Meeting Times

• Monday 9/14/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday 9/16/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Monday 9/21/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday 9/23/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Monday 9/28/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday 9/30/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Monday 10/5/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday 10/7/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday 10/14/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Monday 10/19/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday 10/21/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Monday 10/26/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday 10/28/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Monday 11/2/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday 11/4/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Monday 11/9/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday 11/11/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Monday 11/16/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday 11/18/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Monday 11/23/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday 11/25/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Monday 11/30/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday 12/2/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Monday 12/7/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday 12/9/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Monday 12/14/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• Wednesday 12/16/2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Description

ParaPathways Test Preparation Course with Paid Internship

Ready to earn your industry-recognized certification? This intensive course is designed to prepare you for the new ParaPathways (5757) test. Each week, you will dive into Mathematics on one night and Language Arts on the other, covering everything from algebraic thinking to reading comprehension and writing mechanics.

Our certified teachers provide hands-on practice, a comprehensive course textbook, and regular progress checks to ensure you are ready for test day. Gain the confidence and skills you need to excel in the classroom and advance your career! The ParaPathways Test will be given on the last night of class and is included with the cost of tuition.

This course also includes a PAID internship where you can earn back your tuition cost, save a little extra and receive "Hands-On" training.  Participants will be assigned to a school each Friday during the course and act as a substitute paraeducator under the guidance of a Branford Public Schools employee.  Participants will be paid the CT minimum wage rate.  A background check is required and is included in the course tuition.

ParaPathways Test Information:

**MUST HAVE HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED**

 Each test taker must present acceptable photo identification (ID). An acceptable ID must include the test taker’s name, photograph, and signature.   I.D. MUST BE VALID AND NOT EXPIRED.

Acceptable Primary ID Documents:

• Passport

• Passport Card (United States only—must be accompanied by valid supplemental ID

• Driver’s license

• State or Province ID card (including those issued by motor vehicle agencies)

• National ID card

 *You will need to know your social security number and email to begin the test*

 

ParaPathways Test Policies:

 

Retest Policy: 

Test takers can retake the test once as soon as they would like. If more than one retake is necessary, test takers must wait 7 days after their most recent attempt (not including the day of the test), and then, they can retake the test two more times. Continued retakes will follow the same pattern of a 7-day waiting period after two (2) attempts.

 

Breaks: 

There are no scheduled rest breaks during a standard test session. If a test taker must leave the testing room briefly during the test session to go to the rest room or take medication, the 2 1⁄2-hour limit will continue to count down. Test takers will not be allowed extra testing time for such an absence. When the test taker returns to the testing room, the session will continue to be available up to the 2 1/2-hour limit.

 

Prohibited Items:

While taking a test, test takers should have nothing on their desks but their scratch paper, photo identification and pencils. The use of any of the following items in the testing room is strictly prohibited:

• All phones, including cell phones, smart phones (e.g., BlackBerry®, Android®, or iPhone® devices, etc.), tablets, all watches, wearable technology and any electronic, recording, listening, or photographic devices are not permitted in the test center. Possession of or use of any of these devices will result in immediate dismissal from the test center, forfeiture of test fees, and cancellation of test scores. Test takers may also be banned from taking a future ETS test.

• All jewelry (including smart watches), except for wedding and engagement rings.

• Books or pamphlets

• Protractors

• Calculators (including calculator watches)

• Compasses

• Highlighter pens

• Mechanical pencils

• Any type of radio or music player with headphones

• Earplugs or earbuds

• Watch alarms (including those with flashing lights or alarm sounds)

• Rulers

• Dictionaries (including electronic)

• Translators

• Papers of any kind

• All jackets and outerwear

 

Test takers who are found with any of the electronic devices above (regardless of whether or not they appear to be in use) will be dismissed from the test center. Anyone found using testing aids during the administration (other than electronic devices) should be warned and, if the action continues, should be dismissed from the examination. Test takers with electronic devices will not be given a warning but instead will be dismissed immediately.

 

Test Time:

The allotted time for the test is approximately 2 ½-hours per session.  Please arrive on time, as once the test door closes, it will be locked for secure testing.

 

Official Score Reports

 

Official score reports will be mailed to Test Takers approximately 2-3 weeks from the date of their test administration.