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
New in 2022
The GACE Paraprofessional Assessment may be taken at home. Click here for requirements and to register.
At-Home Registration for The ParaPro Assessment
For a limited time (until June 30th), 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
January 4, 2023 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3630
January 18, 2023 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3631
February 1, 2023 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3632
February 15, 2023 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3634
March 1, 2023 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3635
March 15, 2023 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3636
March 29, 2023 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3637
April 12, 2023 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3639
April 26, 2023 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3642
May 10, 2023 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3643
May 24, 2023 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3645
June 14, 2023 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3646
June 28, 2023 https://negaresa.ascriptica.com/course/courseviewdetails?class_id=3647
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. If you are unable to attend the session you are registered for, please contact Debbie Grimes to cancel or reschedule. NEGA RESA has a waiting list for paraprofessional testing.
Debbie Grimes, Administrative Assistant
GACE Paraprofessional Assessment
706.742.8292 ext. 229