GACE Paraprofessional Exam

General Information

The Dalton State Testing Center is located in Sequoya Hall, Room 201.

The GACE Paraprofessional  assessment measures the skills and knowledge in reading, writing, and math possessed by prospective and practicing paraprofessionals. It also measures their ability to apply those skills and knowledge when assisting in classroom instruction.

The exam consists of 90 questions in reading, writing, and math. The exam is 2.5  hours in length.

The GACE Paraprofessional exam is taken by prospective and practicing paraprofessionals to demonstrate that they are knowledgeable in reading, writing, and math, and that they are capable of assisting in classroom instruction.

Paraprofessionals serving in an instructional capacity in the State of Georgia are required by law to:

Hold at least an associate of arts degree, or

Have completed two years of college coursework (60 semester hours), or

Demonstrate through a state or local academic assessment that they are knowledgeable in reading, writing, and math and are capable of assisting in classroom instruction.

Visit the GACE paraprofessional website for more information.

Please do not bring any items to the test except for a valid Government issued ID.

All personal belongings and electronic devices will be locked in a secure locker for the duration of the exam. No food or drinks are permitted in the testing lab.

Fees

Dalton State charges a $79.50 fee for the GACE Paraprofessional exam. This fee includes the cost of the exam and a proctoring fee.  Testing candidates will be prompted to pay this fee on the Dalton State exam registration page at the time of scheduling.

Preparation

Visit the Gace Paraprofessional website for exam preparation and study material. The Dalton State Testing Center does not offer any study material, information about exam content, or preparation tips for the GACE Paraprofessional exam.

Scheduling

The Dalton State Testing Center offers the GACE Paraprofessional exam during our most regular testing hours, by appointment only.

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, please do so ahead of your exam date. You will not be refunded the fees associated with the GACE Paraprofessional exam if you do not show up for your appointment or cancel.

To schedule an appointment online, CLICK HERE. Choose Other Proctored Exams > GACE Parapro.