Please read the following. If you wish to take the Assessment, fill in your name & job position, and "submit"!
The district will be offering a limited number of opportunities to take
the ParaPro Assessment on March 28 & 29, 2012. Please read
on
.
What Is It?
The ParaPro Assessment measures the skills and knowledge in reading,
writing and math possessed by prospective and practicing
paraprofessionals. It also measures their ability to apply those skills and
knowledge when assisting in classroom instruction. It was designed to
satisfy the requirements of the federally legislated No Child Left Behind
Act.
How Long Is It?
Test takers have 2½ hours to complete the test.
What Subjects Are on the Test?
Test subjects include reading, writing and math.
What Are the Questions Like?
The test has 90 multiple-choice questions, approximately two-thirds of
which focus on basic skills and knowledge. The remaining one-third focus
on applying skills in the classroom. All test questions are in English.
How Is the Test Given?
The test is given in paper- and Internet-delivered formats.
Study materials can be found at www.ets.org/parapro
For materials or more information, send an email:
E-Mail: Diana Vogt (work)
or Diana Vogt (home)
Rochester, Minnesota Paraprofessionals