<P style="MARGIN: 0px; mso-pagination: none; tab-stops: .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none" soNormal><I>Case Studies in Preparation for the California Reading Competency Test </I>presents a unique, concise, case-based approach covering all domains, concepts, strategies, and assessments required by the RICA®. It's the ideal resource for pre-service teachers who want practice in synthesizing and analyzing assessment and strategies for reading in the K—8 classroom, for credential candidates who need to prepare to succeed in taking the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA®), and for in-service teachers who want to enhance their assessment and instruction, while increasing students' learning.</P>