The GACE Paraprofessional assessment (test code 177) is designed to enable individuals and school districts to satisfy state and federal No Child Left Behind requirements that call for "highly qualified paraprofessionals." It is a single test that consists of selected-response (multiple choice) questions and is offered as an Internet-based test and as a paper-based test. Only the Internet-based version of the test is available at the Macon State College Educational Technology Center.  For information about paper-based testing, see the "2007–2008 GACE Registration Bulletin" at: http://www.gace.nesinc.com/

You will be permitted a maximum of three hours to complete the Paraprofessional Assessment.

The areas of content assessed and the approximate number of selected-response questions in each content area are shown in the table below. Further information regarding the content included in each subarea can be found at: http://www.gace.nesinc.com/PDFs/GA_fld177_TD-Framework.pdf

Computer Skill Competency Preparation Materials including Sample Questions are located here: http://www.gace.nesinc.com/GA_PG_177_opener.asp

Please see: http://www.gace.nesinc.com/GA3_internet_based_testing.asp for other frequently asked questions.