Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment (ICLA)

The Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessments (ICLA) measure the knowledge and skills needed for research- and evidence-based literacy instruction throughout K-12. The ICLAs consist of five separate exams aligned to the five Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Standards (ICLS):

1. Foundational Literacy Concepts
2. Fluency, Vocabulary Development, and Comprehension
3. Literacy Assessment Concepts
4. Writing Process
5. Diverse Reading & Writing Profiles — Reading & Writing Difficulties

Consistent with the rules of the Idaho State Board of Education, all Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and Deaf Education graduates from the Idaho State University College of Education recommended for the initial Idaho certification must obtain passing scores on all five Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessments.

All Secondary Education, Music Education, and Physical Education graduates from the Idaho State University College of Education recommended for the initial Idaho certification must obtain passing scores on Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessments 2, 4, and 5.

Testing Requirements

Elementary, Early Childhood, SPED	Secondary Education	MAT, MSPED, MDHH
Standard 1: EDUC 3321	Standard 2: EDUC 4401	Standard 2, 4: EDUC 5501
Standard 2: EDUC 3322	Standard 4: EDUC 4401	Standard 1, 2, 3, 4: EDUC 5519
Standard 3: EDUC 4419	Standard 5: On your own	Standard 5: On your own
Standard 4: EDUC 4419
Standard 5: On your own

Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Assessment (ICLA) is required for ALL teacher education candidates at the undergraduate level and in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Masters in Special Education (MSPED), and Masters in Deaf Education (MDHH).

For more information or if you have questions, contact the Kent Center at (208) 282-2783 or kentcenter@isu.edu.

Reminders

Spring Student Teaching

Feb 14 | Last day to take the test and retest (March 31) to make the April 1 student teaching deadline

Fall Student Teaching

April 1 | Deadline for Fall 2026 student teaching eligibility documentation

ICLA Study information is posted in Canvas for ISU students to access. Students outside ISU are welcome to enroll in the Idaho Comprehensive Literacy Course (ICLC) through the Albion Center.

Option 1: HonorLock (on-demand, free)

Prepare Your Browser and Extension:

Ensure you are using the Chrome browser.
Install the Honorlock Chrome extension.

Start the Exam:

Open your Canvas course and click on Honorlock in the course navigation.

Find the exam and click Launch Proctoring to begin the authentication process.

If you are not yet registered for the ‘course’, email the Kent Center (kentcenter@isu.edu)

Complete the Authentication:

Take a picture of yourself and your student ID.
Complete a 360-degree room scan to show your testing environment.

Begin Your Exam:

Once authentication is complete, your exam will begin. Honorlock will record your webcam, microphone, and screen throughout the session.

Option 2: Testing Center

Call ahead to schedule your exam

Make sure you schedule your RETAKE exam after the required 45-day window (ICLA Countdown Calendar)

If you have testing accommodations, please contact Disability Services (disabilityservices@isu.edu)

A final score will be presented after the test - individual question responses cannot be reviewed.
Official scores are reported to the Kent Center approximately one week after the first Friday of each month; however, your score is recorded immediately in Canvas.

Minimum of 45 days between testing on the same standard. (ICLA Countdown Calendar)