Critical Factors in Effectiveness of Consultation Process 

Time Demands (e.g. caseload, travel, planning time)

• • • Create released time (volunteer relief, university students, subs) Schedule meetings Establish consultation logs / information exchange (e.g. listserv) 

Administrative Support

• • Letters of Introduction ‘Contract’ 1

Factors that Affect Consultation Process continued…   Administrative Support of ECE Program Administrators / Lead Teachers This can be addressed, initially, through formal ‘Letters of Introduction’ 

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Partner Teacher/ Consultee ECE Program Administrator R&R Supervisor/ECE Administrator

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Components of a Formal Agreement for IECSE Services Formal Agreement should include:  Description of services including emphasis on consultation model   Name/contact information for immediate supervisor of R&R professional Name, credentials and experience of R&R Consultant 3

Components: Formal Agreement continued…    Relationship between R&R collaboration with ECE partner and addressing of child IEP requirements Anticipated frequency and duration of scheduled visits Interactive professional development ‘contact’ (R&R consultant & ECE personnel) 4

Components: Formal Agreement continued…    Need for meetings with ECE partner / ’consultee’ re: child progress Plans for communication with parents re: child progress Description of related responsibilities of R&R consultant  Sample - Services Agreement 5