20.01 PAT Programs shall meet program criteria as outlined in PAT Program Implementation and Planning Guide.
20.02 All PAT Coordinators must attend the PAT Institute Training and obtain either a Parent Educator Certificate or an Administrator's Certificate.
20.03 Each program must have a certified Parent Educator, who may also serve as Coordinator.
20.04 PAT Parent Educators working on a part-time basis (20 hours per week) should serve 30 and not more than 40 children and their families.
20.05 PAT Programs shall operate on a twelve month, year-round basis. Families must be offered twelve personal visits and six parent group meetings.
20.06 PAT Programs shall follow the child eligibility requirements found in Section 4.
20.07 PAT programs may dually enroll children also participating in a center-based program under the guidelines of 19.06-19.07.
20.08 PAT Programs must coordinate services with HIPPY Programs where both exist in the same community to avoid duplication of services.
20.09 PAT Programs shall meet requirements as set forth in Sections 4-7 and 14-16.
Credits
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 005.24.1-20, AR ADC 005.24.1-20
