Credential Student Resources

Important Phone Numbers and Websites for Credential Applicants

• Credential Analyst, Arlene Waggoner: awaggoner@dominican.edu. 
  707-463-4800. Contact for an appointment
• CBEST Exam Registration:  www.cbest.nesinc.com
  This exam meets the Basic Skills Requirement.  You must register for the next available exam online.  Please forward your confirmation email to ukiah@dominican.edu
• CSET Exam Registration:  www.cset.nesinc.com
  Elementary and Special Education teachers must pass the Multiple Subjects Exam.  Middle school and high school teachers must pass the exam in their subject area.  You must register for the next available exam online.  Please forward your confirmation email to ukiah@dominican.edu
• RICA Exam Registration: http://www.rica.nesinc.com/
  Elementary and Special Education teachers must pass the Reading Instruction Competence Assessment (RICA) exam before they are recommended for their credential. Please forward your confirmation email to ukiah@dominican.edu
• Livescan Fingerprinting Appointments:
  For the most current contacts please visit http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/publications/contact.htm and select your county to find the location nearest you.  
• TB Test Clinics:
  If you do not have health insurance, call your local clinic to schedule your TB test.
  The Mendocino Community Health Clinics:
         UKIAH   Hillside Heath Center (707) 472-4690
         WILLITS   Little Lake Health Center (707) 456-0500
        LAKEPORT   Lakeside Health Center (707) 263-2171
        SONOMA  The Sonoma County Family Support Center: 465 A Street, Santa Rosa 707-542-5426.
• California Commission on Teacher Credentialing:  http://www.ctc.ca.gov/
  Check the status of your Certificate of Clearance, or learn more about your future profession.