About

The Foundations of Reading test for Rhode Island assesses proficiency in and depth of understanding of the subject of reading and writing development. The test reflects scientifically based reading research.

The Rhode Island Right to Read Act  of 2019 requires educators to exhibit either proficiency in or awareness of the knowledge and practices of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy. The Foundations of Reading test for Rhode Island assesses proficiency in and depth of understanding of the subject of reading and writing development. The test reflects instructional practices aligned with the Science of Reading.

Who Is Eligible to Take This Test?

Currently practicing educators required to meet the proficiency requirements of the Right to Read Act  may elect to take the Foundations of Reading test as an alternate pathway to demonstrate proficiency when educators have already completed and mastered prior professional learning in the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy.

This includes educators who are currently teaching in the following roles:

• PK–5 Classroom Teachers
• PK–12 Reading Specialists and Coaches
• PK–12 Special Education Teachers
• PK–12 English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teachers
• PK–12 Bilingual and Dual Language Teachers

Please visit the RIDE Right to Read Act landing page for additional information including an LEA Guidance document , an FAQ document , and an overview webinar (May 4, 2021) presentation and recording .

Test Information

Format

Computer-based test (CBT) and online proctored test; 100 multiple-choice questions, 2 written assignments

Time

Computer-Based Testing
4 hours and 15 minutes total appointment time

• 15 minutes for CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
• 4 hours testing time

Online Proctoring
4 hours and 30 minutes total appointment time

• 15 minutes for tutorial and nondisclosure agreement
• 2 hours 30 minutes for the multiple-choice questions
• 15 minutes for optional break
• 1 hour 30 minutes for the open-response assignments

Breaks

Computer-Based Testing
You may take restroom breaks during testing. Time taken for breaks is considered part of the available testing time.

Online Proctoring
Optional 15-minute break between multiple-choice section and open-response section

Dates

Computer-Based Testing
By appointment, year round. Test appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check seat availability .

Online Proctoring
By appointment with an online proctor during one-week testing windows each month

Test Sites

Computer-Based Testing
CBT sites are located nationwide. Locate a test center .

Online Proctoring
You may test remotely, including from home. Review system and testing environment requirements .

Passing Score

240

Test Fees

$139
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Score Reporting

Computer-Based Testing
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Candidates will receive a receipt of completion at the conclusion of their test center appointment.

Online Proctoring
Review score report release dates.
Candidates taking an online-proctored test will not receive a receipt of completion when their test ends.

Notes

This test includes written assignments that may require use of an on-screen character selector for inserting special characters into written responses.

Testing Policies

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Prepare

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Tests may include test questions that are being evaluated for future administrations and that do not affect a candidate's score.