2015 Arkansas Code
Title 6 - Education
Subtitle 2 - Elementary And Secondary Education Generally
Chapter 16 - Curriculum
Subchapter 6 - Postsecondary Preparatory Programs
§ 6-16-602 - Programs generally.

AR Code § 6-16-602 (2015) What's This?

(a) The postsecondary preparatory programs established under authority of this subchapter shall:

(1) Provide advice that will better prepare eligible students for entry-level postsecondary work in the areas of mathematics, English, and reading;

(2) Improve diagnostic efforts, counseling, placement, and instruction for eligible students;

(3) (A) Provide intensive remedial instruction to eligible students enrolled in the postsecondary preparatory program in one (1) or more of the following curriculum areas:

(i) Mathematics;

(ii) English; or

(iii) Reading.

(B) Each curriculum area shall consist of twenty-five (25) hours or more of instruction;

(4) (A) Use instructors with appropriate content knowledge and specialized training developed by the Department of Education for instructors of developmental education.

(B) A postsecondary preparatory program may use an instructor who does not hold an Arkansas teaching license if the nonlicensed instructor works together with an instructor who holds a current Arkansas teaching license;

(5) Effectively use college and career readiness assessments to monitor the progress of participants in the postsecondary preparatory program;

(6) Use innovative teaching and learning strategies that are designed to be effective with participants in the postsecondary preparatory program;

(7) Document evidence of its performance and the success of its participants; and

(8) Meet other requirements established by rule.

(b) A postsecondary preparatory program shall not receive funding under this subchapter unless the postsecondary preparatory program files an annual application with the Department of Education and the application is approved under ยง 6-16-601.

(c) A postsecondary preparatory program may be open for attendance:

(1) On one (1) or more days from Monday through Saturday; and

(2) During any hours that participants are not required to attend public school.

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