ParaEducator Courses & Testing

BrightWorks is pleased to offer ParaEducator courses & Testing

ParaEducator is an online platform for paraprofessionals, featuring over 100 work related courses and assessments that can be completed to be considered "highly qualified."

To complete the assessment to be considered “highly qualified,” paraprofessionals should make sure they complete the “highly qualified courses and assessments,” and complete the assessment in person at BrightWorks on their designated date and time, as the assessment must be proctored. Assessments are completed on an in-person, individual basis, by appointment only.

It is strongly recommended that paraprofessionals complete the assigned prep courses prior to taking the assessments. Estimate 8 – 12 hours to complete the prep courses. Assessments will then need to be completed, with 70% accuracy, to be considered highly qualified.
Once registered, you will be sent information allowing you to access ParaEducator online courses (one registration per paraprofessional is required).

Highly qualified prep courses will be assigned to those wanting to take the assessment. The Title I courses are in the areas of Mathematics Skills, Reading Skills, Supporting Instruction and Writing Skills. These courses will automatically be assigned to you. It is estimated that the courses take 8-12 hours to go through.

Paraeducator Online Courses Include:

• 140 self-paced courses covering general education and special education environments.
• Courses that are organized into bite-sized units and are perfect for training days.
• Post-tests at the end of each course that are automatically graded.
• Training and assessments to highly qualify your paras and meet Title I requirements.
• Transcripts and course certificates that paraeducators can access to document their training.
• Content that aligns with CEC standards for paraeducators and is endorsed by CASE.

Advantages to using this value-added service through BrightWorks

• Flexible exam scheduling (morning and afternoon availability, Tuesday-Friday)
• Appointments offered on an individual basis
• Access to a computer with pre-loaded exam
• Conveniently located metro exam site
• Test-takers receive their score immediately after taking the exam.

Cost:

• $85.00 Highly qualified courses & assessments
• $65.00 PD courses only no assessment
• $20 Each additional assessment re-take

View available ParaEducator courses

Registration for courses must be paid in advance. Once payment is received, information allowing you to access ParaEducator online courses will be provided. (One registration per paraprofessional is required). Payment is accepted in advance, in the form of cash, money order or check made payable to BrightWorks.

Appointment for assessment must be scheduled in advance , payment for the assessment will be taken the day of the testing. An additional $20 fee will be applied for assessments rescheduled within 48-hours of appointment date.

Contact Information

To learn more about registering for ParaEducator courses, the exam process, or to schedule an exam date and time, please contact:
Angela Skrade, Executive Assistant/Office Manager
612/638-1528, angela.skrade@brightworksmn.org