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If a paraprofessional has the Special Education Paraeducator Credential of Competency, does he/she still need to take the local assessment?

April 26, 2017assessment competency credential local paraeducator paraprofessional special education

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If a paraprofessional has the Special Education Paraeducator Credential of Competency, does he/she still need to take the local assessment?

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No. The current Pennsylvania Special Education Paraeducator Credential of Competency will satisfy the rigorous standard of quality requirement. A school entity may, however, require additional training of its staff that exceeds the Credential of Competency.