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 Cohort Starting in August 2025

Learn more—join us for the RLAA Program Information Session!

The Reading Literacy and Added Authorization (RLAA) program is now accepting enrollments for our 2025 cohorts. Attend an information session to learn how to apply and discover how this program can support educators in strengthening literacy instruction, promoting student success. The next information session will be held on May 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed after you sign up. 

Click below to complete the RLAA Survey to attend the May 1st Informational session.

Steps to Apply for the RLAA Program

Step 1: Submit the Interest Form
Complete and submit the Interest Form by April 30, 2025.
Note: The link to the official application will be provided during the information session and when uploading your documents in the form.

Step 2: Attend an Informational Orientation
All interested candidates must attend an informational orientation session, which will be held on May 1, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

Step 3: Confirm Access to Supervised Practicum Experience
Candidates must have access to K–12 students to provide direct intervention as part of their supervised practicum field experience.

Step 4: Prepare and Upload Application Materials
During the information session, you will receive a link to the application. Once received, please upload the following items as three separate PDF attachments directly into the application form:

1. 1. Principal Endorsement Form – Click Here

   2. Letter of Intent – Addressed to the iCAAP Team, answering the following questions:

      • Why are you pursuing the RLAA?

      • How will you use this authorization in your work?

      • What do you think your anticipated impact will be on your school and community?

   3. Current Resume

RLAA Class Schedules for 2025 

Cohort 19: Meets on Tuesdays

Click here to view the calendar.

* All programs are offered tentatively, pending current District hiring needs. 

The Los Angeles Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer. The Equal Opportunity Section is committed to ensuring that all employees of the District, including supervisors, co-workers, parents or any persons doing business with or for the District is provided with a learning and working environment free of harassment and discrimination. For more information click the link to access the Equal Opportunity Section. https://www.lausd.org/Page/3056