Resource Training & Solutions will provide individuals with the opportunity to take the ParaPro Test online Aug. 22 from 8:30-11:30 a.m., with registration beginning at 8 a.m. or at 12:30-3:30 p.m. with registration beginning at noon. The location will be Resource Training & Solutions, 4510 2nd St S, Suite 550, St. Cloud; cost of the test is $52.50 and non-refundable. As of the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year, Title I Paraprofessionals in the State of Minnesota must be certified. Who Should Be Certified: educational paraprofessionals, management assistants, pupil support assistants and special needs paraprofessionals. The Minnesota definition of a highly qualified paraprofessional allows for a number of options for districts to pursue as they work with paras. This is to inform you about a state approved assessment, which is now ready for your use. The ParaPro Assessment, by ETS, is available and a cut score of 460 was finalized by the Minnesota Paraprofessional Consortium. For more information, call (320) 255-3236 or toll-free (888) 447-7032.
