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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’

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Administrative Support of ECE Program Administrators / Lead Teachers

This can be addressed, initially, through formal ‘Letters of Introduction’ Parent Partner Teacher/ Consultee ECE Program Administrator R&R Supervisor/ECE Administrator

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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

Components of a Formal Agreement for IECSE Services

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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)

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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

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