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Paraprofessional Education Services

Paraeducators are an important part of a school's educational team. They are responsible for providing assistance in reading, writing, and math, as well as other educational areas. This page was developed to porvide the tools and information needed to help districts and paraeducators meet state and federal requirnments. We also provide professional development for paras.

Kellie Horn
khorn@esd123.org
509.544-5744

Topics of Interest:

Special Education / Core Competencies

• Behavior Management
• Program Review
• Paraeducator Training
• IEP Development
• Mentoring

Helpful Paraeducator links:

PARAEDUCATOR TRAINING CALENDAR

REGISTER for ESD 123 Sessions

Other Helpful Links:

• National Clearing House for Paraeducator Resources
  
• National Resource Center for Paraprofessionals
  
• Paraeducator Resource and Learning Center (PRLC)
  
• Paraeducator Support of Students with Disabilities

ETS Testing Information:

ESD 123 currently provides support to paraeducators by communicating vital ETS testing information to individuals and districts.  At this time ESD is not a test site, but we are exploring the option of becoming one.  ETS testing can be taken electronically or as a paper/ pencil test. 

To take the a paper/ pencil test individuals need to choose a site and register at least one month ahead of the test date to avoid additional fees.  For electronic testing, individuals need to check with their district office. Many districts offer electronic ETS testing.

The web site (hot link) below will take you the ETS site.

www.ets.org/parapro

Click the link below to download a copy of the information and registration:

"Para Test"

To view test sites for "paper/ pencil testing", click on the link below:

"Test Sites"

Individuals wishing to take the test electronically should check with their district.

ETS Test Dates

It is very important that Paraprofessionals register one month prior to the testing date to avoid extra fees.

Test Date	Registration Must be received by	Late registration must be received by ($40 fee)	Centers outside U.S.or in U.S. Territories	Monday Centers in the U.S. or Puerto Rico	Score Report Mailing
9/8/07	8/9/07	8/16/07	7/12/07	7/26/07	10/9/07
1/12/08	12/13/07	12/20/07	11/15/07	11/29/07	2/12/08
3/15/08	2/14/08	2/21/08	1/17/08	4/11/08	4/15/08
6/14/08	5/15/08	5/22/08	4/17/08	7/11/08	7/15/08

Training in specific curricula offered as well:

• ParaReading
  
• ETS Test Preparation
  
• Grade Level Expectations (GLE) - Math, Writing, Reading
  
  
  Clock hours available upon request.
  

We can customize any training to meet your needs!