1Becoming a Certified Paraprofessional
74Using Visual Aids and Learning Tools
2Understanding the Paraprofessional Role
75Providing Alternative Formats and Supports
3Core Responsibilities
76Technology and Tools in Education
4Working with Small Groups and Individual Students
77Educational Technology Basics
5Monitoring and Reinforcing Behavior Plans
78Common Classroom Tools
6Mastering Reading Instruction Support
79Learning Management Systems (LMS)
7Writing Instruction and Support: Mastering Math Support for Paraprofessionals
80Monitoring Appropriate Tech Use by Students
8Professional Conduct
81Digital Literacy for Paraprofessionals
9Confidentiality and Ethical Standards
82Managing Files, Email, and Shared Documents
10Working Within Your Scope of Practice
83Collaborating with Shared Documents
11Maintaining Positive School Relationships
84Using Assistive Technology for Special Education
12Reading and Comprehension Skills
85Supporting Students in Remote or Blended Learning
13Basic Reading Strategies
86Strategies for Supporting Students Effectively
14Identifying Main Ideas and Supporting Details
87Supporting Students with Special Needs Remotely
15Recognizing Text Structures
88Instructional Technology Strategies
16Practice-Focused Strategies for All Readers
89Creating Basic Digital Materials
17Vocabulary and Context Clues
90Foundations of Digital Material Creation
18Using Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes
91Software Tools for Digital Material Creation
19Inferring Word Meanings from Surrounding Text
92Helping Students Access and Submit Assignments
20Instructional Support in Reading: Helping Students Decode Unfamiliar Words
93Encouraging Safe and Responsible Internet Use
21Using Guided Reading and Fluency Practice: Supporting Comprehension Through Questioning
94Mental Model for Internet Safety: The “Three Cs”
22Writing and Language Skills
95Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
23Grammar and Sentence Structure
96Working Across Cultures
24Subject-Verb Agreement and Sentence Types
97Understanding Cultural Responsiveness
25Common Punctuation and Capitalization Rules
98Avoiding Stereotypes and Assumptions
26Identifying and Correcting Run-Ons and Fragments
99Communicating Effectively with Diverse Families
27Writing Process and Organization
100Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
28The Writing Process: Step by Step
101Working Across Cultures
29Paragraph Structure: From Topic Sentence to Conclusion
102Avoiding Stereotypes and Assumptions
30Writing for Different Purposes
103Communicating Effectively with Diverse Families
31Narrative Writing (Telling a Story)
104Building Confidence in Academic Language
32Supporting Student Writing
105What Is Academic Language?
33Using Graphic Organizers and Sentence Frames
106Building Confidence, Not Just Competence
34Sentence Frames: Guiding Structure and Expression: Encouraging Creativity and Clarity in Expression
107Addressing Challenges for English Learners (ELs)
35Mathematics Essentials
108Disability Awareness and Inclusion
36Number Operations
109Understanding Different Types of Disabilities
37Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division
110Promoting Inclusion in Classroom Activities
38Place Value and Number Sense
111Encouraging Peer Support and Understanding
39Understanding Fractions and Decimals
112Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
40Algebraic Thinking and Patterns
113Confidentiality and FERPA
41Recognizing Patterns and Relationships
114The Legal Backbone: What is FERPA?
42Using Variables and Simple Equations
115Safeguarding Student Information: Best Practices
43Solving Word Problems Logically
116Mandatory Reporting
44Supporting Students in Math
117Understanding the Role of a Mandated Reporter
45Using Manipulatives for Concrete Understanding
118Identifying Signs of Abuse or Neglect
46Explaining Step-by-Step Problem-Solving
119Ethical Dimensions of Mandatory Reporting
47Encouraging Math Talk and Reasoning
120Professionalism and Ethics
48Classroom Management and Behavior
121Reliability, Responsibility, and Respect for Student Dignity and Diversity
49Understanding Student Behavior
122Defining Student Dignity
50Factors Affecting Behavior
123Professional Ethics in Action: Daily Scenarios
51Recognizing Signs of Stress, Frustration, or Defiance
124Handling Conflicts or Concerns Respectfully
52Differentiating Between Defiance and Unmet Needs
125Resolving Tension with Integrity, Emotional Intelligence, and Constructive Communication
53Positive Behavior Strategies
126Practical Application: Common Conflict Scenarios
54Reinforcement and Praise Techniques
127Practice Test 1 – Foundational Skills: Detailed Answer Explanations, Question Types & Mistake Analysis
55Understanding Reinforcement
128Math Skills (51–75)
56Clear Expectations and Consistent Consequences
129Classroom Skills (76–100)
57Creating a Positive Learning Environment
130Performance Review
58Crisis and Conflict Support
1312. Charting Strengths and Gaps: Reading Skills
59Recognizing Crisis Behavior
132Practice Test 2 – Advanced Simulation
60Small Group and One-on-One Instruction
133Question 30:
61Managing Materials and Space for Small Groups
134Answer Key with Rationale
62Using Cues and Prompts for Student Engagement
135Skill-Specific Score Report: Domain-Specific Suggestions for Last-Minute Review
63Keeping Students Focused Without Over-Assisting
136Final Review and Test-Day Prep
64Adapting Materials and Instructions
137Flash Review: Must-Know Concepts: 50 High-Yield Facts and Terms
65What Can Be Adapted (And How)
138Test Day Readiness: What to Bring, What to Leave
66Supporting Instruction in the Classroom
139Post-Test Action Plan
67Working with Teachers
140Understanding Your Score and Retake Policy
68Understanding Lesson Plans and Classroom Routines
141Applying for Jobs and Updating Your Resume
69Communicating with Lead Teachers About Student Needs
142Conclusion
70What to Communicate — and How
143Your Future as a Paraprofessional
71Working with Special Education Plans (IEPs and 504s)
144You’re Ready to Make a Difference
72Adapting Materials and Instructions
145Start Strong in the Classroom
73Simplifying Directions for Language Learners
146Career Growth Beyond Certification