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GACE Paraprofessional Assessment

All Georgia Paraprofessionals must hold a valid state license issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). For more information regarding certification, click GaPSC Paraprofessional Certification

The GACE Paraprofessional Assessment may be taken at home. Click here for requirements and to register. 

At-Home Registration for The ParaPro Assessment

 

If a testing site is preferred,  REGISTER for the assessment at 

NEGA RESA GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Registration

 

OR

 

View the upcoming dates & click on the registration link below.

Date Offered                 Registration Link

May 22, 2024                  https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3887 

June 4, 2024                   https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3888

June 12, 2024                 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3889

July 10, 2024                  https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4217 

August 21, 2024              https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4135

September 4, 2024          https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4136

September 18, 2024        https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4137

October 2 ,2024              https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4138

October 16, 2024            https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4139

October 30, 2024            https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4140

November 13, 2024         https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4141

December 4, 2024           https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4142

January 8, 2025              https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4143

January 22, 2025             https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4144

February 5, 2025             https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4145

February 19, 2025           https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4146

March 5, 2025                 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4147

March 19, 2025               https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4148

April 2, 2025                   https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4149

April 23, 2025                 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4150

May 7, 2025                    https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4151

May 21, 2025                  https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4152

June 4, 2025                   https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4153

June 18, 2025                 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=4154

GACE® Paraprofessional Assessment Information

 

The GACE® Paraprofessional 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.

 

This assessment is taken by prospective and practicing paraprofessionals to demonstrate that they are knowledgeable in reading, writing, and math, and that they are capable of assisting in classroom instruction.

 

Test takers have 2 1/2 hours to complete the assessment.

 

The test has 90 selected-response questions, approximately two-thirds of which focus on basic skills and knowledge.  The remaining one-third focuses on applying skills in the classroom.  All test questions are in English.

 

The GACE® Paraprofessional assessment is reported as a scaled score with a scale of 100 to 300. The passing standards for the GACE® Paraprofessional assessment is 250.

 

If the participant does not receive a passing grade on this test, he/she will need to wait 30 days before retaking the test. 

 

The test fee for the GACE® Paraprofessional assessment is $38 to be paid with a credit/debit card at the time of scheduled testing.

 

Test takers will need to bring a picture ID with them to begin testing. They will not be allowed to have any personal items during test time (i.e. cell phones, purses).

 

For additional information or test-prep material, please click  GACE Paraprofessional Assessment 

 

To register for the assessment, please click NEGA RESA GACE Paraprofessional Assessment Registration.

 

NOTE: Application Fee is $5. This is nonrefundable.

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