Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment (ICLA)
The ICLA assessment includes a demonstration of knowledge and skills based on current best practices research for language structures and literacy instruction, comprehension instruction, and assessment and intervention. The ICLA contains three Standards:
Standard I, Language Learning and Literacy Development: The practicing educator has knowledge, strategies, and beliefs about language structures and literacy instruction that are based on current research and best practices to maximize student reading success.
Standard II, Reading Comprehension Research and Best Practices: The practicing educator understands and applies/promotes research and best practices that maximize student reading success in comprehension.
Standard III, Literacy Assessment and Intervention: The practicing educator understands and promotes/applies appropriate strategies, multiple assessments, and interventions to maximize student reading success.
For more information, please see the study guide introduction below.
Administration Dates
| Location | Standard | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lewis-Clark State College Spalding Hall Rm 116A 500 8th Avenue Lewiston, ID 83501 |
Standard I | July 30, 2008 | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Standard II | July 31, 2008 | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | |
| Standard III | August 1, 2008 | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| Location | Standard | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
|
River City Middle School Room to be announced 1505 N Fir Street Post Falls, ID 83854 |
Standard I | August 6, 2008 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Standard II | August 7, 2008 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | |
| Standard III | August 8, 2008 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Fees
Fees are paid for a standard to be taken on a specific date.
All fees are non-refundable.
- Fee for undergraduate candidates who are testing for the first time:
$30.00 per standard - Fee for undergraduate candidates who have tested before:
$50.00 per standard - Fee for postgraduates and inservice teachers:
$75.00 per standard
Registration
Registration is open until June 15, 2008.
Visit http://coe.ed.uidaho.edu/index.cfm?SiteID=26 to register for the ICLA. No Late Registrations will be accepted.
You will need a credit card to pay for the tests.
Study Guides
- ICLA Study Guide: Introduction (PDF)
- ICLA Study Guide: Standard One (PDF)
- ICLA Study Guide: Standard Two (PDF)
- ICLA Study Guide: Standard Three (PDF)
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