ParaEducator Courses & Exam

ParaEducator is an online platform for paraprofessionals, featuring over 100 work-related courses and assessments. This test is conducted as two assessments in the initial appointment.

Paraprofessionals in Minnesota must earn 65% on the first assessment and 70% on the second assessment to earn the "highly qualified" designation.

Exam Scheduling

• Appointments are available morning and afternoon, Tuesday-Friday, at BrightWorks.

• A computer is provided.

• Test-takers receive their score immediately after taking the exam. 
• Re-testing is available immediately, subject to appointment availability.
   

Cost

• $85 - Highly qualified courses & assessments
• $65 - PD courses only, no assessment
• $20 - Each additional assessment re-take
   

Preparation

We strongly recommend that paraprofessionals complete the assigned preparation courses before taking the assessments.

The Title I courses are in these areas: Mathematics Skills, Reading Skills, Supporting Instruction, and Writing Skills. It is estimated that the courses take 8-12 hours to complete.

Once registered, you will be sent information allowing you to access ParaEducator online courses (one registration per paraprofessional is required).

ParaEducator Online Courses Include:

• 140 self-paced courses covering general education and special education environments.

• Courses that are organized into bite-sized units and are perfect for training days.

• Post-tests at the end of each course that are automatically graded.
• Training and assessments to highly qualify your paras and meet Title I requirements.
• Transcripts and course certificates that paraeducators can access to document their training.
• Content that aligns with CEC standards for paraeducators and is endorsed by CASE.

View available ParaEducator courses (PDF, 1.17 MB)