Attestation Regarding Title I Paraprofessionals
School: ___________________________________ Principal: _______________________
1. I certify that every paraprofessional hired after January 8, 2002, and working in a program supported by Title I funds, unless he/she is exempted by law, has received a high school diploma or its equivalent and has met at least one of the following criteria pursuant to 20 USC 6319:
a. Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education
b. Obtained an associate's or higher degree
c. Met a rigorous standard of quality and demonstrated, through a locally determined academic assessment, knowledge of and the ability to assist in instructing either reading, writing and mathematics or reading readiness, writing readiness and mathematics readiness
2. All paraprofessionals working in a Title I program are performing duties consistent with 20 USC 6319.
Signature:___________________________________
Date:__________________________
Exhibit STANDARD SCHOOL DISTRICT
version: February 17, 2004 Bakersfield, California