RICA Test Prep

Growing Greatness: Planting the Seeds for Success

  • This series provides an additional layer of support, empowerment, and connection for TK - 12 educators with 0-5 years of experience (including interns, PIPs, and STSPs). Session topics include Setting up for Success, Engaging Instruction, Meet the Experts, Assessment and Data, and Finishing Strong. 

    Each one-hour virtual session is followed by targeted individualized support in the form of coaching/mentoring at the convenience of the participant.

    $250.00 per individual (fee waived for KCOE NTI Candidates).

    Session 1:  September 14, 2022

    Session 2:  November 9,2022

    Session 3:  December 7,2022

    Session 4:   February 22,2023

    Session 5:   March 29,2023

    All sessions are from 4:00 pm-5:00 pm. 

    Additional information and registration here

GROW Pre-Service Informational Meetings

  • An Intern Credential is a way for an individual who is pursuing their teaching certificate to work as an educator and gain practical, first-hand experience as the primary educator within a classroom. To become intern-eligible, individuals must complete foundational courses, or pre-service. This meeting will go over the requirements for the pre-service and intern programs. 

    October 25, 2022 Register here

    November 15, 2022 Register here.

    December 13, 2022  Register here

    All sessions will be from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm.

    Meetings will be held virtually through Zoom and are free to all participants

CalTPA Support

  •  For teachers who need support for CalTPA submission. Participants work through the TPA process, become familiar with the TPA guidelines and expectations, review rubrics and templates, and receive individualized feedback. The series will include an overview on Zoom followed by weekly office hours and online support.

    Cycle 1 Overview

    Tuesday, October 4, 2022

    4:00 PM-5:30 PM

    Additional registration information here

    Cycle 2 Overview

    Tuesday, October 11,2022

    4:00 PM-5:30 PM

    Additional registration information here