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The ETS Paraprofessional Assessment is used by the State Board of Education for identifying highly qualified Paraprofessionals. The two and one-half hour online assessment is administered at the ESCMC. Pre-registration is required. The cost of the assessment is $80. Study packets are available for a $15 fee upon request. We accept cash, check, or credit card.
Please contact Janelle Sailer for further information at jsailer@medinaesc.org or 330-723-6393, Ext. 601559.
Testing Dates/Times:
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4 p.m. Click here to register.
Monday, November 16, 2026, 4 p.m. Click here to register.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 4 p.m. Click here to register.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 4 p.m. Click here to register.
Please note: To add the “ESEA qualified” endorsement to an Educational Aide permit, the individual must have successfully completed the ParaPro Assessment OR have an associate degree (or higher) from an accredited institution of higher education; or at least two years of study at an accredited institution of higher education (defined as 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours).
***UPDATE***
The State Board of Education recently adopted the Pearson Foundations of Classroom Support assessment as the required exam for applicants requesting the ESEA endorsement on an educational aide permit. The State Board will accept either the current ETS ParaPro Assessment or the Pearson Foundations of Classroom Support assessment through December 31, 2026, to allow time to transition to the new exam. Please note that the ESC of Medina County will no longer be facilitating the ETS ParaPro Assessment after December 31, 2026. Beginning January 1, 2027, applicants must submit a passing score on the Foundations of Classroom Support assessment. Candidates who previously passed the ETS ParaPro Assessment but did not apply for the ESEA endorsement may use that passing score through December 31, 2027.