Meet our PAT Educators
Parents As Teachers (PAT) provides:
Home Visits
Screenings
Group Connections
Resources
If you are interested in learning more about our program, please contact us at (573) 590-8050.
As parent educators, we believe the parent is the child's first and most important teacher! Our job is to help partner with you as you prepare your child for school readiness and beyond. We provide personalized home visits approximately once a month, complete yearly developmental screenings, and offer group connections. We love building a relationship with our families and watching your child grow and learn! If you are interested in the program, please click the link below to complete the enrollment form. Upon completion, one of our parent educators will contact you within two business days. We look forward to working with you! *Please note, our program follows the Fulton School District calendar for scheduled holidays and breaks.*
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARENT EDUCATORS
Certification and/or a four-year degree in either Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Vocational Home Economics, Family and Consumer Sciences or Child Development and demonstrated ability in working with young children and their parents
A two-year associate degree or two-year certificate program in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Nursing and demonstrated ability in working with young children and their parents
Sixty semester hours or more of credit from an academic degree-granting institution which is contained within the United States Department of Education’s Directory of Post-Secondary Institutions and two years of successful experience in a program working with young children and their parents as approved by DESE
Five years of successful experience in a program working with young children and their parents as approved by DESE and a high school diploma or equivalent. Individuals that qualify for training under this specific criteria may be required to complete additional training at the discretion of DESE