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 Help test and demonstrate the ability to assist in instruction via the standards checklist located on the DEED Web site.
Support Schedule
Content area support classes and tests in math, reading, and written expression are available.
Register through My Learning Plan »
Math Support & Test - ASD Ed Center, Orange room |
| Day |
Dates |
Time |
| T/Th |
9/29 |
10/1 |
10/6 |
10/8 |
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Math test is October 8 |
6 - 7:30 p.m. |
| T/Th |
11/3 |
11/5 |
11/10 |
11/12 |
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Math test November 12 |
6 - 7:30 p.m. |
| T/Th |
2/9 |
2/11 |
2/16 |
2/18 |
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Math test February 18 |
6 - 7:30 p.m. |
| T/Th |
4/13 |
4/15 |
4/20 |
4/22 |
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Math test April 22 |
6 - 7:30 p.m. |
Reading Support & Test - ASD Ed Center, Orange room |
| Day |
Dates |
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Time |
| T/Th |
9/1 |
9/3 |
9/8 |
9/10 |
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Reading test is September 10 |
5:15-6:30 p.m. |
| T/Th |
10/13 |
10/15 |
10/20 |
10/22 |
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Reading test is October 22 |
5:15-6:30 p.m. |
| M/T/W |
1/19 |
1/20 |
1/21 |
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4:30 - 7:15 p.m. |
| Reading test is January 21 |
6:15 - 7:15 p.m. |
| T/Th |
4/27 |
4/29 |
5/4 |
5/6 |
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Reading test is May 6 |
5:15-6:30 |
Written Expression Support & Test - ASD Ed Center, Orange room |
| Day |
Dates |
Time |
| T/Th |
9/15 |
9/17 |
9/22 |
9/24 |
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Written expression test is September 24 |
5:15 - 6:30 p.m. |
| M/W |
11/16 |
11/18 |
11/23 |
11/30 |
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Written expression test November 30 |
5:15 - 6:30 p.m. |
| T/Th |
1/26 |
1/28 |
2/2 |
2/4 |
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Written expression test February 4 |
5:15 - 6:30 p.m. |
| M/W |
3/15 |
3/17 |
3/22 |
3/24 |
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. |
| Written expression test March 24 |
5:15 - 6:30 p.m. |
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
HELP Assessment and Alaska Paraprofessional Qualifications Form
Upon passing the HELP Assessment and
Alaska Paraprofessional Qualifications
observation, ASD Human Resources will
process a salary increase on behalf of the
TOTEM member. |
Other Resources
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NCLB Paraprofessional Support for
2009-10 |
HELP Test Schedule
2009-10
Testing for all three sections will be at the ASD Education Center, 5530 E. Northern Lights Blvd.
October 16, 8 a.m. - noon
ORANGE ROOM
8:30 - Math
10:00 - Reading
11:00 - Written Expression
December 18, 8 a.m. - noon
ORANGE ROOM
8:30 - Math
10:00 - Reading
11:00 - Written Expression
March 5, 8 a.m. - noon
ORANGE ROOM
8:30 - Math
10:00 - Reading
11:00 - Written Expression
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Need help with HELP Test Preparation?
Study guides are available at the following locations:
- Title I office for Title I paraprofessionals at no cost 742-4494
- TOTEM Association office for TOTEM members for $23 562-1183
- Educational Resources Web site
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A collaborative effort between the ASD Accountability Department, Title I Department and the TOTEM Association
Questions?
Contact Sherry Girard
742-4487
girard_sherry@asdk12.org |
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