What are the qualification requirements for Title I paraprofessionals?
(1) All Title I paraprofessionals must have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent. (2) Additionally, except as noted below, paraprofessionals hired after Jan. 8, 2002, and working in a program supported with Title I, Part A funds must have: • Completed two years of study (48 hours) at an institution of higher education; or • Obtained an associate’s (or higher) degree; or • Met a rigorous state or local standard of quality and demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to assist in the instruction of reading, writing and mathematics (or, as appropriate, reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness) through a formal state or local academic assessment. Paraprofessionals hired on or before Jan. 8, 2002, must have met this standard by the end of the 2005-06 school year. Paraprofessionals who only serve as translators or who only conduct parental involvement activities must have a secondary school diploma or its equivalent, but do not have to meet the additi
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