In January 2002, the federal law that governs
public education was re-authorized and named
the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). This law
brings major reforms to public schools and is
designed to increase accountability and improve
student achievement.
If you are a classroom aide, tutor, or
teacher assistant working in a school that
receives Title I federal funding, you must
meet the following NCLB requirements:
- Have an associate’s degree; or
- Have two years of higher
education (at least 48 credits); or
- Pass the ETS ParaPro Assessment (or HELP Assessment) and demonstrate the ability to assist in instruction via the standards checklist located on the DEED Web site.
Notice of Cancellation and Change
NCLB Paraprofessional Requirements
As of December 31, 2009, the Paraprofessional HELP Assessment will no longer be available for meeting Title I NCLB paraprofessional requirements. The company that supplies the HELP test is discontinuing it.
On December 12, 2009, the State Board of Education adopted the ETS Paraprofessional Assessment as a replacement test. However, the Alaska Department of Education has indicated that the new test will not be fully approved until February of 2010. Consequently, the Anchorage School District is cancelling all of its remaining HELP support classes and test sessions scheduled for the 2009-2010 school year.
Details regarding future classes and test sessions supporting the new test will be announced once the ASD receives needed information from DEED and ETS.
Further questions can be directed to Sherry Girard, Title I Grant Facilitator, at 742-4487. |
Special ParaPro Assessment session
scheduled for Alaska on April 24, 2010
For those who wish to meet NCLB paraprofessional requirements by passing
the ETS ParaPro Assessment, here is important information about upcoming
test sessions, deadlines and support.
ETS is offering a special ParaPro Assessment session for Alaska on
April 24, 2010. For this test session, registration must be received by ETS
by March 25, 2010. Go to www.ets.org/parapro for a registration form,
details and special instructions.
ETS is also offering a ParaPro Assessment session on June 12, 2010. For
this test session, registration must be received by ETS by May 13, 2010. Go
to www.ets.org/parapro for a registration form, details and special
instructions.
If you have any questions or would like special assistance with the
registration process, please contact Sherry Girard, Title I Grant Facilitator, at
742-4487 or Girard_Sherry@asdk12.org.
The Official ParaPro Assessment Study Guide is available for checkout
from the ASD Title I office. Please contact Sherry Girard, Title I Grant
Facilitator, at 742-4487 or Girard_Sherry@asdk12.org. |
Meeting NCLB requirements to receive pay increase
Option 1
At least 48 college semester credits
TOTEM member submits official, sealed
transcripts that verify at least 48 semester
credits from an accredited institution of
higher learning along with a salary increase
request form to ASD Human Resources. |
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Option 2
ETS ParaPro Assessment (or HELP Assessment) and Alaska Paraprofessional Qualifications Form
Upon passing the ETS ParaPro Assessment (or HELP Assessment) and Alaska Paraprofessional Qualifications observation, ASD Human Resources will process a salary increase on behalf of the TOTEM member. |
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