Become a Paraprofessional

In order to become a paraprofessional, you must have paraprofessional certification from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). In order to obtain this certification, you must meet one of the following criteria:

1) Hold an Associate Degree or higher in any subject from GaPSC-accepted accredited institution.

OR
2) Have completed 2 years (60 semester hours) of college coursework above the remedial level at a GaPSC-accepted accredited institution with a grade of "C" or better.

OR
3) Hold a minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have passed the GACE Paraprofessional Assessment. 

If you choose to take the GACE Paraprofessional assessment:

The GACE Paraprofessional Assessment is offered through internet-based and online-proctoring assessment. For more information, please visit: https://www.gace.es.pearson.com/test/349

An online study guide for the GACE Paraprofessional assessment can be found here: https://www.gace.es.pearson.com/prepare/349