering the 5 domains of the RICA, there are test taking tips and key strategies highlighted with demonstrations! Once you complete the course, you will have the option of purchasing one professional development unit from TCSJ! Learn more and enroll in the course.

Emily Muccianti’s RICA Prep Course

Enroll in Emily Muccianti’s RICA Prep 101 for a comprehensive, self-guided course that gives you everything you need to pass while fitting into your schedule. Through the course, all domains, competencies, and written responses (including the case study) are covered through a variety of engaging and visual lessons. Students are also invited to participate in live workshops via Zoom sessions to clarify their understanding. You can select from three different membership levels: Standard Member, VIP Member, or Platinum Member. Upon completion of the course, VIP and Platinum members can purchase one professional development unit from our Professional Learning Center for an additional $75. All membership levels can attend the Workshop Series and qualify for an additional professional development unit from our Professional Learning Center for an additional $75.

Learn more and enroll at the website and contact Crystal Bates at TCSJ for a 20% off coupon code for the prep course cbates@sjcoe.net or at (209) 817-8087.

San Diego County Office of Education

The Statewide Residency Technical Assistance Center Hub San Diego County Office of Education is taking a significant step in aiding aspiring teachers by providing FREE ONLINE TEST PREPARATION support to teacher candidates. By offering these services for free, the Office of Education is not only empowering prospective teachers to excel in their exams but also promoting educational equity and accessibility, ensuring that candidates have the necessary tools to become effective educators.

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

Study.com

Study.com’s study guide course will give you all the tools you need to be ready for your exam. To cover all five domains addressed on the exam, our instructors have built this course with a multitude of chapters. Every chapter covers a major concept, but we break it up further with short, engaging lessons that help you review one topic at a time. These include teaching phonemic awareness, organizing your reading instruction and promoting literary comprehension. Check out their RICA test prep materials HERE! 

Teachers Test Prep

Teachers College of San Joaquin has partnered with Teachers Test Prep to offer ONLINE test prep at a discount to currently enrolled TCSJ students! Teachers Test Prep is the nationwide leader in teacher credentialing exam preparation. First, complete FREE test diagnostics with Teachers Test Prep to see your overall likelihood of passing and see where you need extra help! Once you complete the FREE test diagnostics, you then have the option to purchase Test Prep and will receive 6 months of access to the following features: Core Videos that teach the underlying content knowledge, Smart-STEM Virtual Tutoring Videos that teach the strategy needed to apply that knowledge to the specific types of questions most likely to appear on the real exam, Core Slideshows that provide a quick snapshot of the key content knowledge for easy review, Advanced Diagnostics that include an even deeper breakdown of strengths and weaknesses to help you focus your study time on areas that will benefit you most, An additional full-length Practice Test. Check out the Core Plus User Guide video that demonstrated all the features available in the Paid Prep program, including: Smart-STEM Virtual Tutoring, Core Videos, Core Slideshow Viewer, and Advanced Diagnostics.

Step 1: To register for free test diagnostics to see your likelihood of passing, complete an online registration form with TCSJ by completing the Registration Form.

Step 2: To get the ONLINE test prep at a discount, TCSJ candidates must complete our form rather than going directly through Teachers Test Prep. Once you register for free diagnostics, you will receive an email with additional information.

240 Tutoring

240 Tutoring offers RICA prep guides that are comprehensive reviews of the ideas and concepts of each exam. They provide a quality, easy-to-use study guide that is proven to help anyone pass their exam. $39.99 a month, cancel anytime. Learn more at https://www.240tutoring.com/ctc-prep/rica-written-examination-practice-test/.

If interested in purchasing a 240 Tutoring subscription, please contact Crystal Bates at cbates@sjcoe.net for a discounted rate.