ESP Assessment Refresher Tests

Math refresher test
Reading refresher test
Writing refresher test

The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), also known as The No Child Left Behind Act, requires that all paraprofessionals who work in programs funded by Title I prove that they are “highly qualified.” There are three ways that paraprofessionals may prove they are highly qualified:

1. Complete an associate degree OR
2. Complete two years of college OR
3. Demonstrate knowledge of reading, writing, math, and the ability to assist in instructing these subjects. This demonstration must be met through a state or local academic assessment, which does not necessarily mean a pencil and paper test

States and local school districts have adopted a variety of ways for paraprofessionals who do not have an associate degree and who have not completed two years of college to demonstrate that they are highly qualified. Many districts are using the ParaPro Assessment test developed by ETS.

On this Web site we have created three short interactive refresher tests in math, reading and writing, based on the kinds of questions asked by the ETS test. If you are a paraprofessional who needs to demonstrate that you are highly qualified by taking a test, these modules will help you practice for that test. The practice tests can also be helpful to any ESP who needs to demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and math, no matter the job category.

Just follow the links on this page to go to the refresher tests. When you are finished with a particular test, use the link at the bottom of each test page to return to this main page, where you can go to another test.

Math refresher test
Reading refresher test
Writing refresher test