ParaEducator Credential
Paraprofessionals must meet one of the following requirements in order to be considered highly qualified in the state of Minnesota:
- At least two years of college credits (usually 60 credits if earned in Minnesota) through an accredited institution of higher education; or
- An associate’s degree or higher; or
- A passing score on an approved, formal assessment (see below) demonstrating the knowledge and ability to assist with instruction in reading/language arts, writing, mathematics or readiness for each.
- The Paraeducator assessments require in Minnesota passing scores of 65% for the Instructional Support test and 70% for the Knowledge and Application test.
- The ParaPro assessment requires a combined Minnesota passing score of 460.
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