The Paraeducator Proficiency Exam was developed to meet compliance requirements for paraprofessionals pursuant to the Elementary and Secondary Act (ESEA). Title I paraprofessionals whose duties include instructional support must have:

High school diploma or the equivalent, and

1. Two years of study at an institute of higher education equivalent to 48 semester units;or
2. A. A. degree (or higher),or
3. California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST);or
4. Passage of a local assessment "Paraeducator Exam" demonstrating knowledge of, and the ability to, assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics.