READING AND LITERACY ADDED AUTHORIZATION (RLAA):

The accredited Reading and Literacy Added Authorization (RLAA) program prepares credentialed Candidates with coursework based on the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) standards. 

RLAA Candidates will learn to:

• Recognize characteristics of students with reading disabilities
• Understand the nature of dyslexia and other reading disabilities and
• Assess, instruct, and provide intervention, including research-based proven effective reading instruction in structured literacy, oral language development, word analysis, fluency, vocabulary development, listening and reading comprehension, and written language development.

RLAA Candidates will learn skills necessary to:

• Use assessment data from screenings, diagnostic surveys, progress monitoring, and descriptive data
• Design curriculum and make instructional decisions regarding entry point, pace, intensity, student grouping, and methods for literacy instruction for diverse groups of students.
• In addition, RLAA Candidates will participate in a clinical practicum field experience documenting work in a selected educational environment documenting their work in an educational environment that provides the RLAA Candidates an opportunity to deliver structured, balanced, comprehensive and reflective reading and language arts instruction with guidance from a specialized field-based Lead Mentor. Candidates will assess, design, implement and evaluate the findings of a reading intervention program delivered to a group of select students. Candidates will report findings and make recommendations for future work within their respective school’s culture of literacy.

Upcoming Cohorts Starting in January and August 2025

Enroll Now for the RLAA 2025 Program! 

The Reading Literacy and Added Authorization (RLAA) program is excited to announce that enrollment is now open for our 2025 cohorts. This program is designed for educators passionate about enhancing literacy and academic success in their classrooms.

To Be Considered for the Program:

1. Complete the Online Information Session Survey
   Interested candidates must fill out the survey link to register for an online information session.
2. Submit the Interest Form by November 30, 2024
   The informational orientation will be held on December 12, 2024.
3. Access to Supervised Practicum Experience
   Candidates participate in a supervised practicum field experience and must have access to K-12 students to provide direct intervention. 
4. Submit Application Materials
   Email all the following items as three separate PDF attachments to icaap@lausd.net and cc your principal:

• • Principal Endorsement Form – Click Here
  • Letter of Intent
    Addressed to the iCAAP Team, indicating why you are applying to this program.
  • Current Resume

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance literacy and academic achievement in your classroom. Apply now!

If you know anyone interested in the program, please share the RLAA Flyer.

RLAA Class Schedules for 2025 

• Cohort 18: Meets on Mondays
• Cohort 19: Meets on Tuesdays

Click here to view the calendar.