California Instructional Aide Proficiency Assessment
California Instructional Aide Proficiency Assessment
An assessment designed to measure the foundational academic and instructional skills needed to effectively support students in a K–12 school setting.
About this Assessment
Description
The California Instructional Aide Proficiency Assessment (CIAPA) is designed to fulfill the California Department of Education’s Title I and Non-Title I paraprofessional requirement of passing a local assessment of knowledge and skills in assisting with instruction. Candidates are given up to four hours to complete the assessment, which evaluates proficiency in reading, mathematics, writing, and instructional knowledge and application.
LEA Approval
Important: Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) determine which assessments they approve for meeting their local paraprofessional requirements. Before registering for or completing the CIAPA, applicants should confirm with their employing or prospective LEA that the CIAPA is locally approved and will satisfy the applicable Title I or Non-Title I instructional aide requirement.
Learn more about the CDE paraprofessional requirements
Learn more about the CDE paraprofessional requirements