In accordance with Section 3319.074 of the Ohio Revised Code, anyone working as an educational aide in a core subject area* in programs supported with Title I funds must hold an (active) educational aide permit and meet one of the following requirements:

• Have the ESEA designation** on the (active) educational aide permit;
• Have successfully completed at least two years of coursework at an accredited college/university;
• Have an associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university; OR
• Pass the Paraprofessional assessment.

*Core subject areas include reading and English language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, foreign language, and fine arts.
**Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965

Paraprofessional Testing Dates: (8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)

• November 7, 2024 – Thursday
• November 21, 2024 – Thursday
• December 17, 2024 – Thursday
• January 23, 2025 – Thursday
• February 20, 2025 – Thursday
• March 20, 2025 – Thursday

Registration Form (PDF fillable)

Cost: $75.00 payable by check, exact change, or credit/debit card. (Make checks payable to Tri-County ESC)

Free Study Resources:

• OhioMeansJobs          1.  Click Access Learning Express Anonymously
                                      2.  Click Arrow to the right of Career Test Prep
                                      3.  Scroll down to Teaching and select Prepare for Parapro Assessment
• ETS
• Union Test Prep

For more information/questions/send payment to:
Karen Miller
Tri-County Educational Service Center
741 Winkler Dr
Wooster, OH 44691
330-345-6771 ext 228, or tesc_kmiller@tccsa.net

Deadline: Registration form and payment is due one week before the test. (Must submit registration and payment to secure your test date – space is limited.)