Hours and availability may change. Please note the following information:
General Information:
- Scheduling for Math Placement testing is no longer required. Placement testing is available:
- In Person: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8 am – 5 pm, Wednesday’s 8 am – 8 pm in Main 128. Walk-ins are welcome.
- Remote via Zoom: Monday – Thursday 9am – 4pm and Friday 10am - 2pm. Join our Testing Zoom anytime to test.
- If you prefer to schedule ahead of time you can do so at: https://www.registerblast.com/lowercolumbia
- Scheduling is still required for all other non-placement testing.
- Masks are now optional.
Ways to reach us during this time:
- Email: testing@lowercolumbia.edu
- Phone: (360) 442-2360. Leave a message and we’ll try to contact you as soon as possible
- Virtual Help Center:
Campus Hours
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The ParaPro 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. It was designed to satisfy the requirements of the federally legislated No Child Left Behind Act.
Learn more about the ParaPro Assessment.
How to Schedule your Test
ParaPro Assessment available on a scheduled basis Monday - Thursday, from 10 am to
5 pm.
Schedule online through our online scheduling system. Online scheduling provided by RegisterBlast.
Costs and Fees
ParaPro Assessment: $85.
This covers two fees:
- Fee to purchase an individual ParaPro exam: $55
- Test proctoring fee: $30.
Length of Exam
Test takers have 2-1/2 hours to complete 90 multiple-choice questions in reading, writing and math..
If you prefer to schedule your test by telephone please call us. Our contact information is listed at the bottom of the page.
How to Prepare
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