Paraprofessional Testing

The ParaPro Assessment measures the reading, writing and basic math competencies of practicing and prospective paraprofessionals. In accordance with the No Child Left Behind Act, the ParaPro Assessment can be used to certify teacher’s aides and assistants in the instruction of these subjects to school children.

The ParaPro Assessment is a general aptitude test given on the computer that offers certification for paraprofessionals. It also offers an objective assessment of a prospective teacher’s requisite foundation of knowledge and skills and the ability to effectively use those skills in the classroom. 

If you need assistance in preparing for the parapro exam, you can enroll in Tri-District Adult Education as a Basic Skills Upgrade student.  You will attend class for 40 instructional hours and focus on reading and math skills that are tested on the exam.

Tri-District Adult Education offers parapro exam testing on the following days.  Please call 803-810-8440 to schedule a test.  Available exam dates are below.  Testing begins at 9:00am unless otherwise noted. The cost of the exam is $100 cash (no checks or credit cards accepted.) and must be paid when you arrive to take the exam.

• Thursday July 10, 2025

• Tuesday July 22, 2025

• Friday August 8, 2025

• Friday September 12, 2025

• Friday October 3, 2025

• Friday November 14, 2025

• Friday December 12, 2025

• Friday January 19, 2026

• Friday February 13, 2026

• Friday March 13, 2026

• Friday April 17, 2026

• Friday May 8, 2026

• Tuesday June 9, 2025 (12:00 PM)

• Tuesday June 23, 2025 (12:00 PM)

*Test-takers can also schedule to take the parapro assessment online.